TBC Press - Outdoor Hunting, Fishing News

Anglers and spearers pursuing northern pike this winter can prepare for new pike regulations that will be in effect for the spring fishing opener on Minnesota’s inland waters. Pike regulations remain the same this winter, with major changes coming this spring, said Chris Kavanaugh, northeast region fisheries manager. As anglers continue fishing for pike, we encourage them to get used to measuring their catches and even consider keeping some of the smaller ones in the north-central part of the state. The new regulations on inland waters will be in effect starting... READ MORE 

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  Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the angler in your life? How about sending them to the Lower Illinois River to learn about fly fishing? Enrollment is under way for the Illinois River Fly Fishing School. The 2018 session will be Feb. 23-24 at Tenkiller State Park and on the banks of the Illinois River. This will be the 30th year that Patton Fly Fishing has offered this course. Early registration is suggested to ensure a spot. This basic course includes... READ MORE 

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Wisconsin Turkey hunters are reminded to submit their applications before midnight on Dec. 10. These are issued through a preference-based drawing system where Wisconsin residents have preference over non-residents and landowners have preference over non-landowners. Applicants may choose up to two time period and zone combinations that they would like to hunt. As a third choice, applicants may also choose... READ MORE

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  Wisconsin black bear hunters are reminded to submit their applications before midnight on Dec. 10. Applications for permit drawings can be purchased through Go Wild or at authorized license agents. Harvest numbers from the 2017 black bear season are not yet finalized, but preliminary estimates show that hunters harvested more than 4,150 bears. Wisconsin DNR staff and the Bear Advisory Committee are currently in the process of ... READ MORE

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  For the first time, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus in the state’s ruffed grouse population. Five birds collected from August through October, including two found dead and three that were shot by hunters, were submitted for testing to the DNR’s Wildlife Disease Laboratory in Lansing, where the confirmation of West Nile Virus was made. In addition... READ MORE

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Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks testing has identified two more cases of chronic wasting disease in Carbon County deer. The discovery means that the scope of a planned special hunt, which will go before the Fish and Wildlife Commission next week for approval, could expand into northern Carbon County. The new suspect samples, collected from hunters during the weekend of Nov. 16-17, included a... READ MORE

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The Canyon Reservoir Tailrace, located below Canyon Reservoir on the Guadalupe River, is considered one of the top trout fishing destinations in the United States. To help anglers access the river during the peak of the cool-weather trout fishing season, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has leased four access areas from private landowners starting the first week of December. From Dec. 1 through late spring, the... READ MORE

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  During the last four weeks, waterfowl have been reported dead at seven localized areas in northeast and east central Arkansas. Four of these incidents included white-fronted geese (specklebellies) and a small number of dabbling ducks. Three other incidents have included mostly snow geese. Tests are still pending for some birds found dead, but test results from the first case indicated... READ MORE

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Delaware waterfowl hunters are gearing up for the state’s third and final waterfowl split season, which runs from Friday, Dec. 8 thru Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. Through the end of January, we conduct aerial waterfowl surveys every two weeks and we typically see an increase in the number of waterfowl between surveys as more birds push south during their migration, said Wildlife Biologist Justyn Foth, DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife. In addition... READ MORE

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The second phase of Florida waterfowl and coot season statewide is Dec. 9 and runs through Jan. 28. In addition to previously mentioned license and permit requirements, duck hunters also must get a Florida waterfowl permit ($5) and a federal duck stamp. The daily bag limit on ducks is six, but you need to know your ducks before heading afield because there are different daily limits for each species. For instance, within the six-bird limit there can be only... READ MORE

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  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program is accepting applications for contracted nuisance alligator trappers in Duval County.  Applications must be received by Friday, Dec. 15, 2017.  Applicants must pass a criminal history check, have no fish or wildlife law violations, and ... READ MORE

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Registration will open January 2 for New Hampshire’s 2018 Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) Winter Workshop, a one-day program where women learn outdoor skills to enjoy during the winter months. The Winter BOW workshop will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2018, at the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s Owl Brook Hunter Education Center in Holderness, NH.  Participants focus on... READ MORE

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The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has announced its 2017-18 winter trout stocking schedule. TWRA plans to release approximately 90,000 rainbow trout into Tennessee waters from December through March. The program provides numerous close to home trout fishing opportunities for anglers during the winter months. These fisheries also provide a great opportunity to introduce children or first-time anglers to fishing. The trout will average about... READ MORE

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  The Utah Wildlife Board approved migratory game bird hunting changes for 2018–2019 season. Starting next season, hunters in Utah can keep two pintail ducks a day.. The limit change is among several migratory game bird hunting changes members of the Utah Wildlife Board approved for Utah's 2018–2019 waterfowl and sandhill crane hunting seasons. Other changes include... READ MORE

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If you enjoy hunting deer and elk in Utah, some new opportunities are waiting for you in 2018. The Utah Wildlife Board approved the following: Splitting the rifle buck deer hunt into two hunts - an early-season hunt and a regular-season hunt - on nine general deer hunting units. The early-season hunt runs Oct. 10–14. and Allowing those who buy a multi-season elk hunting permit to hunt all three seasons - archery, rifle and muzzleloader - on Utah's spike-only and... READ MORE

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