TBC Press - Outdoor Hunting, Fishing News

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced that the open (harvest) season for largemouth and smallmouth bass, collectively known as black bass, begins June 15, and runs through Nov. 30. The June 15 opener is now the standard opening date for these species, replacing the third Saturday in June. For most of the state, a catch-and-release season exists from... READ MORE

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During their regular June meeting in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commissioners approved hunting season dates and bag limits for this year’s (2022) migratory bird hunting seasons. The resolutions were presented by Bill Dinkines, Chief of Wildlife with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. Commissioners approved migratory bird hunting dates and bag limits for 2022-23 as follows... READ MORE

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During their regular June in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commissioners approved additional opportunities to harvest antlerless deer. The resolutions were presented by Bill Dinkines, Chief of Wildlife with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. This coming December, the holiday antlerless deer gun season will now be open in Zone 10, which is... READ MORE

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Oregon update on 2022 freshwater salmon fishing for Imnaha & Wallowa Rivers and Lookingglass Creek. For the first time since 2016, anglers will be able to fish for spring Chinook in the Imnaha and Wallowa Rivers as the 2022 run exceeds expectations. Lookingglass Creek, a tributary to the Grande Ronde River at Palmer Junction, opened to fishing for hatchery spring Chinook on June 10 and runs through June 24. The open area is from the mouth upstream to... READ MORE

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Texans desiring to harvest their own meals, improve on or a learn a new skill and take part in outdoor adventures can do just that through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Archery Program. “Bowhunter by Fall” is a series of monthly and bi-monthly e-newsletters filled with videos and clips, giving archers the skills to travel from behind the keyboard to behind the bow just in time for the fall hunting season. “Bowhunter by Fall” e-newsletters contain information on... READ MORE

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The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission recently approved a package of regulations changes that included the adoption of a new waterfowl season structure, beginning with the 2022-24 seasons. There are also some upcoming regulation changes. The upcoming 2022-23 waterfowl season will follow the same format as last season, with the following dates... READ MORE

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The application period for Arkansas’s special urban bowhunts for the 2022-23 deer hunting season is now open. Registration closes July 11 at 11:59 p.m. The hunts, which begin Sept. 1, offer Arkansas bowhunters an early opportunity to get into the woods. It’s also the most effective method available for wildlife managers to assist cities in maintaining white-tailed deer populations at levels which reduce conflicts. The following areas will have urban hunts for the 2022-23 season... READ MORE

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Time to make your duck, dove and goose hunting plans for the year. The 2022-2023 migratory bird season hunting dates and regulations were recently approved by the Board of Natural Resources, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “One notable change to the migratory bird regulations this year is a change to the waterfowl hunting season. The second split for duck season will begin the first... READ MORE

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Antlerless deer permit lottery applications will be accepted online only. The lottery will open late June and close August 1, 2022 at 11:59 PM. The link to apply will be posted online. There is no fee to apply for an antlerless deer permit. If you receive a permit you must pay the $12 permit fee and $2 agent fee to claim the permit. To apply for an antlerless deer permit, you must possess a valid Maine license to hunt big game. You may enter up to two (2) WMD or... READ MORE

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It's a return to the in-person moose drawing tradition in Maine. This year, the drawing will be held in Jackman June 11, 2022 at the Jackman Town Office Grounds, 10:00 AM-6:00 PM. Local businesses will be featuring live music and specials Friday & Saturday to celebrate the event. The event will highlight the region’s outdoor sporting heritage and include demonstrations, instruction, competitions, children’s activities, food vendors, crafts, t-shirts & hats, local maple products and more... READ MORE

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Nebraska residents have the opportunity at a once-in-a-lifetime hunt. Enter for the chance to harvest a full-curl ram in the beautiful Pine Ridge this December. Applications must be received in the Lincoln office or submitted online by Aug. 5, 2022. Only Nebraska residents are eligible to apply. The winner of the lottery permit will receive up to four days of free guide service from Game and Parks staff and up to four days and nights of meals and lodging at... READ MORE

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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that the 2022 northern zone muskellunge (musky) season is open and runs through Dec. 31. During the open season, anglers can catch musky on open waters within the northern muskellunge management zone. All regulations and license requirements apply. Anglers should note that there are new musky regulations for some lakes in the northern zone, including... READ MORE

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