TBC Press - Outdoor Hunting, Fishing News

The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) sets the 2018 hunting seasons in the Pu‘u Wa‘awa‘a forest reserve (PWW), for Feral goat, sheep and pig hunts. The seasons are... READ MORE

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By penning a historic bill this week, Hawaii will become the first U.S. state to ban the sale of coral-damaging sunscreen that contains chemicals known to destroy coral reefs. The legislation will take effect beginning January 1, 2021.  Starting then, the bill bans the sale, offer of sale, or distribution in the State of any sunscreen containing oxybenzone or octinoxate, or both, without a prescription issued by ... READ MORE

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  Youth can apply to hunt deer in select state parks and other refuge areas during 17 special deer hunts in October and November, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Youth can apply now through Friday, Aug. 17, to apply for the hunts. Of the 17 special hunts, 15 are firearms hunts for youth ages 12 to 15, and two are... READ MORE

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Three state wildlife agencies — the Arizona GFD, Utah DWR, and Oregon DFW — have recently joined The North American Non-Lead Partnership, and at least five sports groups have pledged their support. ODFW supports a voluntary strategy to increase the use of non-lead ammunition among hunters in Oregon, said Curt Melcher, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Director. We’re pleased to join the... READ MORE

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  Deer hunters will be able to pursue their game with one more option this season, thanks to a recent regulation change by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. During the annual hunting regulations review process, commissioners voted to legalize large-caliber air rifles that meet certain standards for deer hunting during modern gun season. To be legal for deer hunting in Arkansas, an air rifle must be... READ MORE

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Connecticut archery hunting for deer will be permitted on approximately 4,390 acres of designated land located in the Centennial Watershed State Forest. The archery hunt, which is part of a deer management program, will take place from September 15 through December 31, 2018. Season framework will follow state regulations. An access permit is required to participate in this program. Access permits will be issued free-of-charge on a first-come, first-serve basis. In order to receive an access permit, you must... READ MORE

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  Missouri's highest court has ruled the state has a right to regulate deer hunting companies to control a deadly brain disease affecting the animals. A recent ruling involved owners of hunting preserves who challenged regulations imposed by the Missouri Department of Conservation in 2014. The regulations attempt to help stop the spread of chronic wasting disease by limiting the importation of deer and elk into Missouri. The Supreme Court's ruling reversed a lower court ruling that favored the hunting preserves, saying... READ MORE

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A new rule passed in 2017 by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board requires hunters to collect and submit a pre-molar bear tooth within 48 hours of shooting a bear. The submission must be to a game warden or other department official. This year, 100 hunters failed to meet the new requirements.The mandatory collection was intended to increase compliance and improve data collection on this important species. Failure to do so is... READ MORE

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  Stressed for space just two years after moving from Burlington to a larger facility in Cody, Wyoming, Gunwerks is looking to further expand its manufacturing space. CEO James Klessens said the custom long-range rifle company expects to add 75 positions, upping its total to 112, with a base pay for most employees of $18 per hour with a 12 percent benefit package. To make that possible, the nonprofit economic development corporation is prepared to... READ MORE

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  After anglers expressed frustration reeling in pieces of desired fish species that had been attacked by sharks.The Alabama State Parks System managers instituted a pilot program to allow a limited number of anglers to fish for sharks on the octagon end of the pier on Sun and Tuesdays. The next chances to fish for sharks on the pier will take place on the south end from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. the following morning on Sunday and Tuesday nights on July 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 and 31. To accommodate the shark anglers, the octagon will close to routine use 30 minutes prior to these events and... READ MORE

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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has announced the temporary closure of several WMAs due to wildfires. (1) Three public facilities and properties in Siskiyou County as a result of the Klamathon Fire. (2) The Knoxville Wildlife Area located in northeastern Napa County is now closed until further notice because of the County Fire... READ MORE

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  Beginning August 1, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) will accept draw permit applications for 2018 early season teal hunts on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) through August 15. Applicants must apply online. The early  September teal season is Sept 15 - Sept 30. Daily bag limits is 6 and possession limit is 18. Shooting hours for all migratory game birds are from... READ MORE

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Beginning August 1, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) will accept draw permit applications for deer through August 30. Applicants must apply online and have a valid Mississippi hunting license before applying for a WMA draw hunt. The 2018 deer seasons are... READ MORE

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  The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) has opened a portion of the coast for razor clamming as domoic acid levels have fallen below the closure limit. Razor clamming is now open from the Columbia River to Cape Perpetua and from the south jetty of the Umpqua River to Cape Arago. The harvesting of razor clams remains closed from... READ MORE

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