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  Florida’s spring turkey season opens Saturday, March 2– April 7 on private lands south of State Road 70, making it one of the first spring turkey hunting opportunities in the country. North of State Road 70 the season runs March 16 – April 21. Youth turkey hunting weekend, Feb. 23 and 24. The spring season bag limit on WMA's is 2. On private lands... READ MORE

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  A small town in Russia declared a state of emergency over last weekend after a mass polar bear invasion left residents afraid to leave their homes. Polar bears are massive in size, and notorious for their aggressive behavior. Adult male polar bears can weigh between 772–1,543 pounds and stand nearly 10-feet-tall! The only other bear that comes close to measuring up is the Kodiak bear. This problem began... READ MORE

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  Washington hunters must purchase and submit their 2019 spring black bear special hunt applications by midnight on Feb. 28. Hunts will occur in specific areas of western and eastern Washington. Hunters who submit their applications are entered into a drawing in mid-March for 272 permits in western Washington and 509 permits for hunts east of the Cascade Range. The WDFW will notify winners no later than... READ MORE 

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Anyone hoping to submit a catch to the Michigan DNR’s Master Angler program – which each year recognizes the largest fish of several dozen species – will want to pay close attention to the 2019 application. A few new rules have been added to the program for 2019, including... READ MORE

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  For those hunters interested in applying for Montana elk or deer permits for the 2019 season a critical deadline is approaching, March 15. Resident hunters need a 2019 conservation, elk or deer license, and base hunting license to apply for a special elk or deer permit. Everything else needed to apply is in the application and information packet. Archery hunters must have purchased a... READ MORE

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  If you are a true novice hunter under 18 and want to learn how to hunt turkey the correct way, Colorado Parks and Wildlife encourages you to apply for a chance at a pair of mentored turkey hunts on private lands in Colorado's Northwest Region this spring. Prospective hunters must submit their application for either hunt by April 1, 2019. The first hunt is in Meeker, April  12-14, the second in Craig, May 3-5. All youth are encouraged to apply. CPW will select a total of 13 hunters;  six for ... READ MORE

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer in Crow Wing County. This test result marks the first time in Minnesota the fatal neurological disease has been found in a wild deer outside of the southeastern part of the state. As a result of these discoveries, the DNR is planning additional disease response actions, and... READ MORE 

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  Oklahoma Youth turkey hunters have a special opportunity to apply for one 2019 turkey hunt that will take place on private land. Applications must be submitted by Feb 24. Hunt will take place at Love and Carter Counties: Sunday, March 31, 2019 (mandatory orientation Saturday, March 30, 2019). This year, 20 hunters will be selected to participate in this private lands youth turkey hunt. To be eligible, youths must... READ MORE 

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In partnership with The Conservation Fund, the South Carolina SCDNR recently acquired 1,757 acres near Cleveland in northern Greenville County. The land, referred to as Tall Pines, includes about a mile of South Saluda River frontage and will be used to enhance fish and wildlife habitat and provide ... READ MORE

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  The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is now accepting public comment on proposed changes to hunting regulations for 2019-2020. The proposed changes include implementation and expansion of white-tailed deer doe days, an experimental mule deer antler restriction in Lynn County, a clarification on turkey harvest requirements, and season dates and bag limits for migratory game birds. In addition... READ MORE

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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is now accepting public comment on proposed changes to saltwater fishing regulations for 2019-2020. These changes are intended to streamline regulations for the entire Texas coast for spotted seatrout and modified regulations for certain species to be in line with federal rules to reduce confusion among anglers for sharks and cobia. In addition... READ MORE

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  The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is now accepting public comment on proposed changes to freshwater fishing regulations for 2019-2020. The proposed changes include modifications to the length limits and harvest regulations for largemouth bass, Alabama bass and alligator gar in certain areas. The proposed changes to alligator gar regulations also include a statewide nighttime prohibition on bow fishing and... READ MORE

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  The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), in cooperation with a number of partners and co-sponsors, announced its schedule of wingshooting clinics to be held at sites throughout Illinois from March through mid-November.  Wingshooting clinics are intended to provide instruction and improve the shooting skills of beginning shooting students as well as experienced hunters. The wingshoooting cinics are... READ MORE 

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The Louisiana (LDWF) and the LWFF are teaming up to present two Women’s Fishing 101 Workshops this spring. The workshops are open to women over the age of 18 who are looking to learn about fishing and utilizing Louisiana’s aquatic resources. Please remember that each Women’s Fishing Workshop will be limited to 30 participants per date. Participants may only attend one workshop. In addition... READ MORE

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