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Illinois resident and non-resident Illinois Youth Firearm Deer permits and resident and non-resident Illinois archery deer permits ar on sale now. Firearm deer permits and muzzleloader-only deer permits go on sale Oct 18.  In additon... READ MORE

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  Hunters can apply online now for 2016-17 Illinois controlled pheasant hunting opportunities available at 18 IDNR sites. Fourteen of the sites are operated by the IDNR, while four other sites are managed by concessionaire T. Miller, Inc. In addition... READ MORE 

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Indiana application period for the Put-and-Take pheasant hunt is September 1 to November 30 first-come, first-served. Put-and-take hunting days will start on a Saturday in mid- to late-November. Pheasants are released for put-and-take hunting on Atterbury, Glendale, J. E. Roush Lake, Pigeon River (west of State Road 3), Tri-County, Willow Slough and Winamac FWAs. (Subject to change annually.) The cost for put-and-take hunts is $28 per person. In addition... READ MORE

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Patoka Lake’s waterfowl resting areas (WRA’s), east of Walls Boat Ramp and the Allen Creek finger, are only open to waterfowl hunting and boat traffic on select days during the year. The 2016-2017 OPEN dates, allowing for hunting and boat traffic, are listed below... READ MORE

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MassWildlife announced the sale of Surplus Antlerless Deer Permits by Wildlife Management Zone. Permits were staggered over the following days in October. Once on sale, permits will remain available until sold out in each Wildlife Management Zone.... READ MORE

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MassWildlife is offering paraplegic sportsmen and sportswomen the opportunity to hunt deer in several locations across the state during a special three-day season. This year’s hunt dates are November 3 – 5, 2016. Locations include Devens Reserve Forces Training Area (Harvard/ Lancaster), Quabbin Reservation (Belchertown), two properties in northern and southern Berkshire County, and Otis/Edwards Military Reservation (Falmouth). Licensed paraplegic hunters who have an interest in participating in this hunt should... READ MORE

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  Massachusetts has approved the 2016 Blue Hills Deer Management Program and licensed hunters wishing to participate in the controlled hunt must submit an application, be selected through a random lottery, and attend a mandatory hunter orientation. Changes from last season include... READ MORE

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New for 2016 will be two segments to the New Jersey bear season Starting  with archery Oct 10. Segment A is a six-day season October 10-15. The first three days (October 10-12) will be archery only; the final three days (October 13-15) will be for both archery and muzzleloading rifle hunters. In addition...READ MORE

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The first segment of the Tennessee statewide fall Canada goose season will run Oct. 8-25 while the northwest Canada goose zone dates are Oct. 8-12. The 2016-17 Tennessee Waterfowl Hunting Guide printed version had the dates incorrectly listed. Following the opening segment, other statewide Canada goose zone dates are... READ MORE

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  The youth and apprentice black bear Hunting Days for 2016 have been extended to include both Saturday and Sunday October 8-9, 2016. This hunt is separate from the Deer and Turkey weekends. Blaze orange is not required except in areas that have an open deer firearms season during this weekend.  However blaze orange  is strongly recommended. More details are... READ MORE

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  While optimism for a successful hunt is the primary focus, hunters are encouraged to brush up on safe hunting practices. Basic firearm rules are pretty straight forward.  Here are the 10 commandments for firearms... READ MORE

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  Due to anticipated storm events, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has temporarily closed all activities and roads in the J.W. Corbett and Allapattah Flats Wildlife Management Areas, and the John C. and Mariana Jones/Hungryland and DuPuis Wildlife and Environmental Areas until further notice.  All listed areas are closed to access, effective Oct. 5, at 12:00 a.m. This apply to... READ MORE

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  Florida’s recreational and commercial stone crab claw harvest season opens Oct. 15 in state and federal waters. To ensure this valuable resource is available for generations to come, take care when removing crab claws and follow all protective management guidelines for stone crab harvest. In addition... READ MORE

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