Have a Safe and Happy Veterans Day Posted on: 11/08/19 "As we express our gratitude to the brave men and women who serve our country, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them" (By: John Fitzgerald Kennedy). Backcountry Press hopes everyone has a great holiday. News will resume Tuesday November 12th.

Hunters: Venison Needed to Help Families in Need This Fall Posted on: 11/08/19 With hunting season in full swing, hunters from across the nation are walking the woods & fields. Each year, hunters, meat processors, and food pantries help the families in need all over the country. The generosity of hunters has been incredible and the need for venison is great so... Read More

Letter From TBC Press - Thank You Hunters Posted on: 11/08/19 With hunting season in getting into full swing, hunters from across the nation are walking the woods & fields. It’s not just the meat, however, that these hunters are bringing in. Hunters are not just contributors to wildlife management or meals for individual families, but also to local small businesses who experiences a major uptake during this season... Read More

Indiana 2019 Deer Firearms Season Opens Nov 16 Posted on: 11/08/19 Indiana deer firearms season runs from Nov. 16 to Dec. 1. The deer firearms license allows one deer to be taken with that license, and it must be a buck. If you want to take a doe with a firearm during the firearms season, a bonus antlerless license, resident youth combo hunt/trap license, deer license bundle, or lifetime license is required. The doe counts toward... Read More

Indiana 2019 Hunting Seasons Opening in November Posted on: 11/08/19 Indiana hunters will have more opportunities as several hunting seasons open starting Nov 1st: Deer Firearms: Nov. 16 – Dec. 1 - Dove: Nov. 1 – 17 - Pheasant (Cock only): Nov. 1 – Dec.15 - Quail: (north of Interstate 74): Nov. 1 – Dec. 15 - (south of Interstate 74): Nov. 1 – Jan. 10, 2020. Ducks: Central Zone: Nov. 23 – Jan. 12, 2020 - South Zone... Read More

Minnesota Anglers Allowed One Walleye from Mille Lacs Lake Starting Dec 1 Posted on: 11/08/19 Winter anglers on Mille Lacs Lake will enjoy a walleye harvest this winter for the fourth season in a row, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Similar to last season, anglers will be allowed to keep walleye on Mille Lacs starting Sunday, Dec. 1, with a limit of one walleye between 21-23 inches, or one fish over 28 inches. We expect... Read More

Wisconsin 2019 Ruffed Grouse Season Shortened in Zone A Posted on: 11/08/19 An emergency rule will move the Wisconsin season closing date for ruffed grouse hunting in Zone A from Jan. 31, 2020 to Jan. 5, 2020. The rule will go into effect on Friday, Nov. 8. The ruffed grouse season opened Sept. 14 in Zone A. The emergency rule does not impact season dates for Zone B, which runs from Oct. 19 to Dec. 8. Bag limits remain at five birds in Zone A and three birds in... Read More