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  South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission propose changes to the 2019 spring Turkey hunting season. The Custer State Park Turkey Hunting Season Set. The Commission proposed to remove the use of rifles to hunt spring turkeys starting in 2019. This decision was proposed as a safety concern due to the increased use of life-like decoys used by spring turkey hunters. Other changes include... READ MORE

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In 1919, pheasant hunters celebrated the first South Dakota pheasant hunting season by bagging 200 birds in two days. Nearly 100 years later, the tradition and the number of bagged roosters has grown immensely. South Dakota’s traditional statewide pheasant hunting season began Oct 22 and runs through Jan. 6, 2019. Pheasant hunting, and the traditions, fellowship and opportunities that come with it are vitally important to who we are in this state, said South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Secretary Kelly Hepler. Reports from the fields across the state indicate the following... READ MORE

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  The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission proposed the 2019 duck hunting season last week at their October meeting in Deadwood. The Commission also set the 2019 early fall Canada goose, Special Canada goose, August Management Take, youth waterfowl and tundra swan hunting seasons with no proposed changes from 2018. The Commission also proposed the 2019 goose, Sandhill crane and spring light goose seasons... READ MORE

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The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission recently approved several changes to the 2019 fishing regulations. The commission removed fish possession limits at an angler’s permanent residence, liberalized fishing regulations, removed the closed fishing seasons for game fish on Minnesota/South Dakota border waters. The Commission also made several changes to spearfishing regulations and fish limits which include... READ MORE

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  A 43 1/2 inch pike caught by a member of the Women Anglers of Minnesota on Mille Lacs Lake sets the first northern pike state record in the Department of Natural Resources’ catch-and-release category. Angler Maddy Ogg caught and released the huge pike Oct. 6 during what she described as a cold and windy day of fishing. She and companions Mike Buckingham and Jenni Buckingham got an early start that morning, soon landing two fish at... READ MORE

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  Hunters in central, north-central and southeast Minnesota need to bring their harvested deer to be tested for chronic wasting disease on opening weekend of firearms deer season Saturday, Nov. 3, and Sunday, Nov. 4.  The Minnesota DNR is requiring the testing to determine whether CWD may have spread from captive deer to wild deer in central and north-central Minnesota. The DNR also will require hunters to... READ MORE

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  Between the years of 1992 and 2007, our national parks were the site of 65,439 search and rescue (SAR) incidents. From these thousands of SAR missions, a large percentage of “call outs” involved outdoor enthusiasts who had become lost in the wild. But with all of the technology we have today—such as cell phones, GPS devices, and satellite phones—how does this still happen?... READ MORE

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You can submit your Utah application for a 2019 sportsman permit starting Oct. 24. To be included in the draw for permits, your application must be received no later than 11 p.m. on Nov. 14. You can apply online or by calling the nearest Division of Wildlife Resources office. Lindy Varney, wildlife licensing coordinator for the DWR, says only Utah residents can apply for a sportsman permit. She explains why the permits are so highly sought... READ MORE

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  You might have more chances to hunt bison and pronghorn in Utah in 2019. Biologists with the Division of Wildlife Resources are also recommending new archery hunts that might reduce the number of deer coming into cities and towns in Utah County. Plans that will guide the management of bighorn sheep and mountain goats across Utah -- as well as rules that will guide waterfowl hunting in Utah for... READ MORE

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  Fishing livewells are increasingly popular for a couple of reasons. For fishermen who use live bait, having a livewell pretty much the best way to keep that bait alive until you need it. Another huge market for livewells is bass tournament fishing. Because tournament fishing encourages catch and release fishing, being able to keep that big bass alive through the weigh in so you can release it is important. But regardless of your reason for keeping a livewell, the heart of the entire system is the livewell pump. You need a pump to circulate fresh water into the livewell and also keep it... READ MORE

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  Those record-setting rains that soaked most of Arizona, including the Valley, over the first two weeks of October? If you’re an Arizona bird hunter, keep your fingers crossed there’s even more on the way over the next few months to help give quail populations a desperately needed boost in 2019-2020. As for the 2018-2019 season, which began Friday Oct 19, well below average might be the best way to describe statewide quail-hunting prospects. On second thought, it might be too kind... Read more

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Due to recent natural events, the California (CDFW) Imperial Wildlife Area, Wister Unit, has recently experienced water-delivery delays that have resulted in the wildlife area receiving less than the amount of water needed to fully flood the waterfowl area. This may result in fewer hunt sites than normal being available for the waterfowl opener scheduled Saturday, Oct. 20. CDFW estimates 10 to 20 blinds out of 100 blinds onsite may be... READ MORE

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  Despite drought conditions throughout Colorado and the surrounding region, Colorado hunters should be able to find good waterfowl hunting opportunities during the 2018-19 seasons. Waterfowl hunting seasons in Colorado extend from September teal and Canada goose seasons to light goose conservation seasons ending in April 2019. Local waterfowl production in 2018 was likely lower than normal due to the dry conditions across the state, but... READ MORE

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