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Deer hunting permits drawn, recipients notified
By Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
The much-anticipated drawing for permits to hunt white-tailed deer on some of the most popular wildlife management areas in Arkansas is complete, and email notifications for all permit holders were distributed August 3 to inform applicants of their status.
The draws for youth hunts and archery hunts were completed early in the day, and muzzleloade... READ MORE
Sept. 7 deadline for antlerless permits; deer numbers rise
By Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Additional deer hunting opportunities will be available this fall, following a series of mild winters and conservative hunting regulations, now resulting in rebounding deer populations across Minnesota.
“Deer populations have responded well to favorable winter weather and our efforts to rebuild deer numbers, and we have been able to expand h... READ MORE
Landowners join forces with MDC to eliminate feral hogs
By Missouri Department of Conservation
When Ken Hobbs bought his 362 acres in Reynolds County, it was pristine and he planned to farm cattle and goats on the land. Then feral hogs moved in.
Feral hogs are an aggressive invasive species. Their violent nature, rooting habits and known diseases pose a threat to wildlife, farm crops and the balance of nature. So far in 2017, the Dep... READ MORE
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
Big Game Super Raffle nets record $673,600 for wildlife
By Arizona Game and Fish Department
When winners of the 12th annual Arizona Big Game Super Raffle were announced headquarters in Phoenix July 20, prizes included 10 Special Big Game Tags, one for each of the state’s big game species – bighorn sheep, elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, pronghorn, bison, turkey, bear, javelina and mountain lion.
In the 12-year history of t... READ MORE