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Kansas Regular Waterfowl Season Opens Oct 8
by TBC Press on 10/06/16
When one door closes, another opens, and with the close of teal season, waterfowlers can now enjoy the opening of the 2016 Kansas duck seasons. Listed below are the Kansas duck zones and their associated season dates where hunters can begin pursuing early migrants like gadwall, wigeon, pintails, redhead, and shovelers in some areas as early as Oct. 8... READ MORE
Thousands of Ring-Necked Pheasants to be Released Across Ohio
by TBC Press on 10/06/16More than 14,000 ring-necked pheasants will be released at 24 Ohio public hunting areas this fall to provide additional hunting opportunities across the state, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The ODNR Division of Wildlife will release pheasants on Friday, Oct. 21, and Friday, Oct. 28, prior to the small-game weekends for youth hunters. In addition... READ MORE
West Virginia 1st-Segment of Special Split Antlerless Deer Season Oct 15
by TBC Press on 10/06/16
West Virginia Wild Boar Firearms Season Oct 22-29
by TBC Press on 10/06/16
West Virginia's 2016 wild boar firearms season opens Oct. 22, runs through Oct. 29, and is open to West Virginia residents only. To hunt wild boar, hunters must possess one of the following licenses: Class X, XJ, XS, AB-L, A-L or Class A+BG+CS or be exempt from purchasing a license.Boar hunting is restricted to Boone, Logan, Raleigh and Wyoming counties. Boar of either sex may be taken, but... READ MORE
Hunters: Venison Needed to Help Families in Need This Fall
by TBC Press on 10/05/16
With hunting season in full swing, hunters from across the nation are walking the woods & fields. Each year, hunters, meat processors, and food pantries help the hungry. The generosity of hunters has been incredible. The need for venison is great so we are hopeful hunters continue to donate more deer this year. Hunters can help feed the hungry by donating your trophies. There is nothing better than helping our own in this economy. You can check with your local fish and game department to donate in your area or you can check these links below to help... READ MORE
Enter Sweepstakes to Win a Trip to SHOT Show
by TBC Press on 10/05/16
Don’t miss this opportunity! You could win a trip to the world-famous SHOT Show in Las Vegas to meet Ojai, California’s favorite taxidermist, Chuck Testa. All you have to do is enter the Get Mounted sweepstakes for your chance to win; only at CarbonTV! You don’t want to miss out, so enter now... READ MORE
Montana Youth-Only Deer Hunt Oct 20-21
by TBC Press on 10/05/16
New Hampshire 2016 Youth Deer Hunts October 22-23
by TBC Press on 10/05/16New Hampshires youth deer weekend, Saturday and Sunday, October 22-23, 2016, is the perfect time to take a youngster hunting. This special weekend gives young people age 15 and younger the opportunity to go deer hunting with an adult mentor, without the pressure of competing with thousands of adult hunters. Accompanying adults must be licensed hunters and are not allowed to carry a firearm. Prospects for this year’s youth season are... READ MORE
New Hampshire Hunter Reminder: Regarding Pheasant Season Closures
by TBC Press on 10/05/16The 2016 pheasant hunting season opened on October 1 and the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department reminds pheasant hunters that due to safety concerns, all pheasant stocking sites will be closed to pheasant hunting until noon statewide on both Thursday and Friday of the first three weeks of the season. The specific dates on which all pheasant sites will be closed until noon are October 6-7, 13-14, and 20-2, 2016. No pheasant hunting within our stocked sites should occur before noon on those dates. In addition... READ MORE
Utah Youth Pheasant and Quail Hunts Oct 15-17
by TBC Press on 10/05/16
Washington Statewide Waterfowl Hunting Opens Oct 15
by TBC Press on 10/05/16Washington's statewide waterfowl seasons will get underway Oct. 15. Last season, nearly 550,000 waterfowl were harvested in Washington. Duck (except scaup) coot, and snipe seasons will open, as well as goose seasons in all goose management areas. The exceptions include ... READ MORE
Washington Firearms Deer Hunting Opens Oct 15
by TBC Press on 10/05/16Washington's most popular hunting seasons will get underway Oct. 15, when hunters with modern firearms will take to the field for deer. Deer hunting opportunities should be good in many parts of the state, said Jerry Nelson, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) deer and elk manager. Last year's deer harvest was the highest in our state since 2004, but drought took less of a toll this summer and overwinter survival was favorable in most areas, said Nelson. In addition...READ MORE
Wisconsin Deer Donation Program Helps Families in Need This Fall
by TBC Press on 10/05/16
Each year, hunters, meat processors, and food pantries help the Wisconsin DNR and its partners donate thousands of pounds of venison to those in need. The generosity of hunters has been incredible," said Brad Koele, DNR wildlife biologist. The need for venison is great so we are hopeful hunters continue to donate more deer this year - individuals and families are truly appreciative of the venison they receive. How you can help... READ MORE
Georgia Dove Season Has More Hunting Dates Starting Oct 8
by TBC Press on 10/04/16Dove hunters have more opportunities to take to the field in October and November, according to the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). Dove fields will be available Oct. 8 to Oct 28, and again Nov. 24 to Jan 13. Dove hunters ready to harvest more birds can look forward to these later season dates, said Tina Johannsen, Program Operations Manager with WRD Game Management. While predicting the pattern of migratory birds can be difficult, the fields look good and... READ MORE
Hawaii Advises Ocean Users to Use Extra Caution During October
by TBC Press on 10/04/16
For centuries, traditional Hawaiian chants have warned about an increased risk of shark bites in the fall. According to the DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR), that warning is still appropriate. October is the month with the greatest number of shark bites, said DAR Administrator Bruce Anderson. We recommend ocean users exercise a little more caution this month especially, and also through the end of the year. In addition... READ MORE












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