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Entries for June 2008
The Spirit Buck
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By Cliff Schwie
-- I would like to share a little history with you before I begin the story. My wife, Rene,, and brother-in-law, Cary, and I have been bowhunting together for many years, trying to get the ultimate "Big Buck." About 3 years...
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Louisiana Governor Increases Hunting Opportunities
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From Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
-- The Louisiana legislature passed and Gov. Bobby Jindal has signed two hunting-related acts into law during the 2008 session that authorize the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission to chan...
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Fine Tuning Your Bow Setup
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By Tracy Breen
-- If you are a bowhunter, you probably have a bow, a sight, a rest, and a pile of arrows that you have come to trust like an old friend. As the saying goes, if it isn't broken, don't fix it. When we find a setup that seems to work ...
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Unknown Treasure
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By Dan Kibler
-- David Deck is a hunter, but he never goes into the woods. His scouting trips involve poring over the classified section of the newspaper in his hometown of Roanoke, Va., looking for signs that will lead him to the right place.
When...
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Kansas Offers Special Hunts for 2008 Seasons
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From Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
-- Each year, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) offers a number of special hunts on KDWP land. Hunters looking for a high-quality hunting experience are encouraged to apply for these spec...
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Better Late Than Never
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By Jon Bryan
-- Having retired to my ranch in Goldthwaite, Texas, the previous May, I was looking forward to, and planning on a "bang-up" deer season. However, as Robert Burns, the Scottish poet said, "Sometimes our plans falter and g...
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Vermont Offers "Ladies Only" Hunter Education Course
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From Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department
-- Women are demonstrating every day that they are increasingly aware of the many outdoor opportunities Vermont has to offer. With increasing awareness, comes increasing demand for exposure and training.&nbs...
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The Newborn Fawn
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Text & Photos by Tommy Kirkland
-- The days are warm and vegetation is lush again. Walking the edge, you unexpectedly notice a familiar pattern contrasting amid the green grasses - the tiny white spots of a young white-tailed fawn...
Each year ...
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Danner Lets Customers Place Customized Boot Orders
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From Danner, Inc.
-- Danner, Inc., a subsidiary of LaCrosse Footwear, Inc., a leading provider of branded work and outdoor footwear for expert users, today announced the launch of its new "myDanner" custom footwear program.
Customers hav...
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Vermont Antlerless Deer Hunt Applications Available Online
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From Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department
-- Vermont's antlerless deer hunting lottery applications for the muzzleloader season are now available on the Fish & Wildlife Department's website and at license agents statewide. The permits are only f...
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A Hunter's Soul
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By Chris Guernsey
-- I would like to begin by commenting that I have hunted since I was 7 years old, pretty much my whole life. It started with my dad and me going into the woods for deer or out into a flooded field or ponds for d...
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Lord, Just One More Drop
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By Chuck Crowe
-- My plan was to hunt Saturday evening during Michigan's muzzleloader season. The weather forecast was calling for snow by late afternoon turning to heavy snow through the night. I had high hopes the evening would be eventful. My wif...
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"The Buckmaster" Talks Hunting
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Listen to Jackie Bushman talk hunting with Big Red and Gundy, hosts of the radio show "The Big Wild." During this recent interview, Jackie reveals how he started Buckmasters and passes along a few hunting tips.
Click here to listen ...
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Minnesota Offers Women's Outdoor Skills Class Sept. 12-14
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From Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
-- Women who want to experience archery, fishing and other outdoor activities are invited to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) Becoming An Outdoors Woman (BOW) fall workshop Sept. 12-...
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Cat and Mouse
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By Mike Handley
-- Tracking the buck was simple enough. Even without an easy trail, Bob Spaccarelli might have heard the splashing and followed the nose to the beaver pond. Only the springtime acrobatics of spawning carp could create that much commo...
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Climate Change Report for Hunters and Anglers Now Available
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From Wildlife Management Institute
-- A new report outlining the potential impacts of climate change on North America's fish and game species has been released by a joint cooperation of nine conservation organizations.
Funded by the Bipartisan Pol...
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Minnesota DNR Releases 2008 Deer Season Changes
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From Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
-- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is making major changes to simplify deer seasons and licensing for this fall, according to Lou Cornicelli, DNR big game program coordinator.
The c...
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