On Feb. 2, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Director Greg Sheehan signed an emergency order. The order supersedes a Jan. 31 order. The Jan. 31 order closed shed antler gathering only in 11 counties. The latest shed antler closure will protect deer, elk and moose across Utah. The Feb. 2 order closes shed antler gathering in all of Utah's counties — on both public and private land — until April 1. If you're tempted to break Utah's shed antler gathering closure, you might want to think again... READ MORE
Hunter Education and Safety Programs ATTENTION ALL HUNTERS...It's that time again and most states have started their mandatory Hunter Education Programs and / or their Safety Education Programs for the 2022 season. Classes are held in several areas and dates throughout your state.Click on the state you want and scroll down to Hunter Education. All hunters must attend or have attended these programs in order to hunt this spring and/or fall...
ATTENTION ANGLERS 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 2022 fishing venues are starting to come in.