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The Flint Hills Gobblers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will hold its 16th Annual Spring Turkey Hunting Clinic and Internet-Assisted Hunter Education Class on Saturday, March 25 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will take place at Dry Creek Sporting Clays, south of Emporia, and is open to anyone interested in learning how to become a better turkey hunter. This three-time national award-winning event is free of charge and includes lunch. Participants must be registered by March 1, and space is limited to... READ MORE

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  The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reecently announced the availability of winter supplemental deer feeding permits across the southern section of the Upper Peninsula. Permits allowing private citizens and sportsmen's groups in the U.P. to provide supplemental feed for deer during the winter months are issued by local DNR wildlife biologists under certain provisions. In addition... READ MORE

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The Oregon hunting permit information includes current year information for big game hunts. The information (at the time of this report) is a planning tool even though deadlines and/or pricing is tentative and could change. As this Report is mostly for hunters who travel, all information is based on non-resident status. Different license fees and, in some cases, deadlines apply to residents of Oregon... READ MORE

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Deep snow and extreme temperatures left their mark across South Dakota in recent weeks, with the most severe areas located in north-central and western South Dakota. These weather conditions have resulted in deer concentrating to form several large herds. With cover and food resources limited, deer herds move into farmyards and storage areas for protection from the weather and to feed, said Keith Fisk, GFPs wildlife damage program administrator. Currently, we are working on over 150 requests from across the state for assistance with deer damage to stored livestock feed. The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) has programs and services available, designed to... READ MORE

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  The Arizona Game and Fish Department responded to calls involving a bobcat Thursday, Jan. 12 after it attacked four people in separate incidents within 2.5 miles in the Sedona area. The initial attack occurred at around 8:30 a.m. when a man was bitten and scratched by a bobcat sitting under his vehicle. AZGFD and local law enforcement officers attempted to locate the animal and at 2 p.m., they were alerted that three staff members at Los Abrigados Resort were attacked by a bobcat. The bobcat was located and... READ MORE

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Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Hunter and Bowhunter education instructors, and folks interested in becoming instructors, are welcome to attend one of several workshops being held around Region 6 in January and February. Traditionally, a Region-wide workshop is held every spring.  However, this year, FWP is hosting a state-wide workshop in Helena June 23-25. Marc Kloker, the FWP Region 6 Information and Education Program Manager who oversees the hunter and bowhunter education program for the region, decided to... READ MORE

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The New Mexico 2017 Bear & Turkey Draw Permit Application Deadline is Feb 8th. Applications must be completed before 5 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST).In conjunction with the bear and turkey draw, other big game deadlines are as follows: The following information is a planning tool even though deadlines and or pricing is tentative and could change. As this Report is mostly for hunters who travel, all information below is based on non-resident status. Different license fees and, in some cases, deadlines apply to residents of New Mexico... Read More

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The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will have 382 any-deer bow licenses available to nonresidents in 2017. The deadline for applying is March 1. A lottery will be held if more applications are received than licenses available. Any remaining licenses after March 1 will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. Applicants can apply together as a party. A separate check is required for each application. In addition... READ MORE

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  The 33rd Annual Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic will be held at the State Fairgrounds in Columbia, South Carolina March 24-26. Doors will be open from noon to 8 p.m. Friday, March 24; from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 25; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 26. Classic-goers will find hundreds of exhibitors on site with the latest fishing, hunting and outdoor equipment for show and sale. Admission to the 2017 Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic is $8 and parking is $5 per car. Seniors 62 and over and military get in for $7 while children 10 and under are admitted free. In addition... READ MORE

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  Whether you’re new to hunting or an experienced die-hard, you can learn something new at three upcoming venison and game bird cooking classes taught by Cure Cooking at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park (SHP). The Jan. 21 Deer Sausage Making class will focus on the craft of natural sausage making for deer and other game using traditional methods – no pre-made mixes involved. During the Fresh Venison Cookery class on... READ MORE

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The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department reports that bear hunters in Vermont had a safe and successful hunting season in 2016. Preliminary numbers show that hunters took 697 black bears during the 81days of the two-part early and late bear seasons. There also were no hunting-related shooting incidents. This is higher than the past 10-year average of 520 bears being taken, but it is consistent with the goal of... READ MORE

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Vermont wild turkey hunters had successful spring and fall hunting seasons in 2016 according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. An initial review of hunting results revealed 6,798 turkeys were taken by hunters during Vermont’s three turkey hunting seasons – the spring youth hunt, the regular May spring season, and the fall turkey hunt. In addition... READ MORE

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There are several important application deadlines for Wyoming hunters to remember for the 2017-2018 hunitng season. First is the application deadline for nonresident elk. hunters must apply by 12:00 midnight Jan 31. All applications are now online only. Other permits and deadlines are as follows... READ MORE

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  The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission took another step toward its goal of increasing Kentucky’s elk population at a faster rate by proposing hunting season modifications and setting season dates at its Jan. 6 special-called meeting. Kentucky’s free-ranging elk population is the nation’s largest east of the Rocky Mountains, but the commission is taking strides to grow it faster as a way to create more recreational opportunity. The commission moved to compress the state’s hunting season by... READ MORE

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