TBC Press - Outdoor Hunting, Fishing News
Iowa Ice Fishing Shelters Must be Removed by Feb 20
by TBC Press on 02/13/20Permanent ice shelters must be removed from all Iowa state-owned lands and waters by Feb. 20. Ice shelter owners are encouraged not to wait until the last minute to get their shelter off the ice. If a shelter falls through the ice, the owner is responsible for getting it out of the lake... READ MORE
South Dakota Hunt for Habitat Offers Chance for a Once in a Lifetime Hunt
by TBC Press on 02/13/20
Outdoor enthusiasts looking for the hunt of a lifetime will have another opportunity in South Dakota this year. The 2020 Hunt for Habitat super tag raffle is now open for resident and non-resident hunters. The raffle offers two prize options for 2020 with four total prize packages available. Tickets are $10 for residents and $20 for nonresidents without restriction on the number that can be purchased. DEADLINE to purchase is July 15. Winners will be drawn... READ MORE
States to Close Sturgeon Seasons in Bonneville, The Dalles Pools
by TBC Press on 02/13/20
Ten Rules to Help Avoid Hunting Dog Disasters
by TBC Press on 02/13/20
Today’s hunter hits the woods, fields, and marshes with dogs by their sides, eager to locate game and help owners bring it home for the table. But hunting with a dog is not without its risks. The great outdoors is an unforgiving place at times, and being prepared for unforeseen obstacles is the best way to avoid disaster. Here are 10 things to consider before taking your dog afield... READ MORE
Archery Elk Licenses Now Limited in Southwest Colorado
by TBC Press on 02/11/20Archery hunters in southwest Colorado are now required to apply through the Colorado Parks and Wildlife limited licensing program to obtain a license for elk hunting. The new requirement applies to Game Management Units 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 77, 78, 711, 741, 751, and 771. The change was made because of concerns about the declining elk population and concerns by the hunting public that there were too many bowhunters in the field. Archery hunters will apply to hunt in...READ MORE
Iowa Proposed 2020-21 Waterfowl Seasons & Regulations
by TBC Press on 02/11/20
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting comments on proposed waterfowl and coot hunting seasons and bag limits, which includes 2021-22 season dates, and the proposed restructuring of the hunting zones and seasons for 2021-2025. A copy of the proposal is available online. The proposal modifies waterfowl hunting zone boundaries for 2021-2025 to expand the season dates of the current Missouri River zone across southern Iowa, create a... READ MORE
New Montana License & Application Changes for 2020
by TBC Press on 02/11/20Montana FWP will be switching to a regular paper license in 2020. The new licenses will be printed on 8.5” x 11” paper. This includes all carcass tags. Licenses, carcass tags, and permits will be available to all hunters to print immediately after purchasing online or at the successful completion of a drawing. Hunters will be emailed a link that they will follow to print their carcass tags only once. An important change this year is... READ MORE
Montana Confirms 142 Animals Tested Positive for CWD in 2019
by TBC Press on 02/11/20
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks submitted 6,977 samples for chronic wasting disease testing during the 2019 season, which ran from April 1, 2019, to Jan. 29, 2020. Of those samples, 142 tested positive for the fatal disease, including 86 white-tailed deer, 53 mule deer, two moose and one elk. These were Montana’s first detections in moose and wild elk. FWP’s priority sampling areas in 2019 included southeastern Montana, the Philipsburg area, the Hi-Line area and the Libby area. Special CWD hunts, which... READ MORE
SCDNR Reminds 2020 Turkey Hunters of Season Legislative & Regulatory Changes
by TBC Press on 02/11/20South Carolina turkey hunters need to be aware of several changes going into effect this season that impact season dates, bag limits and tag fees. Wildlife managers and legislators are challenged to avoid negative population impacts due to harvest while simultaneously providing quality hunting opportunities. Some WMAs may be more restrictive, refer to the 2019-2020 SCDNR Hunting Regulations Guide for specific dates. New Turkey Season Dates, Effective 2020 are... READ MORE
West Texas Lake Produces First Toyota ShareLunker Legacy Class Bass Entry of 2020
by TBC Press on 02/11/20
Just days after being blanketed in snow, West Texas lake Alan Henry Reservoir produced the first Legacy Class largemouth bass entry of the 2020 Toyota ShareLunker season Feb. 9. Angler Blake Cockrell of Lubbock caught the 14.36 pound, 26.25 inch largemouth bass on a crankbait in 5-10 feet of water while targeting spotted bass on the lake. When I put my hands on her to lift her out of the water and land her in the boat, I was in disbelief, Cockrell said. I said out loud... READ MORE
Wisconsin Approves 10-Year Trout Management Plan
by TBC Press on 02/11/20The Wisconsin DNR recently approved its first statewide trout management plan. The plan provides direction for inland trout management in Wisconsin and will be in effect from 2020 to 2029. The plan covers Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Lake Trout in inland lakes, ponds and streams of Wisconsin, including tributaries of the Great Lakes upstream from impassible barriers such as dams and naturally occurring falls. The inland trout management plan includes four primary goals... READ MORE
Florida Neighborhoods May Harbor Deadly Disease-Carrying Monkeys
by TBC Press on 02/10/20
Feral rhesus macaque monkeys that had been confined to Florida's Silver Springs State Park have been spotted recently in neighborhoods in Jacksonville, St. Johns, St. Augustine, Palatka, Welaka and Elkton. In all, a dozen confirmed sightings of feral, invasive monkeys. A significant proportion of the troop carries herpes B virus, which can be fatal to people, and FWC Commission officials say people should avoid contact with the monkeys. The potential ramifications are... READ MORE
Georgia Opens New Canoochee Sandhills WMA in Southeast
by TBC Press on 02/10/20More than 6,300 new acres at the Canoochee Sandhills Wildlife Management Area, located in Bulloch and Bryan Counties, is now available for southeast Georgia outdoor enthusiasts, thanks to the partnership efforts of multiple agencies and Foundations. The Canoochee Sandhills WMA is a mix of sandhill, flatwoods, bay swamp, and floodplain forest, including fire-adapted uplands and flatwoods, and frequently-saturated wetlands, including floodplains that border... READ MORE
Apply for Georgia 2020 Spring Turkey Hunting in New Camden County WMA by Feb 15
by TBC Press on 02/10/20
Attention Turkey Hunters: A new southeast Georgia wildlife management area (Ceylon WMA in Camden County) has just opened, with turkey season hunting dates recently approved. The application deadline is Feb. 15, 2020 for quota turkey hunts. If you have already applied for turkey quota hunts, and wish to add Ceylon, you'll need to log in to your account and amend your selection BEFORE the application deadline. Quota turkey hunt dates for Ceylon WMA are... READ MORE
Apply for Oregon 2020 Spring Black Bear Hunts by Feb 10
by TBC Press on 02/10/20Time is running out to apply for Oregon 2020 spring black bear hunting. Deadline to apply is TODAY Feb 10, 2020 at 11:59 p.m Pacific Standard Time. Hunters can apply using ODFW’s new online licensing system or at a license sales agent or ODFW office that sells licenses. A 2020 Annual Hunting License is required to apply. Remember the SW Oregon spring bear hunt is now a controlled hunt and requires application. Hunt results will be available by... READ MORE