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  Rhode Island archery deer hunting on Block Island (Zone 4) Through Feb 22. Written permission from a landowner must be obtained before hunting on private land and presented to and countersigned by the Block Island Chief of Police. All deer taken must be reported to DEM within 24 hours using the harvest reporting website or be reported to an Environmental Police Officer.  Hunting dates are... READ MORE   

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The season for Rhode Island pheasant, cottontail rabbit, gray squirrel, bobwhite quail, red and gray fox opened in October and runs throught Thursday, February 28, 2019. A Gamebird Permit is Required to hunt ring-neck pheasant and bobwhite quail. The daily limit for pheasant is two (2) either sex birds and the daily bag limit for quail is... READ MORE  

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  A popular hunt in the middle Tennessee area is the annual Lawrence County Youth Squirrel Hunt, which will be held on February 16, 2019 at the Gum Springs Missionary Baptist Church in Lawrenceburg. A complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided by volunteers. Hunters must register prior to the day of the hunt. Those attending are to have passed a Hunter Education class and... READ MORE

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The Washington State traditional 10-day brant season in Pacific County will open Jan. 12. The traditional 10-day brant season in Pacific County will open Jan. 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26 and 27. However, The WDFW announced a restricted, three-day hunting season for brant geese in Skagit County, while continuing hunts in three other counties where brant counts have been stable. This year's brant season in Skagit County will occur on... READ MORE 

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One of Michigan’s most anticipated angling opportunities – the annual lake sturgeon fishing season on Black Lake in Cheboygan County – will start at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2. The 2019 total season limit on Black Lake is seven lake sturgeon. To reduce the chance of exceeding that limit, officials will close the season if one of two scenarios occurs... READ MORE

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  Sure, you’ll pop a bufflehead from your puddle duck spread on occasion. But dedicated diver hunting means swarms of bluebills, redheads, canvasbacks, and goldeneyes decoying just off the gun barrel. It takes place on big water and is at its best when the weather is cold and dangerous. But a hot shoot can make mallard snobs trade Texas rigs for longlines. Here’s your crash course... READ MORE

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Big game hunters in West Virginia will have the opportunity to take part in the state’s first Mountaineer Heritage Season this week, which runs Thursday through Sunday, Jan. 10-13. During the four-day season, hunters may take a deer or a bear using only primitive weapons. This new season is a great opportunity to hunt in January and test your hunting skills, said Division of Natural Resources Director Stephen McDaniel. We are calling it the Mountaineer Heritage Season because... READ MORE

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  A total of 244,968 authorizations were available for Wisconsin spring 2019 turkey season. Bonus harvest authorizations that were not issued in the drawing will be available for purchase beginning March 18. Hunters are encouraged to check the turkey management zone map and the bonus harvest authorization availability page to see if harvest authorizations are available for the period and zone in which they wish to hunt. The scheduled sales dates for the 2019 spring turkey harvest authorizations are... READ MORE

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Wyoming 2019 Big game hunt applications opened on Jan. 2. All applications must be submitted online. Residents and non-residents can apply for elk, antelope, deer, spring turkey, bighorn sheep, moose and mountain goat. The first deadline is Jan. 31 for nonresident elk and resident and nonresident spring turkey. For full details... READ MORE

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  Diehard outdoor enthusiasts often have a love/hate relationship with cotton. While it has many uses, winter clothing shouldn’t be among them. This is due to the fact that cotton holds moisture much longer than other fabrics, thereby wicking away precious body heat instead of moisture. Good to remember when getting dressed, but cotton isn’t all bad. When applied to the right task, this fiber can start a fire, light our way, and help us acquire meat in a survival setting. Skip the cotton clothing in cold weather and instead, use this age-old fiber to help you survive.... READ MORE

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  Registration for the next Alabama Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) workshop opens on January 9 for first-time attendees and January 15 for both first-timers and those who have previously attended. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) sponsored event takes place at the 4-H Center near Columbiana, Ala., on March 1-3, 2019. New for 2019, purchase an... READ MORE

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Due to high waters in the Mississippi River Floodwaters Zone, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has announced the closure of all big game hunting in the zone, effective Sunday, Jan 6, 2019. The Mississippi River stage has reached 34 feet at the Caruthersville, Mo. gauge. In accordance with Proclamation 16-45, all big game hunting is closed immediately in the... READ MORE 

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  A woman fishing in Tennessee closed out 2018 with a bang after reeling in a giant 88-pound River Monster catfish on Kentucky Lake. The details behind landing this Kentucky Lake river monster have not been revealed. The TWRA confirmed the Kentucky Lake river monster was released safely back into the lake. Kentucky Lake is located roughly 90 miles northwest of... READ MORE

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  The Rocky Mountain region's largest outdoor, fishing, hunting and travel show returns January 10-13, 2019 at the Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver, CO 80202. 500+ exhibiting companies. Hundreds of free seminars. Three contests, new features, and new experts and topics. Guidance for newcomers to Colorado outdoors, tips for the expert, and fun for the entire family. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is coordinating the.. READ MORE

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