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Ways to Survive Crazy Public-Water Duck Hunting Openers
by TBC Press on 09/28/16
It might be the most anticipated day of the year, but you hate it. Go ahead. It’s OK. Admit that you love yet despise the opening day of duck season if you hunt public water. You detest the crowds, loathe the skybusters and can’t stand the circus atmosphere. You can’t work a flock without having some goofball — who pushed into the reeds 65 yards downwind from you 10 minutes before shooting light, mind you — unload on the birds when they’re in the stratosphere. And do those kids have to hail and comeback call every time a black dot appears on the horizon?... READ MORE
Wyoming Lawmaker Seeks Safeguards for Yellowstone-Area Grizzly Bear Hunts
by TBC Press on 09/28/16A high-ranking WY lawmaker says he opposes removing federal protections for Yellowstone-area grizzly bears without more stringent restrictions on future hunts for the animals. A decision on protections for grizzlies in the Yellowstone region of Montana, Wyoming and Idaho is expected by year's end. U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva said in a Tuesday letter to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Director Dan Ashe that he wants grizzly hunting prohibited in areas adjacent to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. In addition... READ MORE
Illinois State & Federal Sites Open for Youth Waterfowl Hunting Seasons
by TBC Press on 09/27/16
A number of Illinois state parks, fish and wildlife areas, conservation areas and recreation areas will be open to youth waterfowl hunting during the 2016 North Zone Youth Waterfowl Hunt, Central Zone Youth Waterfowl Hunt, South Central Zone Youth Waterfowl Hunt and South Zone Youth Waterfowl Hunt, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced today. Federal sites that fall under the IDNR waterfowl administrative rule that will be open are also listed on the DNR website. In addition... READ MORE
Michigan Waterfowl Hunt Areas Open Houses in Early October
by TBC Press on 09/27/16
Michigan Ladies Guided Pheasant Hunt Oct 23 in Belding
by TBC Press on 09/27/16
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, along with Pine Hill Kennels and Sportsman's Club and the Grand Valley chapter of Pheasants Forever, will offer a guided ladies' pheasant hunt Sunday, Oct. 23, at 3329 Johnson Road in Belding, Michigan. Beginners are welcome. Space is limited to 12 ladies, 18 years of age or older, and preregistration is required. Please call Scott Brosier at 616-874-8459 to reserve a spot. In addition... READ MORE
Minnesota Surplus Antlerless Deer Permits Available Oct 3rd
by TBC Press on 09/27/16
Mississippi Deer Archery Season Opens Oct 1-15
by TBC Press on 09/27/16The Mississippi deer archery season opens October 1 for the Hill and Delta Zones and October 15 for the Southeast Zone. Longbows, recurves, compound bows, and crossbows are all considered legal archery equipment and can be used during all hunting seasons for deer. There is no minimum or maximum draw weight, no minimum arrow length, and fixed or mechanical broadheads may be used. In addition... READ MORE
Oklahoma Statewide Archery Season Opens Oct 1
by TBC Press on 09/27/16
Oklahoma’s archery deer season begins Saturday, Oct. 1 statewide. Archery Limit is six deer, which may include no more than two antlered deer. Deer taken by a hunter participating in archery season are included in the hunters combined season limit. Nonresident deer hunters are exempt from a hunting license while hunting deer, but they must possess a nonresident deer archery license. In addition... READ MOREPennsylvania Statewide Archery Season Opens Oct 1
by TBC Press on 09/27/16
Application Deadline For Tennessee WMA Waterfowl Hunts Sept 28
by TBC Press on 09/27/16
First Wyoming Women’s Antelope Hunt October 6-9
by TBC Press on 09/27/16
This October, 45 women from across the nation will head into the field for their first-ever hunt with the Women’s Antelope Hunt in northeast Wyoming. For the fourth year in a row, the Wyoming Women’s Foundation, with support from Wyoming Game and Fish Department, will host the hunt on October 6-9, 2016 at the Ranch at Ucross. The annual event helps develop new hunters by providing women with the opportunity to hunt in a guided and supported environment. New and inexperienced hunters are paired with... READ MORE
Florida Marlins Pitcher Jose Fernandez Dies in Tragic Boating Accident
by TBC Press on 09/26/16
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Florida Marlins Pitcher Jose Fernandez who died in a tragic boating accident early Sunday morning, Sept 25. The boat crash triggered a frantic rescue effort. Fernandez and 2 others were killed when the 32-foot vessel in which they were riding crashed into a jetty in Miami Beach... READ MORE
Illinois Stocks Alligator Gar as Part of Reintroduction Program
by TBC Press on 09/26/16
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Division of Fisheries this week stocked 1,600 alligator gar (each 12 to 14 inches in length) into four waters in the state as part of an IDNR Alligator Gar Reintroduction Program. The alligator gar, which were raised from fry at the IDNR Jake Wolf Hatchery in Mason Co. and a cooperating private hatchery operated by Exelon Corporation, were stocked at... READ MORE
Louisiana Sabine Island WM Area Will Have Limited Access for 4-6 Weeks
by TBC Press on 09/26/16
Sabine Island Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Calcasieu Parish will have limited access for the next 4-6 weeks due to the closure of Niblett’s Bluff Park in Vinton, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced. The Pier Road public boat launch in Orange, Texas, can still be used to access Sabine Island WMA. In addition... READ MORE
Nebraska is Among the Nation’s Top 8 Pheasant Hunting States
by TBC Press on 09/26/16
The Backcountry Press has one of the largest USA fishing tournament directories in the country. Whether an event is for freshwater, saltwater, open water or ice fishing, they are listed in our directory. The 2022 fishing venues are starting to come in.