TBC Press - Outdoor Hunting, Fishing News

  With an anticipated 500,000 firearm deer hunters afield in search of white-tailed deer earlier this week, early reports indicate varied success across Michigan. Warm weather and fog in some areas seem to have had an effect on deer movement. Michigan DNR wildlife biologists across the four wildlife regions have provided feedback about the start of firearm deer season... READ MORE

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A southeastern Minnesota trout stream that suffered a major fish kill 15 months ago is bouncing back, according to a recent stream survey done by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. In mid-October, staff from the DNR’s Lanesboro fisheries office conducted a fish population assessment on a portion of the South Branch Whitewater River northeast of Rochester. They found that... READ MORE 

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As many furbearer seasons across Montana open in December, trappers and hunters should note a few changes to regulations. During the second year of jaw collection, pelt tags will not be issued until hunters or trappers harvesting a bobcat, otter or swift fox provide a cleaned and air dried, complete lower jaw (both sides) for aging.  The lower jaw must be ... READ MORE

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  The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) and sponsoring partners will conduct the 2016 Youth and Women’s Celebrity Pheasant Hunt at Waconda Lake (Glen Elder Reservoir) on Saturday, Dec. 10. The event will begin at 7:15 a.m. with breakfast in the Hopewell Church basement at Glen Elder State Park, followed by a pre-hunt safety program. Hunters, guides, and mentors will then spend the remainder of the morning and early afternoon hunting various limited-access refuge areas around Glen Elder Reservoir. In addition... READ MORE

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  As winter approaches, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) reminds resident hunters of a unique opportunity that could exist later this winter. South Dakota residents may register for potential depredation hunts for deer, antelope and turkey starting Dec. 1, 2015. Hunters can register (free of charge) online and are encouraged to register for counties near their home or within close driving distance. In addition... READ MORE

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The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission decreased the number of licenses available for the 2017 spring turkey hunting season. Fifty-two fewer resident one-tag male turkey licenses and 600 fewer resident two-tag male turkey licenses will be available for prairie units. Nonresidents will see six fewer one-tag male turkey and 48 fewer two-tag male turkey licenses for the prairie units as well. In addition... READ MORE

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  If you'd like to hunt Utah wild turkeys next spring, it's time to start preparing for the hunts. Applications for limited-entry hunting permits will be accepted online starting Nov. 30. If you apply for a limited-entry permit, but don't draw one, you can still hunt turkeys next spring. Permits for Utah's general spring turkey hunt go on sale Feb. 23. In addition... READ MORE

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  While fishing for bass on California’s Lower Otay Lake, Noy Vilanysane hooked into something that turned out to be a huge surprise. He was fishing in a bass tournament, using 8-pound-test line on a spinning rod, and casting a 4-inch swimbait. However, his choice of tackle attracted something he didn’t expect. Noy hooked into a blue catfish that would end up crushing the previous lake record. The fish weighed... READ MORE

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The new Florida Bay County Shooting Range officially debuts its state-of-the-art 18-station sporting clays course, 5-stand sporting clays, and multiple position rifle and pistol ranges at a grand opening celebration Saturday, Nov. 19. The free event is open to the public and features supervised target shooting opportunities for youth and adults, door prizes, demonstrations, bounce houses for the kids and more. Gates open at 9 a.m. CST and the first 200 guests receive a free commemorative hat. In addition... READ MORE

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  The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced today a new waterfowl hunting opportunity at Broadford Lake in Garrett County. The managed hunting opportunity complements the existing goose hunting program at Deep Creek Lake. The two hunts are by permit and reservation only during select days (Nov. 21-23). Interested hunters can... READ MORE

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Marylands migratory Atlantic Population Canada goose hunting season runs Nov. 19-25, and again from Dec. 16, 2016 through Feb. 4, 2017. The daily bag limit is two geese per day in this Canada Goose Hunting Zone. The possession limit for all migratory game birds is three times the daily bag limit. This waterfowl season includes nine Saturdays, giving goose hunters ample opportunity to spend time in the field. In addition... READ MORE

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At the six northwest Montana check stations through Sunday, November 13, a total of 10,977  hunters checked 785 white-tailed deer (497 of these were bucks), 113 mule deer, and 60 elk for a 8.7 percent rate of hunters with game.  Overall, harvest was up somewhat as compared to last year when 6.9 percent of hunters checked game.  Hunter numbers are down about eight percent as compared to last year. In addition... READ MORE

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