TBC Press - Outdoor Hunting, Fishing News

For the first time in Washington, wildlife managers have found in deer a viral infection known as Adenovirus Hemorrhagic Disease (AHD). Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) officials confirmed AHD, which can be deadly to deer, in a herd east of Goldendale in Klickitat County. This type of AHD is specific to deer and is not uncommon in other states, including Oregon where an outbreak was reported near The Dalles earlier this year. Stefanie Bergh, WDFW district wildlife biologist, said reports of dead deer fawns began in early July and have continued through... READ MORE

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  The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is taking public comments on its recommendation to keep the Columbian sharp-tailed grouse on the state's threatened species list. The department periodically reviews the status of protected species in the state. The public can comment through Nov. 25, 2017, on the listing recommendation and recently updated status report for the Columbian sharp-tailed grouse. The draft review on the Columbian sharp-tailed grouse is available online. WDFW staff members are tentatively scheduled to discuss... READ MORE

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With hunting seasons for deer, elk, waterfowl and upland game birds set to get underway in September, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has issued its annual online guide to hunting opportunities throughout the state. WDFW's Hunting Prospects report, available online, provides updated information about game populations, hunting rules and land access in every game-management district in the state. State game managers ask that hunters pay special attention to several new rules that will take effect this year... READ MORE

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Beginning Sept. 1, Washington anglers will be restricted to catch-and-release fishing on the Snake River due to an extremely low forecast of fish expected back this season. State fishery managers also are reducing the daily catch limit for steelhead on tributaries of the Snake River, including the Grande Ronde, Touchet and Tucannon rivers, as well as on the Walla Walla River. Anglers fishing any of those rivers will be limited to retaining one hatchery-marked steelhead beginning Sept. 1. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) also will lift the rule requiring... READ MORE

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  An Arizona angler fishing out of Westport has established the sport fish record for the largest blue shark caught in Washington waters, fishery managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) confirmed. Zachary Jackson, from Show Low, Arizona, caught the 27.63-pound blue shark on July 30. Jackson caught the fish, which measured 55 ¾ inches, while fishing for... READ MORE

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Several important changes in the state's fall hunting seasons for deer, black bear and wild turkey are included in the new 2017–2018 West Virginia Hunting and Trapping Regulations Summary. The publication is now available at all West Virginia hunting and fishing license agents and Division of Natural Resources district offices, as well as the DNR Elkins and South Charleston offices. It also is available online. Hunters and trappers are encouraged to carefully review these regulations and the changes in hunting seasons. Important changes for 2017–2018 include... READ MORE

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  West Virginia’s waterfowl seasons are set for 2017-2018. These seasons are set within the guidelines established annually by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. “The big news this year is that, after almost 30 years, the bag limit for black ducks has been increased to two,” said Mike Peters, West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) game bird biologist. Federal regulations require all licensed migratory bird hunters, including... READ MORE

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West Virginia's 2017-2018 hunting season dates and bag limits for mourning dove, woodcock, common snipe and sora and Virginia rails have been set. These seasons are set within the annual guidelines established by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The dove season is split into three segments with this first segment running from... READ MORE

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  Increased deer observations following another mild winter have Wisconsin hunters and state wildlife officials alike excited for fall hunting seasons - the 2017 archery and crossbow deer seasons run concurrently statewide from Sept. 16 to Jan. 7, 2018. Hunters should expect good to excellent deer numbers in most areas within the central and southern farmland zones, and more deer in the forested zones after several years of no antlerless harvest and mild winters. With our most recent mild winter, reports of... READ MORE

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  When the ducks dont come to you, you can go to the ducks. Floating a river or jump-­shooting ponds, potholes, and creeks puts ducks in the bag on tough days. The tactic has an excitement all its own: You trade the breathless anticipation of seeing ducks drop into the decoys for the adrenaline boost of waterfowl blasting into the air in a shower of spray. You’re also trading incoming and overhead shots for chances at birds going up and away. The shooting is much more like upland hunting than typical waterfowling. Here are some tips... READ MORE

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Georgia hunters utilizing archery equipment will get the first opportunity at bringing home a deer beginning Saturday, Sept. 9, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. Last year, 139,043 archery hunters harvested just over 50,000 deer. Statewide, hunters can use archery equipment throughout the entire 2017-2018 deer season. All hunters must report their deer harvest through Georgia Game Check, including... READ MORE

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  Iowa survey results indicate a statewide average pheasant population decline of 30 percent and quail population decline of 23 percent, but pheasant brood sightings are up statewide and quail are being reported everywhere in the quail range, said Todd Bogenschutz, upland wildlife biologist for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources who coordinates the survey. So what happened? The lack of dew in Iowas ditches and fields during the survey timeframe is likely a major factor skewing this year’s survey results, he said. Most of Iowa was listed as... READ MORE

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The morning air is crisp and comfortable. Dew blankets the grass and clings to spider webs that glisten as the sun’s rays find them. A late August taste of fall is enough to get any deer hunter excited with anticipation about what is around the corner. The 2017-18 deer season opened on Saturday, Sept. 2 in Kentucky with the start of the 136-day archery season. The crossbow, youth gun, muzzleloader and modern gun seasons follow later this fall. As bowhunters prepare to return to their tree stands, and others eagerly await their... READ MORE

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With more than 90 hands-on activities that showcase outdoor education, sports and recreation, there is something for everyone at the Missouri River Outdoor Expo Sept. 16-17 at Ponca State Park. Those who attend the expo will be able to try a variety of outdoor activities, including archery, kayaking, fishing and more. The expo will also include live wildlife exhibits, exhibition shooting, a canine aquatics competition, a lumberjack show and much more. All activities are offered at no cost. A complete list of expo activities and events is available at... READ MORE

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  Northern bobwhite abundance has increased statewide compared to 2016, while pheasant abundance appears similar to last year and prairie grouse numbers have declined, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s Upland Game Hunting Outlook. The outlook is based on spring and summer upland game surveys, and conditions reported by biologists. Regional weather events that could impact populations are considered. Northern bobwhite abundance increased in... READ MORE

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