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Bowhunters can enroll to monitor deer, wildlife by Aug. 31
By New York Department of Environmental Conservation
Last year, the 3,805 bowhunters who participated in the Bowhunter Sighting Log provided valuable data to aid biologists with long-term monitoring of deer and other wildlife populations.
Participants logged 186,110 hours afield and recorded seeing 120,067 deer, 47,772 turkeys, 2,698 ruffed grouse, 2,232 coyotes, 1,376 red fox, 1,323 raccoons, 446 f... READ MORE
Turn In Poachers Program pays off
By South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
As summer comes to an end and hunting seasons ramp-up, Game, Fish and Parks is asking citizens to call the Turn In Poachers (TIPs) hotline if they observe illegal hunting, fishing or trapping activity.
“During the annual reporting period from July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017, the TIPs program resulted in 364 investigations leading to 227 ... READ MORE
Federal Premium Introduces Edge TLR All-Range Hunting Ammunition
By Federal Premium
Federal Premium Ammunition is pleased to announce Edge TLR. The full line of rifle ammunition combines the features of top match bullet designs with the industry’s best bonding technology. The result is match accuracy and reliable expansion at extreme long range, with high weight retention, deep penetration and lethal terminal performance at ... READ MORE
Savage Arms Introduces Model 10 GRS in 6mm Creedmoor
By Savage Arms
Savage Arms is pleased to offer serious long-range shooters a new secret weapon with the Savage Model 10 GRS in 6mm Creedmoor. The rifle delivers exceptional accuracy and performance whether you’re engaged in top-level competition or simply trying to beat your personal best. Shipments of these firearms are currently being delivered to dealers... READ MORE
Proposal to expand hunting, fishing at wildlife refuges
By U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
On August 9, Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke proposed to open or expand hunting and fishing opportunities at 10 national wildlife refuges.
If finalized, it would bring the number of refuges where the public may hunt up to 373, and up to 312 where fishing would be permitted.
The USFWS is seeking comments from the public for 30 days regarding... READ MORE
Special hunts expand deer hunting opportunities
By Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Deadlines are approaching for hunters to sign up for the chance to participate in special archery, firearm and youth deer hunts.
“Special hunts allow for management of local deer populations in places that aren’t usually open to hunting, and they offer additional quality hunting experiences,” according to Adam Murkowski, big game... READ MORE
HHH processors to accept deer donations Sept. 1
By Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Hunters may begin donating deer to the Hunters Helping the Hungry (HHH) program September 1. Three additional processors will accept deer for the program starting November 11.
Hunters pay no processing costs for deer accepted by processors for the donation-driven program.
The HHH program is funded solely by tax-deductible contributions. Ground ve... READ MORE
New regulation for bear hunting; season starts Sept. 1
By Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
Vermont’s bear hunting season starts September 1, and hunters can improve their chances if they scout ahead of time to find fall foods such as wild apples, beechnuts, acorns, and berries -- where bears will be feeding.
This year, hunters are reminded a new regulation now requires them to submit a bear tooth so wildlife managers can collect i... READ MORE
Wild game processors now need free DNR permit
By Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Commercial game processors must immediately register with the Department of Natural Resources. The free registration is part of a larger set of deer management regulations related to hunting licenses, chronic wasting disease response measures, urban conflict and other issues.
“This free permit is to determine how many game processors are in... READ MORE
Firearm deer permits accepted until August 18
By Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Firearm deer permits applications will be accepted until August 18 for the third lottery drawing for 2017 Illinois firearm and muzzleloader deer permits. For details, check here.
Resident archery combination and antlerless-only archery deer permits are available over-the-counter from DNR direct license and permit vendors. Locate a vendor by ... READ MORE