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The Iowa (DNR) is offering a free virtual workshop to teach skills needed to hunt, field dress and cook mourning dove to individuals who have little to no dove hunting experience. This virtual workshop consists of online knowledge and skills building sessions with instructors that possess the experience to teach skills necessary to become efficient dove hunters. For those interested in the challenge of dove hunting as a means of sourcing their own protein or red meat, this program provides... READ MORE

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Wilson Island State Recreation area will remain closed through 2020 while the Iowa (DNR) works with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to outline the cleanup and repair plan for the popular public area, north of Council Bluffs. Wilson Island was closed in March 2019, when Missouri River flood waters covered the area, then stayed for more than nine months. Once the waters receded, state park officials found the area covered under a blanket of silt ranging from inches deep in some locations to more than... READ MORE

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The Missouri (MDC) has modified the 2020-2021 waterfowl managed hunt process to assure the safety of hunters and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. To allow for flexibility to respond to the state of the pandemic, there will be no pre-season reservations for the 2020-2021 waterfowl season. There will also be no teal season or youth season morning drawings. Procedures for individual conservation areas will be posted on the MDC website closer to season. All reservations, including ADA blinds, will be allocated through the weekly in-season reservation draw. The first application period... READ MORE

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Hunters may begin purchasing Nebraska 2020 big game permits Aug. 3. Residents, nonresidents and eligible landowners may purchase any remaining deer and antelope permits, and residents and eligible landowners may purchase any remaining elk permits. These permits, which include forfeited and unsold draw permits, will be available beginning at 1 p.m. Central time Aug. 3 through the end of big game seasons. To view a list of big game permits available to purchase... READ MORE

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Recently a host of conservation and news organizations received via the U.S. Postal Service the final Environmental Impact Statement from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the proposed Pebble Mine in Alaska. This paves the way for the federal permit the controversial mine needs in order to proceed, which will likely be issued within 30 days now that the final Environmental Impact Statement has been released. With the current political atmosphere, the Pebble Partnership is now in position to bulldoze through the final state and local permits required to start development in the wild country of the Alaska Peninsula, where a fully realized mining district would likely spell the death of Bristol Bay and its incredible sockeye salmon runs, the largest on the planet.... READ MORE

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In an effort to conserve the Kenai River king salmon population for future generations of Alaskans, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) closed sport fishing for king salmon on the Kenai River and in marine waters of Cook Inlet north of Bluff Point and closed all commercial set net fisheries on the east side of Upper Cook Inlet effective 12:01am, Friday, July 24th, 2020. This action is in accordance with management plans approved by the Alaska Board of Fisheries this past spring aimed at rebuilding this iconic king salmon run. In addition... READ MORE

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Recently published estimates on lesser prairie-chickens from the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) indicate good news for the species across its range which includes the states of Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Texas. The latest lesser prairie-chicken aerial survey from WAFWA shows that bird population estimates remain stable from the previous survey and, more importantly, that the estimated number of birds has increased since surveys began in 2012. These estimates are further bolstered by... READ MORE

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If you don’t have your tag for Iowa’s 2020 deer season, you can still purchase an antlerless tag.  Antlerless tags are county-specific and sold on a first come, first served basis. Tags are available for purchase for the Shotgun 1, Shotgun 2 or Disabled Hunter seasons. Before you purchase, make sure your hunter safety information is on your customer account. If not, upload a photo of your hunter safety certificate by clicking “Documents” above your profile. Anyone born on or after January 1, 1972 needs... READ MORE

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At their July meeting, the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission proposed an experimental 2-tiered duck regulation for the 2021-2024 seasons. To increase participation in duck hunting, the proposal would allow two options for hunters to choose from. Tier 1 is the current rules package. Hunters would follow the current daily bag limits with all species specific regulations. For example, 2019 regulations allowed six ducks total with no more than... READ MORE

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At their July meeting, the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission finalized their proposal to decrease the number of licenses available for the 2020 and 2021 fall turkey hunting seasons. The commission also proposed an increase of 140 licenses for the 2021 spring turkey hunting season. 2020-21 FALL TURKEY HUTNIG -- The Commission finalized their proposal to decrease the number of licenses available for the 2020 and 2021 fall turkey hunting seasons. After receiving public comments, the Black Hills season will see a 50% reduction in tags with... READ MORE

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For many of us here in the U.S., an annual hunting or fishing trip to Canada is a longstanding tradition. And Canadians, particularly those in the more remote western provinces, depend on American tourism dollars to bolster local economies. But the U.S.-Canada border has been closed since March and will remain so until at least Aug. 21. There is also a 14-day quarantine rule in place. That means anyone who does come into the country must self-isolate for two weeks. Please check with Canada Natural Resources  BEFORE you travel or apply for the 2020 Fall Hunts. A recent poll showed 81 percent of Canadians don’t want the border to open to Americans, mainly due to the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 surges in the U.S. That’s bad news for... READ MORE

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At its July meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved 2020 regulation changes for the restoration of oysters in Apalachicola Bay, stone crab, flounder and bluefish.  These regulation changes include... READ MORE

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This year, many American waterfowl hunters likely won’t be able to make it to the Canadian prairie this fall due to the U.S.-Canada border shutdown. Outfitters will be operating in new locations here in the States to try and recoup some of the money they would have made up north. With more waterfowlers looking to book hunts in the Lower 48, it could be a very lucrative season for guides in the U.S. But that could also open the door to fly-by-night operations interested in lining their pockets. Most outfitters are reputable. Some aren’t so you’ll need to be on the lookout for guides who aren’t playing by the rules this fall. If you’re going to hunt with an outfitter this year, particularly a new one you don’t have a relationship with, follow these tips so you know what to watch out for... READ MORE

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