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NY Hunting, trapping licenses now on sale
By New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Hunting and trapping licenses and Deer Management Permits for the 2021-2022 seasons are now on sale. This year there are expanded hunting seasons and opportunities for youth ages 12 and 13 to hunt deer with a firearm or crossbow in upstate counties that have passed a local low and opted in to participate. Licenses and permits can be purchased onlin... READ MORE
223 invasive pythons removed during Python Challenge
By Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
The 2021 Florida Python Challenge yielded unprecedented results with participants removing 223 invasive Burmese pythons from south Florida. More than 600 people participated in the 10-day competition, designed to increase awareness about invasive species and the threats they pose to Florida’s ecology. Charles Dachton won the $10,000 Ultimate... READ MORE
Deadline Sept. 1 for hunters with disabilities fall gun hunt
By Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Eligible disabled hunters hoping to participate in the 2021 gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities need to contact a hunt sponsor to sign up before Sept. 1. Nearly 90 sponsors have enrolled thousands of acres of land across the state for this year's hunt taking place Oct. 2-10, 2021. To participate in the 2021 hunt, hunters should contact... READ MORE
Volunteers needed for state park management hunts
By Indiana Department of Natural Resources
The DNR Division of State Parks is seeking volunteer hunters to participate in deer management hunts at 17 locations this fall. Management hunts are carried out exclusively to achieve an ecological objective — to ensure balanced and healthy natural communities for plants and wildlife within park boundaries. Properties where hunting will be ... READ MORE
Low water levels lead to fishing limit increases
By Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
In anticipation of continued low water levels due to extreme drought conditions across the state, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has issued more emergency changes to Utah's fishing regulations. The changes will allow anglers to catch and keep more fish at some additional waterbodies around the state. Drought impacts fish by reducing t... READ MORE
Fall turkey permits available starting Aug. 9
By Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Hunters can begin purchasing 2021 Nebraska fall turkey permits Aug. 9 at 1 p.m. Central time. 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 requirement for youth. The fall turkey season is Sept. 15... READ MORE
2021-22 Hunting Guidebook now available online
By Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Hunters can familiarize themselves with a digital copy this year’s season dates and regulations while the printed version of the 2021-22 Hunting Guidebook is being produced for distribution in August. One thing most hunters familiar with the guidebook may notice is the notoriously short “New This Year” section that graces Page 4.... READ MORE
Antlerless deer permit deadline is August 4
By Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife
Muzzleloader season antlerless deer permit applications are available on online until August 4. There will be no paper applications this year. The muzzleloader seasons on October 28-31 and December 4-12 will have antlerless permits available for 19 of Vermont’s 21 Wildlife Management Units. A lottery drawing of the permit recipients will be ... READ MORE
Mentored hunts help youth build outdoor skills
By Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Help for Florida hunters who have neighbors or friends who would like to take their child or grandchild hunting is as close as the Youth Hunting Program, which offers mentored hunts for youth between 12 and 17 years of age.Mentored hunts are great way for a young person to experience hunting, learn about conservation and build new outdoor skills. S... READ MORE
New program connects hunters with landowners
By Ohio Department of Natural Resources
The Division of Wildlife has launched a new incentive program that provides a path for Ohio hunters to access participating landowner properties during the hunting season. Enrollment for the Ohio Landowner and Hunter Access Partnership program is now underway. Once enrolled, participating landowners receive annual payments ranging from $2 to $30 pe... READ MORE