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WV acquires new land for elk reintroduction
By West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
As part of its new elk reintroduction plan for southern West Virginia, 9,000 acres in Logan and McDowell counties will become a major part of the new elk zone. In McDowell County, 4,500 acres will adjoin the existing Tug Fork Wildlife Management area, which already covers 2,266 acres between the communities of Iaeger and Welch. Additionally, 4,300 ... READ MORE
Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative
By Yamaha Motor U.S.A.
Announces Second Quarter GRANT Awards.
Kennesaw, Ga. – Sept. 15, 2015 – Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, today announced the second quarter 2015 GRANT (Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nation’s Trails) recipients from the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative. Nearly $60,000 was contributed this quarter to eight projects supporting the ... READ MORE
DOJ awards $2.4 million grant
By National Shooting Sports Foundation
The National Shooting Sports Foundation has been awarded a two-year, $2.4 million grant by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Funds will go toward providing firearm safety education messaging and free gun locks through NSSF’s Project ChildSafe program to communities throughout the country, to encourage responsible firearm storage and help reduc... READ MORE
Ohio archery season opens Sept. 26
By Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Hunters will have their first opportunity to pursue white-tailed deer in Ohio when archery season opens on Saturday, Sept. 26. Deer hunters should be aware of certain changes when purchasing permits before heading into the field this year, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).
Ohio’s 2015-2016 deer seasons include:
&... READ MORE
Deer breeder movement standards plan finalized
By Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
A new plan in Texas provides a framework to address chronic wasting disease management and industry needs.
Texas deer breeders will be able to resume animal movements under a plan finalized August 11 by staff of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC).
The Breeder Deer Movement Qualification St... READ MORE
Explore Bowhunting program in Louisiana
By Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Agriculture teachers in Louisiana can now provide the platform to teach Explore Bowhunting in Louisiana schools, following instructor training sessions for 18 teachers in late July at Cypress Bend Park near Many, La.
Most agriculture teachers are outdoor enthusiasts and already certified to teach hunter education.
Developed by the Archery Trade A... READ MORE
No limit on Utah archery elk permits
By Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Hunters who have not obtained an archery big game hunting permit yet still have a chance to hunt in Utah this fall.
Permits for Utah's general archery elk hunt are not limited in number. Hunters can get one anytime between now and the end of the extended archery elk hunt on Dec. 15, 2015. Permits are available to participate in Utah’s genera... READ MORE
Look through flames to improve wildlife habitat
By David Rainer
Fire is your friend if you’re managing land for a variety of reasons, especially for wildlife habitat, according to Andy Baril of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES). Controlled fire, that is. Baril, a regional extension agent in ACES’ Forestry, Wildlife and Natural Resources Division, was at the Buckmasters 2015 Expo in Mon... READ MORE
Hunters advised to avoid Colorado 9
By Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Colorado Parks and Wildlife advises all hunters planning to travel on State Highway 9 this fall that now is the time to plan an alternate route, anticipate extended delays and get alternate route information because of a major road construction project.
State Highway 9 is one of the main routes from Interstate 70 to prime hunting areas in Col... READ MORE
Louisiana youth lottery deer hunt applications
By Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
Youth deer hunters who wish to apply for the youth lottery hunts on state wildlife management areas during the 2015-16 season can do so now through Sept. 4.
Applications are being taken for the Buckhorn, Dewey W. Wills, Floy Ward McElroy, Richard K. Yancey and Sherburne Wildlife Management Areas. Additionally the Coastal and Non-Game Resources Div... READ MORE