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In a continuing effort to control deer populations, specifically those affecting native plant communities, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will coordinate special deer hunts at eight state nature preserves across the state. Preserve managers will handle hunting applications at the local level. Hunters must attend individual meetings, if they are interested in particular hunts. During those events, hunters can enter the drawing by... READ MORE

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   The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will offer special archery deer hunts at nine locations bordering four of Ohio’s state scenic rivers through local lottery drawings. These hunts will offer hunters a unique opportunity to explore seldom visited sites, while reducing the impact of deer browsing on native plant populations. Each successful lottery winner will receive a two-week period in which they can hunt at that particular site. Hunters may enter the drawings for all nine hunts, but the must attend the meeting for each hunt in order to enter each drawing. Entry forms will not be accepted by mail or phone. Hunt locations and drawing dates are... READ MORE 

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  Ohio dove season is coming up quick- it opens September 1! Start scouting now to find the best spots to hunt this year. Look for recently harvested agricultural fields, nearby water sources, and plenty of cover. Hunters will have the most success hunting along fencerows or using brush piles or blinds to create cover since doves are quick flyers and alert. Hunting works best with a partner or several others... READ MORE

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  Starting Sept. 1, Texas anglers must have special authorization through a random draw to harvest a large alligator gar from a section of the Trinity River and follow new regulations when fishing for the state’s largest and long-lived freshwater fish in public waters statewide. From Aug. 15 through Sept. 30, anglers holding a license-year or year-from-purchase fishing license can enter a drawing for the opportunity to harvest one alligator gar over 48 inches from... READ MORE

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  While optimism for a successful hunt is the primary focus, hunters are encouraged to brush up on safe hunting practices. Basic firearm rules are pretty straight forward. Here are the 10 commandments for firearms.... READ MORE

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  Every year, California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) scientists rely on help from California anglers in order to monitor and manage our White Sturgeon population. CDFW currently offers rewards of $50, $100 or $150 per disc tag, although older fish with a $20 tag are sometimes caught. Tags must be physically returned to CDFW to be counted and the reward claimed; photographs cannot be accepted. However, the tags will... READ MORE

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  Got orange? If not, now is a good time to obtain blaze orange for fall hunting. Humans can recognize blaze orange and will relate it to the presence of a human because it is a color not found in nature. All states require hunters to wear at least 400 square inches of blaze orange on their head, chest and back when hunting during firearm season. This directory is a guide and as rules change always check your states fish & game department for changes. Our directory also includes information for hunting in Canada... READ MORE

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will offer alligator sport hunting licenses online and from authorized license vendors beginning Thursday (Aug. 1). Previously, the sports hunter licenses were only available at LDWF field offices. The license allows individuals the ability to harvest alligators while being guided by a licensed hunter possessing alligator tags from LDWF. An alligator sport license fees are... READ MORE

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Maryland hunters can now submit applications for the annual permit-only waterfowl hunting days on Deal Island Wildlife Management Area and Fairmount Wildlife Management Area impoundments, located in Somerset County on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Permits will be issued through a lottery drawing, with assignments based upon a hunter’s stated preference for each area and/or date. Applications must be received by Sept. 9. In addition... READ MORE

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Minnesota hunters can start planning ahead for significant changes to deer season regulations, including a youth deer season that’s expanded statewide, expanded deer feeding and attractant bans, and other updates related to managing chronic wasting disease. The 2019 Minnesota Hunting and Trapping regulations handbook is now available on the DNR’s deer hunting page. Hunting licenses go on sale Thursday, Aug. 1, and are available at any DNR license agent, by telephone at 888-646-6367, or online... READ MORE 

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The Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Friday, Aug. 2 at ODFW Headquarters in Salem, 4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE, Salem to set the 2020 Sport Fishing Regulations. The Commission will be asked to modify its preference point system rules to provide an additional point to Resident Disabled Veterans license holders who are at least 65 years of age. Resident Disabled Veterans who... READ MORE

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