TBC Press - Outdoor Hunting, Fishing News

  Wisconsin fall turkey hunters can look forward to good opportunities this year, said Mark Witecha, Wisconsin DNR upland wildlife ecologist. The fall turkey season runs from Sept. 15 to Jan. 6 in Turkey Management zones 1-5, and Sept. 15 to Nov. 16 in zones 6 and 7. The use of dogs to hunt wild turkey is allowed statewide for the fall seasons. New this year: Wisconsin DNR has waived the fall turkey drawing. A fall turkey harvest authorization will be issued with every fall turkey or conservation patron license purchase. Hunters will choose ... READ MORE

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This fall, hunters may spot collared or ear-tagged whitetail deer in the fields and woods of southwest Wisconsin. These deer have been tagged as part of a mortality study by the Wisconsin DNR and are legal to harvest. The most important thing for hunters to know is that collared and tagged deer are just like the rest of the deer in the area. DNR staff collared a random sample of deer, so the collars do not indicate anything about the deer's health or... READ MORE

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  Wisconsin hunters will have their first opportunity to enjoy the outdoors during the 2018 archery and crossbow deer seasons, which run concurrently statewide from Sept. 15 to Jan. 6, 2019. The archery and crossbow season is extended to January 31, 2019 in metro sub-units and some counties offering the antlerless-only holiday hunt. Deer hunters in Iron County will be the only county to see... READ MORE

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  A fiery blasts rocks the south tower of the World Trade Center as the hijacked United Airlines Flight 175 from Boston crashes into the building September 11, 2001 in New York City. America along with the TBC Press, remembers lives lost on one of its darkest days...

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  Bass are usually a delightful sight to see for most anglers, but an errant bass that turned up in Anchorage, Alaska earlier this month has state biologists worried. The non-native species – which officials believe was illegally introduced – was caught at Sand Lake on September 3, and Fishery Biologist Kristine Dunker said in a news release its the first time we’ve learned of bass in Sand Lake. Alaska DF&G announced the news via Facebook with a Wanted poster asking anglers to... READ MORE

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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) wants to remind deer hunters to check for wildfire-related closures before heading to their favorite hunting spots for the general deer season, which is set to open in many parts of the state Saturday, Sept. 15. Deer season is already underway in California’s A and B4 zones along the coast and many coastal deer hunters have had to improvise and... READ MORE

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  All Hawaii island and Maui Nui lands under the jurisdiction of the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) are closing at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018.  The closures are in advance of Hurricane Olivia which is approaching Hawaii now. We know it may be an inconvenience for people, particularly those who have camping permits, but our top priority is keeping everyone…staff and visitors’ safe until the storm has passed. Closures include... READ MORE

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  Minnesota 2018 ruffed grouse hunting season opens Sept 15 - Jan 1, 2019. The ruffed grouse is considered the “king of game birds” because it’s a challenge to pursue, a thrill to witness on the wing and the ultimate wild game entrée when served. The DNR website has information and printable maps of more than 50 ruffed grouse management areas. Interested? All you really need is a hunting license, sturdy footwear, a shotgun and .. READ MORE

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Hunting seasons are underway and the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will be conducting roadblocks throughout the state during fall hunting seasons to collect harvest data and to detect wildlife law violations. Conservation officers may be assisted by other agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, New Mexico State Police or county sheriff’s offices. As a result, the public may encounter minor delays. In addition... READ MORE

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Reservations for put-and-take pheasant hunts on Indiana DNR properties will be accepted until midnight on Nov. 24. Put-and-take hunting reservations are selected on a first-come, first-served basis. All hunting days will start on a Saturday in mid- to late November. Properties offering put-and-take hunts are Atterbury, Glendale, J. E. Roush Lake, Pigeon River, Tri-County, Willow Slough and... READ MORE

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  Indiana hunters can now apply online for a reserved waterfowl hunt by visiting the Reserved Hunt Info link online. The online method is the only way to apply. Applicants must possess a hunting license that is valid for the hunt for which they are applying. To be accepted, Application must be submitted no later than Sept. 23. Properties are... READ MORE

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The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission recently adopted a Notice of Intent to change regulations for the recreational and commercial harvest of blue crabs in 2019.  The proposed rule would change the season during which the harvest of mature female blue crabs is closed, currently set for mid-March to mid-April 2019, to September 9 – October 13, 2019.  The proposal will also include... READ MORE

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  Three days of upland game hunting fun starts Sept. 22. That's the first day of Utah's three-day youth chukar and gray partridge hunt. Those who were 17 years of age or younger on July 31, 2018 can participate in the hunt. If you qualify, but you haven't completed the state's Hunter Education course, you can still participate through Utah's Trial Hunting program. Shooting on Sept. 22 starts at 6:15 a.m. To participate in the hunt... READ MORE

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