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Entries for August 2017
Federal Launches a New Line of Dual-Purpose Train + Protect Versatile HP Ammunition
By Federal Premium
Federal Ammunition is pleased to announce its launch of Train + Protect, a new line of handgun loads designed for both practice and personal protection. The competitively priced ammunition features Federal’s versatile hollow-point (VHP) bullet and is available in three popular handgun cartridges and weight options. Shipments of this new ammun... READ MORE
Federal Premium Adds 6.5 Creedmoor to Trophy Copper Line
By Federal Premium
Federal Premium Ammunition is pleased to announce it has added a 120-grain 6.5 Creedmoor offering to its popular Trophy Copper lineup. The load combines the hottest cartridge in shooting with the proven Trophy Copper bullet to create one of the most effective hunting loads available. Shipments of this new ammunition are being delivered to dealers. ... READ MORE
180,000+ deer tags are in the mail
By South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Deer tags have been printed and are now arriving in resident and nonresident hunters’ mailboxes.
With more than 180,000 sets of tags being mailed and, because of production limits, only a portion of the tags will be mailed each day.
Some hunters, including nonresident hunters, have already received their gags, while others may not r... READ MORE
Hunting licenses are now available for 2017-18
By New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation
Hunting Licenses and permits are now available for purchase at any DEC license issuing agent, by telephone at (866) 933-2257, or online.
Hunting and trapping licenses are valid for one year beginning September 1, 2017.
This year hunters are asked to provide an email address when purchasing their licenses.
It will allow the Department a means to... READ MORE
Black bear lottery now open; apply by August 31
By Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Applications for the 2017 black bear lottery are open to hunters through August 31.
Successful applicants will receive a permit valid for the October 23 to 26 hunting season in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett and Washington counties.
The department will issue 750 hunting permits that can be used anywhere within the zone, which includes all of those ... READ MORE
Fall turkey permits available beginning Aug. 14
By Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Hunters can begin purchasing fall turkey permits Aug. 14 at 1 p.m.
Permits are available at Game and Parks Commission permitting offices and online.
A fall turkey permit is valid statewide and allows a hunter to harvest two turkeys of either sex with a shotgun or archery equipment. Each hunter may have up to two permits. There is no minimum age ... READ MORE