TBC Press - Outdoor Hunting, Fishing News

Hunters wanting to participate in Idaho's 2020 spring controlled hunts for black bear can apply from January 15 through February 15. Hunters who have a 2020 hunting license may apply for controlled hunts at any Fish and Game license vendor; with a credit card by calling 1-800-554-8685; or online. There is a nonrefundable application fee is $6.25 per person for residents and $14.75 per person for nonresidents. An additional fee is charged for... READ MORE 

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  Idaho Hunters and other interested members of the public have until Jan 12 to offer their input on Fish and Game’s newly proposed Moose Management Plan for 2020-25. The Moose Management Plan is a six-year document that guides the department in protecting and managing moose populations in Idaho, as well as developing season setting recommendations. The department’s statewide moose management direction in the proposed 2020-2025 plan includes... READ MORE

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The National Park Service (NPS), working with South Dakota GFP, is again seeking skilled volunteers to reduce its elk herd at Wind Cave National Park to help address the high rate of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in the park.  A total of eight trained volunteers will be needed – four each week for the first two weeks in February. Applications will be accepted until January 10, 2020. The volunteers will be... READ MORE

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  Thayne Wildlife Biologist Gary Fralick, along with area game wardens, recently completed the annual post-hunt season deer survey for the northern half of the Wyoming Range mule deer herd that winters near LaBarge. This winter range supports a substantial portion of the renowned Greys River mule deer. Overall, the results of the survey were encouraging when compared to results being observed after the severe 2017 winter,” said Fralick. The buck:doe ratio... READ MORE

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  The Backcountry Press has one of the largest USA  fishing tournament directories in the country. Whether an event is for freshwater, saltwater, open water or ice fishing, they are listed in our directory. The 2020 fishing venues are starting to pour in. If you want a challenge check out our USA Fishing Tournaments Directory.  If you have a tournament you would like added to our directory just contact us.  ITS FREE !

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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has once again stocked Crystal Lake in Los Angeles County with rainbow trout, restoring angling opportunities after several years. CDFW stopped stocking this popular fishing area because years of drought led to low lake levels and poor water quality. Pareti said recent rainfall, along with efforts by Angeles National Forest to improve the lake’s water quality and habitat, were major factors in... READ MORE

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  In an effort to facilitate compliance with the rules regulating the take, possession, and sale of Samoan crab, Kona crab, and lobsters in State waters, the DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) has scheduled public hearings this month. Currently, these species are regulated under statutory provisions as well as multiple rule chapters. The proposed consolidation will place all regulations in one rule chapter... READ MORE

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The Hawaii DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) announces a shorter hunting season for the mourning dove (Zenaida macroura) to meet current state regulations and to comply with federal mandates, including the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The last day for hunting mourning dove is now January 12, 2020. The fall game bird hunting season for all other game birds will... READ MORE

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Young hunters between the ages of 10-17 can apply now for the Illinois Youth Wingshooting Clinics and Pheasant Hunts scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Pere Marquette State Park in Jersey County and Saturday, March 21, 2020 at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex (WSRC) in Randolph County. The Pere Marquette and WSRC Youth Clinics and Hunts have been popular late winter/early spring additions to... READ MORE

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  The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced the winter portion of the firearm deer hunting season opens Jan. 10, 2020, in Deer Management Region B, which includes all of the state except the westernmost counties. Hunters with a valid hunting license may use firearms to harvest sika and white-tailed deer during this season. The season is open Jan. 10-11 in all Region B counties. The season is open Sunday, Jan. 12, as follows... READ MORE

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Minnesota hunters hoping to bag a tom turkey with a firearm this spring will no longer be restricted to a single permit area. With the exception of three major wildlife management areas, a spring turkey license will provide the opportunity to hunt all permit areas in the state. Beginning March 1, all spring turkey hunters can purchase a license over-the-counter. Turkey season runs from April 15 to May 31 and is divided into six hunt periods... READ MORE

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  New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has launched the New Mexico Trout Challenge (NMTC). This challenge, which is the first of its kind for New Mexico, will encourage anglers in our state to catch five of New Mexico’s trout species. The five trout species that anglers will be challenged to catch are the Rio Grande cutthroat trout, Gila trout, brown trout, brook trout and rainbow trout. There is... READ MORE

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New Mexico Natural Resource Department and the Department of Game and Fish is reminding anglers that Eagle Nest Lake State Park is now open to ice fishing. The surface of Eagle Nest Lake is now open to walk-in access or access by snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) for ice fishing and other recreational activities on the ice. However, Monastery Lake closed to fishing due to... READ MORE

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  Oregon crabbers are reminded that effective Jan. 1, 2020, all surface buoys used with recreational crab pots or rings must be marked to identify the owner of the gear. The identifying information should include first and last name or business name and at least one of the following: permanent address, phone number, ODFW ID number, or vessel identification number. Be sure the identifying information is... READ MORE

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  Ohio hunters are reminded of NEW regulation changes for 2020 as deer muzzleloader season opens Jan 4 through Jan 7, 2020. The statewide bag limit is six deer. Only one may be antlered. You cannot exceed an individual county bag limit. New hunting regulation changes include: READ MORE

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