TBC Press - Outdoor Hunting, Fishing News

  The Nevada Department of Wildlife was able to conduct aerial chukar density surveys in all 13 transects established in northern Nevada during the week of August 7-10, 2017. A series of thunderstorms occurred throughout the weekend prior to the survey which may have reduced the number of chukar observed. Overall, the results of the survey indicated... READ MORE

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  Come September, scouting and hunting resident Canada geese that flock up in vast North Carolina farm fields is a paradise for hunters. Like many other states, North Carolina throws out half the rulebook during its 30-day September goose season. For a month, nonmigratory resident birds can be hunted with unplugged shotguns and electronic calls; shooting hours are extended a half hour past sunset, and there’s a... READ MORE

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The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is once again asking grouse hunters for help with future bird management by simply collecting some feathers from harvested birds and sending in wing envelopes this fall. Wing data allows biologists to monitor production, reconcile bird counts and get a better understanding of the harvest ratio of males to females, and juveniles to adults. Instructions for submitting wing data are... READ MORE

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The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is currently working with landowners in eight hunting units across the state who would like to host hunters with antlerless deer licenses in 2017. Participating landowners are located in hunting units 2I, 2J2, 2K2, 3A4, 3B3, 3D2, 3F2 and 4E. The program is not intended for buck hunters, but designed to direct hunters with antlerless licenses to specific areas to reduce deer populations. Interested hunters can get... READ MORE

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  The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will offer special archery deer hunts at seven locations, which border three of Ohio’s state scenic rivers, through local lottery drawings. The hunts will offer sportsmen a unique opportunity to explore seldom visited sites, while lessening the impact of deer browsing on native plant populations. The Scenic Rivers program has identified properties along some of Ohio’s highest quality rivers and streams to be open for the hunts. These woodland and successional habitats, including... READ MORE

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A public-access hunt in southeastern South Dakota has everything you need for a successful whitetail bowhunt and is there for the taking. People think that if they’re not on a managed property with a 150-inch buck behind every bush, then they don’t have good deer hunting, that’s insane. As a public-land hunter, Tony Peterson from Field & Stream has a message... READ MORE

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  The rut gets all the ink for craziness, but shedding velvet comes in a close second in terms of shaking up a buck’s world. While the process of shedding is short-lived—it takes only a day or two for most bucks, and some will have clean antlers within a matter of hours—the event signifies a whole new phase for whitetails. Here are three key things that happen when bucks reach hard antler, and how to deal with them... READ MORE

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  TBC Press is on assignment periodically throughout the summer and want to inform our readers accordingly. While we are gone, our regular outdoor news & blogs will be down.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Our regular news and blogs will resume Monday, Sept 5th. Thank you for following TBC Press

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  God give me work, till my life shall end - And life, till my work is done. If any man tells you he loves America, yet hates labor, he is a liar. If any man tells you he trusts America, yet fears labor, he is a fool. (Abraham Lincoln)

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Got orange? If not, now is a good time to obtain blaze orange for fall hunting. Humans can recognize blaze orange and will relate it to the presence of a human because it is a color not found in nature. Some states require hunters to wear at least 400 square inches of blaze orange on their head, chest and back when hunting during firearm season. See what your state requires... READ MORE

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  With more and more news on death and/or serious injuries regarding treestand accidents. Backcountry Press wants to stress the importance of treestand safety. Take the FREE Treestand Safety Course from HUNTERcourse.com. It is The ONLY TMA approved online treestand safety course. The FREE Course Covers... READ MORE

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Colorado's highly anticipated 2017 deer hunting season opens with archery hunting Aug 26-Sept 24 west of I-25 and Unit 140. Muzzleloader follows Sept. 9–17. 2017 Over-the-counter Big Game Unlimited Licenses are on sale These licenses are unlimited in number and available in a range of units and seasons. There are unlimited OTC licenses for cow and either-sex archery elk, bull elk in the 2nd and 3rd rifle seasons, either-sex elk in the plains, either-sex archery pronghorn, and doe and either-sex whitetail deer. They are restricted to... READ MORE

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  DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife has confirmed a new state record in the Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament: a 36-pound, 3.2-ounce blue catfish, caught June 20 by Jordan Chelton of Harrington. The fish was 38½ inches long and had a girth of 27½ inches. Chelton caught the fish in the upper Nanticoke River near Seaford on 12-pound test line with a chunk of Atlantic menhaden (bunker). The catfish took the bait about... READ MORE

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