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The Department of Land and Natural Resources announces the opening of the 2017 Spring Bearded Turkey Hunting Season on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. The spring season will run for 46 consecutive days through Saturday, April 15, 2017 (with the exception of Unit E – Kipuka Ainahou that will run for 31 days). The spring season will be for bearded turkeys only, in locations identified below. The season length, bag limits, and hunting areas are... READ MORE 

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The Department of Land and Natural Resources announces the opening of archery hunting in Pu‘uanahulu game management area (GMA) beginning Saturday, March 4, 2017, and continuing on weekends and State Holidays through Sunday, June 25, 2017. To accommodate other hunts, annual closure of the archery season in this GMA will be from July through February.  Season length, bag limits, and hunting areas are those established in Title 13, Chapter 123, “Rules Regulating Game Mammal Hunting.”  The following conditions and restrictions will apply for the hunt:.. READ MORE

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  The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) tagged 100 fish at Lake Dockery last October.  Largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, and channel catfish were marked with a yellow tag on their back behind the dorsal fin.  Anglers are encouraged to fish Lake Dockery and catch a tagged fish.  To date, only two anglers have brought in a tag to claim their reward. Anglers that catch a tagged fish should... READ MORE

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  Antlers will abound throughout the Palmetto State as the search for new state record deer antlers gets underway during the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources' (SCDNR) annual series of measuring sessions. Each year during March, SCDNR measures deer antlers across the state, with a major effort taking place during the Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic scheduled for March 24-26 at the State Fairgrounds in Columbia. Area dates and times as follows.... READ MORE

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It’s time to get turkey tags! In order to legally hunt turkeys, all South Carolina hunters, including hunters under the age of 16, must possess a set of turkey tags. Tags are available over the counter at South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) offices located in Charleston, Clemson, Columbia ( downtown and State Farmer’s Market), Florence, and York. Tags can also be ordered online, by phone at 1-866-714-3611, or applications can be printed and mailed. Hunters should remember to specifically request... READ MORE 

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  The Vermont 2017 Spring Snow Goose Conservation Order will occur statewide March 11 through April 28. The daily bag limit is 15 snow geese, and there is no possession limit. Waterfowl hunting regulations in effect last fall will apply during the 2017 Spring Snow Goose Conservation Order with the exception that unplugged shotguns and electronic calls may be used, and shooting hours will be extended until one half hour after sunset. In addition... READ MORE

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  Starting in 2017, California anglers will be allowed to retain canary rockfish for the first time in more than a decade. Canary rockfish was declared overfished in 2000, but the population rebuilt to healthy levels quicker than anticipated based on a combination of conservation efforts and restrictive management. The new regulations are effective as of Feb. 7. The open season dates and allowable fishing depths for each of the recreational Groundfish Management areas are as follows... READ MORE

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  In order to encourage the taking of coyotes from March to August, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division is introducing the Georgia Coyote Challenge.  Each coyote killed, up to five (5) a month per hunter/trapper, will earn an entry into a monthly drawing for a lifetime license (or equal credit for purchase of hunting/fishing licenses). How do you participate in the Georgia Coyote Challenge?... READ MORE

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There are 84 spring turkey hunts offered this year in Kansas, with a total of 165 Special Hunt permits available. Twenty-five are Mentor Hunts, 29 are Open Hunts and 30 are Youth Hunts. Hunters must apply online by March 6, 2017 to be drawn for a hunt. There’s no fee to apply, and the draw is open to residents and nonresidents. In addition... READ MORE 

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Kansas Light Goose Conservation Order, is open Feb. 13-April 30, 2017. In an effort to reduce the population of snow and Ross’ geese, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) authorized this special hunting season for light geese. To increase hunter success, the conservation order authorizes hunting methods not allowed during the regular seasons, including the use of electronic calls and unplugged shotguns. Extended shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. In addition... READ MORE

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  Hunters who dream about the hunt of a lifetime will be happy to know that the 2017 Maine moose permit lottery application process is now open. The online application process is fast and simple and you receive instant confirmation that you have successfully entered the lottery. To apply online, please visit Maine Dept of Wildlife website. The deadline for online applications is 11:59 p.m. on May 15, 2017. In addition.. READ MORE

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The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department has proposed to reduce statewide moose hunt permit issuance from 71 in 2016 to 51 in 2017. The initial proposal was approved by the Fish and Game Commission at its February meeting. This begins the state’s rulemaking process, which will include development of a rule-making notice, scheduling of public hearings, and the opportunity to submit written comments. Hearing dates will be... READ MORE

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  On Feb. 2, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Director Greg Sheehan signed an emergency order. The order supersedes a Jan. 31 order. The Jan. 31 order closed shed antler gathering only in 11 counties. The latest shed antler closure will protect deer, elk and moose across Utah. The Feb. 2 order closes shed antler gathering in all of Utah's counties — on both public and private land — until April 1. If you're tempted to break Utah's shed antler gathering closure, you might want to think again... READ MORE

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