TBC Press - Outdoor Hunting, Fishing News

  Massachusetts 2017 Pheasant Hunting Season Opens Oct 14 and runs through Nov 25. Hunting on Sundays is prohibited. Every year, MassWildlife stocks about 40,000 ring-necked pheasants statewide. These birds stocked on public and private lands that are open to hunting. Pheasants are paid for entirely by revenue from license fees. Hunting hours begin at sunrise and end at sunset on Wildlife Management Areas (WMA's) stocked with pheasant or quail, otherwise hunting hours begin... READ MORE

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Beginning in October, Massachusetts surplus Antlerless Deer Permits in certain zones are available for zones 10, 11, 13, and 14 until sold out. ZONE 11 IS SOLD OUT. Zone 10 there are 9,234 surplus permits are available. You can purchase 1 permit per day. Zone 13 has  2,581  and  zone 14 has 2,630 surplus permits are available. You can purchase 4 permit per day. In addition... READ MORE

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  The National Rifle Association has released a statement saying they support the new rules regarding bump-stock regulation, and calls for a federal review by the ATF. In a statement that goes completely against its traditional opposition to gun-related regulations the NRA believes that devices designed to allow semi-automatic rifles to function like fully-automatic rifles should be subject to additional regulations. This surprising call to action from the NRA follows suite with... READ MORE 

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As the archery and turkey seasons continue and the youth deer hunters will take to the field this weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters about recently implemented changes involving the use of deer and turkey carcass tags. Deer tags are still issued with license purchases. However, validation and attachment of tags is no longer required, nor is the requirement to keep the tag with the deer meat. Turkey carcass tags have... READ MORE

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  The longtime and popular tradition of pheasant hunting in Wisconsin will again take center stage when the fall 2017 pheasant hunting season opens statewide at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14. The season will run through Dec. 31, with the possibility of being extended until Jan. 7, 2018. A 2017 Pheasant Stamp is required to hunt pheasants statewide, as well as a valid small game license. Please note that the free leg tags previously required on the hen/rooster areas are no longer required. The daily bag limit is... READ MORE

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  TBC Press is on assignment. While we are gone, our regular outdoor news and blogs will be down.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Our regular outdoor news and blogs will resume Monday, Oct 9th. Good luck to all in the field or on the water. Thank you for following TBC Press

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  With hunting season in full swing, hunters from across the nation are walking the woods & fields.  Each year, hunters, meat processors, and food pantries help the families in need all over the country. The generosity of hunters has been incredible and the need for venison is great so... READ MORE

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  With hunting season in full swing, hunters from across the nation are walking the woods & fields. Sportsmen and women certainly appreciate this time of year, with the opportunity to get outdoors, enjoy the sport and bring home fresh game for the dinner table!  Hunters are not just contributors to wildlife management or meals for individual families, but also to.... READ MORE

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Alabama 2017-18 deer hunting season opens with archery Oct 15 - Feb. 10 in Zones A and C for either sex,  Zone B, antlered buck only: Oct. 15 - Oct. 24 and Zone B, either sex: Oct. 25 - Feb. 10. Game Check requires that all hunters, regardless of age or license requirements, report deer and turkey harvests within 48 hours of the harvest. In addition... READ MORE

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  The Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries will be unveiling a new opportunity for public land hunting this upcoming 2017-2018 season. Registration closes Oct 3, 2017 AT 08:00AM CST. This new public hunting format comes in the form of a Special Opportunity Area (SOA). This year, four SOAs, will offer a limited number of slots for a successful permit holder and guest(s) to hunt a dedicated 300-400 acre unit for a 2-4 day hunt on these select SOAs.  The SOA’s are typically smaller than WMAs in acreage and are more... READ MORE

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The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) announces the youth deer and duck hunt schedules at the M. Barnett Lawley Forever Wild Field Trial Area (FWFTA) in Hale County. The hunts will take place in late November 2017 through January 2018. Registration will be open September 15 through October 31, 2017. Hunters will be selected via a computerized, random drawing after registration closes. In addition... READ MORE

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The 2017 waterfowl hunting season begins Saturday, Sept. 30, as local lakes and reservoirs become a stop for a variety of migratory birds. Hunters are gearing up to enjoy this exciting and challenging outdoor recreational opportunity. Western Colorado lies within the Pacific Flyway and has split seasons for waterfowl... READ MORE:

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  Colorado elk & mule deer hunt opportunities available in Rio Blanco County at Collins Mountain Ranch or Miller Creek Ranch. Both applications are due at the office by 5pm, Oct 6. Only hunters who have qualified and whom have been selected will receive notification, including specific dates and details. Unsuccessful applicants will not be notified by CPW, so if you do not receive notification, you were not selected to participate in any of these special hunting opportunities. All selected hunters will be required to... READ MORE

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife is issuing hunting license refunds and preference point restoration exceptions for hunters who had their Colorado hunts cancelled due to Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, or one of the many wildfires burning in our western states. The fire exception is only for those fires that are burning outside the state of Colorado. CPW Director Bob Broscheid said,“We’re making an emergency exception to our policy of only providing refunds 30 days prior to the start of the hunting season. We hope this provides some relief to... READ MORE

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The Gulf County bay scallop season will open to harvest Sept. 23. The 2017 season was postponed earlier this year due to a naturally occurring algae bloom (Pseudo-nitzschia) in St. Joseph Bay that affects shellfish. Recent samples have indicated that the scallops in St. Joseph Bay are safe for human consumption and meet FDA requirements for opening harvest in the bay. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will continue testing of the bay. The 2017 season will be open for... READ MORE

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