TBC Press - Outdoor Hunting, Fishing News

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and California Wildlife Officers Foundation are again co-sponsoring the annual Passing on the Tradition essay contest for young hunters. The California Wildlife Officers Foundation will recognize one grand prize winner with a lifetime California hunting license, valued at more than $600. Second and third place winners will also... READ MORE

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  Chris Rudzitis caught this massive muskie on Minnesota’s Mille Lacs Lake, the same lake that recently hosted the Bassmaster Elite’s final event of the 2016 season. This huge muskie measured 57. 5 inches in length and 27.5 inches in girth, and weighed an estimated 55 pounds, a true heavy weight! Chris was using a ... READ MORE

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  The Duluth-area resident Teresa Head was in for several surprises the first time she went deer hunting in Minnesota Saturday, Oct. 15. Chief among them was her harvest of a 17-point buck in the waning daylight of that first day hunting. Many would consider her harvest the deer of a lifetime – it weighed 235 pounds field dressed and its antlers sprouted a 20-inch spread. In addition... READ MORE

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With trophy-quality deer, over-the-counter permits, $5 youth permits and the opportunity to hunt the rut, there are many reasons for Nebraska hunters to join the field. The November 12-20 deer firearm season is fast approaching. Archery season is still underway, ending Dec. 31. December is also the month for muzzleloader deer season. Permits are still available in many units; buy yours at... READ MORE

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Fall is always a great time to fish Rogue Valley lakes in Oregon, especially now that these lakes received an extra helping of hatchery trout. ODFW’s Cole Rivers Hatchery had more trout than stocking plans called for, giving an unexpected bonus to trout anglers. Additional trout were purchased from Desert Springs Trout Farm. The following waterbodies received rainbow trout in the past week... READ MORE

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The Pennsylvania fall turkey hunting season opens Oct 29 in WMUs 1A and 2A is reduced to one week (Oct. 29-Nov. 5), plus a three-day Thanksgiving season (Nov. 24-26). In WMU 1B, the season will remain one week (Oct. 29-Nov.5), but the Thanksgiving season is eliminated. And in WMU 4C, the season is reduced to two weeks (Oct. 29-Nov. 12), plus the three-day Thanksgiving season (Nov. 24-26).. In addition... READ MORE

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The Kansas pheasant and quail seasons open Nov. 12, 2016 and close Jan. 31, 2017. The daily bag limit for pheasants is four roosters with a possession limit of 16. The daily bag limit on quail is 8 per day and the possession limit is 32. Start planning now because opening day will be here before you know it. Pheasant and quail numbers were much better last year than in previous years, but overall harvest was still below average. After reviewing data gathered through various field surveys this spring and summer, biologists are predicting this improving trend to continue. In addition... READ MORE

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  The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) will auction surplus buffalo at the Maxwell Wildlife Refuge on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, beginning at 11 a.m. The auction is open to the public, and lunch and concessions will be available. Those interested in bidding are encouraged to arrive early to receive a bidder number. The Maxwell Wildlife Refuge, 6 miles north of Canton in McPherson County, is managed to preserve the area’s prairie heritage and maintains herds of buffalo and elk, both native to Kansas grasslands. In addition... READ MORE

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  The Michigan Department of Natural Resources invites waterfowlers to bring their young hunters to one of Michigan's Wetland Wonders in October and November for a memorable hunting experience. Hunters can choose from several dates and locations for youth waterfowl hunts. Parties with at least one youth will be given priority in the draw at all seven Wetland Wonders... READ MORE

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Elk shoulder seasons in Montana have gotten off to a quiet but effective start. Wildlife managers in the regions with active shoulder seasons are seeing hunters taking a few elk and being effective at reducing late summer and early fall landowner conflict with the animals. Landowners have seemed to be satisfied that early shoulder seasons provided them with a tool to get trusted hunters on their croplands with a minimum of hassle, said Mike Thompson, wildlife manager for FWP region 2 in Missoula. We’ve received reports from... READ MORE

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Recreational salmon and steelhead fishing will close starting Saturday, Oct 23 on the Columbia River from Buoy 10 to the Hwy. 395 Bridge near Pasco, Wash., under rules adopted by fishery managers from Oregon and Washington. The closure is based on the latest fall Chinook run forecast, which indicates the Upriver Bright component, which includes ESA-listed Snake River wild Chinook, is tracking at 71 percent of the preseason forecast of 579,600 Chinook. Coho salmon and steelhead returns have also been revised downward from pre-season forecasts. In addition... READ MORE

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  With the opening of the 2016 pheasant hunting season last week, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that there are a growing number of opportunities to take part in this treasured Michigan tradition. Pheasant hunting season is Oct. 10-31 in the Upper Peninsula in Menominee County and portions of Iron, Marquette, Dickinson and Delta counties; Oct. 20-Nov. 14 in the Lower Peninsula and Dec. 1-Jan. 1, 2017, in selected areas of... READ MORE 

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