TBC Press - Outdoor Hunting, Fishing News

   The Wyoming GFD reminds shed antler hunters, anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts that state-administered Wildlife Habitat Management Areas (WHMAs) in the Jackson and Pinedale regions will re-open from their winter closures at 8 a.m. on May 1. While many Game and Fish WHMAs had previously opened at midnight, WHMAs now open at 8 a.m. This includes Jackson Region WHMAs such as... READ MORE

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The Wyoming GFD recently announced the emergency process to register new black bear bait sites for 2020. New sites will now be registered through an online application process. These changes to the registration process creates a priority ranking that will be used to allocate open bait sites while minimizing contact between people. Applications accepted for bear bait registration ranking at 8 a.m. MDT on April 15. Applications close at 5 p.m. MDT on April 17, and rankings will be posted on... READ MORE

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Wyoming Game and Fish Department wants to remind deer/elk hunters of important information regarding applications for the 2020 season. 1) REMINDER - Nonresident elk draw results is tentatively May 21st. The modify/withdraw deadline is May 8th. 2) The deadline to apply for resident elk and resident and nonresident deer and antelope is June 1. Applications available online. To apply for limited quota drawings or preference points... READ MORE

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   Wyoming Game and Fish Department is accepting applications for the Glendo and Springer special pheasant hunts until June 1. Applications must be submitted online. This is a new opening date for applications for the Springer and Glendo hunts as well as for sandhill crane, said Jennifer Doering, Game and Fish license section manager. Detailed information on seasons, maps and regulations are... READ MORE

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   May is morel month in Michigan, but the actual fruiting period is from late April until mid-June, depending on where you are and what species you are hunting. As sunshine and April rains wake up the forests, the annual search for the elusive mushrooms is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, however Michigan DNR advises to stick to local forest for hunting and only with people who live in their household during the COVIS-19 pandemic. Contrary to common belief, morels are not confined to... READ MORE

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Prospective Minnesota 2020 spring bear hunters have until Friday, May 1, to apply for a bear hunting license. Applications for the 2020 season should be submitted online at or via telephone at 888-665-4236. A total of 3,575 licenses are available in 13 permit areas. Bear licenses cost $44 for residents and $230 for nonresidents, and there is a $5 application fee. The season is open from Sunday, Sept. 1, through Sunday, Oct. 18. New for the 2020 season are... READ MORE

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   When Minnesota 2020 spring turkey hunting season opens April 15, hunters who want to bag a tom turkey are encouraged to stay close to home. Recent regulation changes mean hunters will no longer be restricted to a single permit area. So if hunters had bought a license with plans to travel to their usual hunting location, they can still use the same license to hunt close to home. Another change that adds flexibility allows a hunter to purchase a license for any of the turkey hunting time periods without... READ MORE

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   With upland hunting numbers dwindling, upland habitat disappearing and upland bird species in danger, there has never been a more important time for substantive conservation measures.  The Extreme Upland Media Group is launching the first of its three-phased conservation initiative focused on saving all things upland. The decline of upland hunter participants harbingers the potential future extinction of more than just a long iconic traditioned pastime. Without adequate upland hunting participation, critical habitat measures will... READ MORE

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In an effort to protect the health of Kansans and prevent the spread of COVID-19, Governor Laura Kelly, with the support of the KDWPT, is suspending sales of general nonresident turkey permits effective immediately.  Nonresident hunters who made their spring turkey purchase prior to the order’s effective date may still participate in Kansas’ spring turkey season; however, because Kansas’ regular turkey season has yet to open (April 15, 2020)... READ MORE

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   Maine is accepting applications through May 14 for one of its most popular fall hunting traditions, the annual moose hunt. The permits are given out through a lottery. It’s scheduled to take place at Unity College Sky Lodge in Jackman on June 13. The state bumped the number of moose permits from 2,500 to 2,820 last year. This year’s number of permits has yet to be determined. Moose Lottery drawing to be held in... READ MORE

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  With the ongoing need to follow social distancing directives, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is changing black bear reporting requirements for this hunting season. For the spring black bear season, which starts April 15, all successful bear hunters are required to report their harvest through the FWP Harvest Reporting Line 1-877-FWP-WILD (1-877-397-9453) within 48 hours of harvest. Unlike in years past, FWP will not require or conduct... READ MORE

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If you want to hunt moose in New Hampshire this fall, now is the time to enter the 2020 moose hunt lottery and try your luck on the adventure of a lifetime -- hunting moose in the rugged woods of the Granite State. The lottery entrance fee is $15 for New Hampshire residents and $25 for nonresidents. Moose hunt lottery applications for 2020 must be postmarked or submitted online by midnight Eastern Time on May 29, 2020. A total of 49 permits will be issued this year. Winners will be selected... READ MORE

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   New Hampshire rule changes governing the harvest of striped bass and bluefish went into effect on January 30, 2020. These changes created a slot-size limit for striped bass and a lowered daily possession limit for bluefish, in addition to the required use of non-offset circle hooks when angling for both of these species. Specific changes to the harvest of striped bass and bluefish include the following... READ MORE

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New York State DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos announced recently that spring turkey season opens May 1 in all of Upstate New York north of the Bronx-Westchester County boundary. In addition, DEC's annual youth turkey hunting weekend will take place April 25-26. The youth turkey hunt for junior hunters aged 12 to 15 is open in all of Upstate New York and Suffolk County. Important Details for the Youth Turkey Hunt and the General Spring Turkey Hunt are... READ MORE

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   The DEM announces that certain Rhode Island lakes, ponds, rivers and streams that allow anglers to adhere to social distancing rules are now open to fish for trout. To reduce the number of people fishing at any given time and mitigate crowds during the COVID-19 public health crisis, DEM has implemented a system that staggers the days when licensed anglers can fish. Those with last names beginning with A through M can only fish on even numbered calendar days, and those with last names beginning with...READ MORE

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