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Entries for August 2018
Sixth Time’s the Charm
By Ken Piper
Goza comes from elimination bracket to claim 2018 Top Bow title. The more things change, the more they stay the same, and that was certainly true of the 2018 Buckmasters Top Bow Indoor World Championship archery tournament that wrapped up the Buckmasters Expo in Montgomery, Ala., on Sunday. A completely revamped double-elimination format added even... READ MORE
Mentored deer hunt available to first time youth hunters
By South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
Ten first-time deer hunters will be able to participate in a mentored youth deer hunt Sept. 22-23 at the Snake Den Lodge in Presho The Lyman and Jones County Pheasants Forever chapters in partnership with Game, Fish and Parks are offering a free event to first-time youth deer hunters between the ages of 10 and 15. The youth hunters must be accompan... READ MORE
Private property deer archery applications close Aug. 24
By Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Applications are now being accepted for archery deer hunting on private land in October through the Illinois Recreational Access Program (IRAP). The application deadline is Aug. 24. Hunters can choose one of two time periods to hunt, Oct. 1-15 or Oct. 16-31. The program has more than 18,500 acres of private land leased for public access, with more ... READ MORE
Strict guidelines for deer, elk harvested out-of-state
By South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Parts of elk and deer that contain brain or nervous system tissue and were harvested in states where chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been confirmed cannot be legally imported into South Carolina. South Carolinians planning out-of-state trips to hunt big game this fall should be aware of restrictions on importing deer and elk parts into the Palmet... READ MORE
Antlerless deer licenses applications due Aug. 15
By Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Michigan’s antlerless deer license application period runs through Aug. 15. Some areas of the state have a limited number of antlerless deer license applications available, making applying for some deer management units important for some hunters. Hunters are also advised to be prepared because private-land applications require a landowner ph... READ MORE
Deer licenses available now, Sept. 6 deadline for antlerless permits
By Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Additional deer hunting opportunities will be available this fall as deer numbers continue to rebound, and many areas have populations at or above goal levels. There are also more deer permit areas where hunters can use bonus permits to harvest more than one deer, and fewer areas where hunters need to apply in a lottery to shoot an antlerless deer.... READ MORE
Deer, turkey permit applications due
By Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Illinois Firearm Deer Permits applications will be accepted until Aug. 17 for the third lottery drawing for 2018 Illinois firearm and muzzleloader deer permits. For additional details, check the IDNR website. Resident Archery combination and antlerless-only archery deer permits will be available over-the-counter from DNR direct license and permit ... READ MORE
New early-season opportunities available to youth deer hunters
By South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
New Special pre-season Youth Days established in 2018 by the South Carolina General Assembly will provide youth hunters 17 years old and younger the opportunity to harvest a white-tailed deer the Saturday before the start of the regular season in each game zone in South Carolina. This special opportunity is for youth 17 years old and younger, and ... READ MORE
Yamaha Grants and Scholarships
By Yamaha Motor Corp., USA
Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Awards $120,000. KENNESAW, Ga., August 1, 2018 – Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, today announces the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI) awarded more than $120,000 in funds and equipment to eight grant and scholarship recipients from applications submitted in the fourth quarter of 2017 and first quarter of 2018. T... READ MORE