TBC Press - Outdoor Hunting, Fishing News

  The population of non-native mountain goats is growing prolifically in the Teton Range in Wyoming, while the number of native bighorn sheep is in noticeable decline, a biologist says. Counting bighorn sheep from a helicopter over the past three years, Wyoming Game and Fish Department biologist Aly Courtemanch has tallied no more than 57 bighorns in the Tetons, a considerable drop from... READ MORE

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  Manitobas Lake Winnipeg is widely regarded as the hottest walleye ice-fishing destination on the continent. In the last couple of years, however, people have started whispering that the fishery is in decline, with the big fish disappearing. The Manitoba Wildlife Federation’s managing director, Rob Olson, agrees, saying the lake’s days are numbered if changes aren’t made soon to the commercial fishery. Commercial fishing with gillnets accounts for... READ MORE

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Catch five different bass species and you have a Georgia Bass Slam! The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) introduces the Georgia Bass Slam to recognize anglers with the knowledge and skill to catch different species of bass in a variety of habitats across the state, while also stimulating interest in the conservation and management of black bass and their habitats. Black bass are the most sought after species in North America, and for... READ MORE

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The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is extending the deadline to apply for a 2017 Kentucky elk hunt due to unexpected technical problems with the state-run computer network that processes applications. The deadline to apply for Kentucky’s elk hunts will now close at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern time) Wednesday, May 3. Kentuckys online application system shut down... READ MORE

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  The deadline to apply for the 2017 Maine Moose Permit Lottery is fast approaching! The online application process is fast and simple and you receive instant confirmation that you have successfully entered the lottery. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. on May 15, 2017. Applicants are awarded bonus points for... READ MORE

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Michigan’s long-awaited guaranteed spring turkey hunt – Hunt 234 – opened May 1st. The intent of the spring turkey season is to provide opportunity to all hunters while maintaining high-quality turkey hunting, said Department of Natural Resources upland game bird biologist Al Stewart. Hunt 234 is a great way for anyone to get out hunting this spring, with a month of hunting and the ability to buy your license over the counter without... READ MORE

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The 2017 bear and elk hunting application period is open now through June 1. A total of 200 elk and 7,140 bear licenses will be available for the 2017 hunting seasons. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources encourages applicants to take a few moments to watch the videos explaining the bear and elk drawing process. Bear licenses are available for both residents and nonresidents; however... READ MORE - SEE VIDEO

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  Duck hunters are being urged by Fish and Game New Zealand  to wear life jackets when hunting on waterways this game bird season, with water levels in some parts of the North Island still much higher than normal as a result of the recent storms which deluged the country. The game bird hunting season opens this Saturday (6 May) and the traditional event will see thousands of hunters venturing out on rivers, lakes, streams and into wetlands around the country. In early April... READ MORE

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Its time to start planning your big game hunt. Don’t forget to apply for an Oregon controlled hunt by Monday, May 15 at 11:59 p.m. PT. New this year as part of efforts to simplify the regulations, final tag numbers are already printed in the 2017 Oregon Big Game Regulations. Due to the severe winter in parts of eastern Oregon and higher winter mortality of wildlife, there have been some tag reductions for... READ MORE

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  Non-residents can apply for Alaska fall 2017 Kodiak bear hunts by May 31 5pm AKST time. Hunting Kodiak bears is a unique privilege. Because of the worldwide importance of these bears and the restrictive regulations governing Kodiak bear hunts, it is important that you learn as much as you can before applying for a hunt or going into the field. This guide answers some of the most commonly asked questions about Kodiak bear hunting... READ MORE

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  From lanky sandhill cranes to petite red-necked phalaropes, Alaska migratory birds are appearing statewide in ever-increasing numbers, adding life to marshes, coasts, and streams. The birds' arrival is a sure sign of spring and a reminder, too, for pet owners to keep dogs leashed or under control around sanctuaries and refuges, parks, wetlands, and other places migrating birds stop to rest, feed, or nest. The primary concern is that... READ MORE

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  Florida snook closed to all harvest in Gulf state, federal and inland waters, including all of Monroe County and Everglades National Park, May 1. Seasonal harvest closures conserve Florida’s valuable snook populations and help sustain and improve the fishery for the future. Snook is open to harvest in Atlantic state, federal and inland waters, including Lake Okeechobee and the Kissimmee River, through May 31, closing June 1. Both the Atlantic and Gulf will reopen... READ MORE

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The Indiana DNR opened an additional 1,150 acres for public use along the Wabash River in Parke, Vermillion and Vigo counties, for spring turkey season. The new properties opened on April 22. The standard spring turkey season runs April 26-May 14. The new properties, acquired through the DNR’s Healthy Rivers INitiative (HRI), increases the acreage of... READ MORE

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Despite a new law, HEA 1231 effective June 30, 2016, that expanded the firepower allowed for private land, deer hunting was down in Indiana. In 2016, hunters harvested 119,477 white-tailed deer in Indiana. This is a 4-percent decrease from the 2015 harvest of 124,769 deer. Harvest numbers exceeded 1,000 deer in 58 counties and 2,000 deer in 14 counties. Harvest information by equipment type and... READ MORE

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