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Chad Mendes Takes You Along on His Alaska Moose Hunt - Video
by TBC Press on 09/16/16
MMA Fighter Chad Mendes just got back from his Alaska moose hunt and was nice enough to document the whole thing and take us along with him. It’s a little under 20 minutes of video that Chad filmed and edited himself, which is pretty impressive in itself, but wait until you see the beautiful country and all that goes into a moose hunt like this one. You can watch his entire adventure in the video below, and oh yeah, he harvests a world-class moose at the end of it... SEE VIDEO
Diverge Hunting Photo Contest with Killer Prizes
by TBC Press on 09/16/16
For the past 4 years, SITKA Gear has challenged hunters to see things differently through its Diverge Photo Contest. The fifth annual contest is now underway, and up for grabs is $40,000 in gear and other prizes to the 300 photographers who surprise and inspire the SITKA Team the most. Think about it – you already bring your smartphone with you on every hunt, so... READ MOREDeadline to Qualify for the Florida Lionfish Challenge is Sept 30
by TBC Press on 09/16/16
Study Finds Florida has a Robust and Growing Bear Population
by TBC Press on 09/16/16
One of the nation’s leading bear scientists, Dr. Joseph D. Clark of the U.S. Geological Survey and the University of Tennessee, has released the final modeling results estimating Florida’s black bear population. Data collected by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) staff and partners in 2014 and 2015 and analyzed by Dr. Clark’s team have confirmed that Florida’s bear population is robust and widespread. The final estimates indicate that Florida’s statewide bear population now stands at... READ MORENH Bear Season Off to an Average Start
by TBC Press on 09/16/16The New Hampshire bear hunting season, which started September 1, is off to an average start in terms of harvest rate. The statewide harvest to date is estimated at 300 bears, but numbers are preliminary at this early point in the season. Despite low food abundance this summer, many critical fall bear foods have recently become available due to modest or above-average production. In addition... READ MORE
NH Youth Waterfowl Hunt Weekend - September 24-25
by TBC Press on 09/16/16New Hampshire's Youth Waterfowl Hunting Weekend will be held statewide on Saturday and Sunday, September 24-25, 2016. To participate, youth must be age 15 or younger and must be accompanied by a properly licensed adult age 18 or older. The adult may not hunt. The youth does not need a hunting license or duck stamp. The youth weekend is a great way to get kids involved in waterfowl hunting. In addition... READ MORE
Practice Oregon Waterfowl Hunting Oct 1 & 2 in Gervais
by TBC Press on 09/16/16Oregon DFW will co-host a waterfowl hunting practice event Saturday, Oct. 1 and Sunday, Oct. 2 with Cabela’s and Mid-Valley Clays at their facility located at 6181 Concomly Road NE, Gervais. Visitors can try a variety of waterfowl hunting scenarios on both days (from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday). Both new and experienced waterfowl hunters are welcome and the minimum age requirement to participate is... READ MORE
Texas Deadline for Popular Drawn Deer Hunt Categories Sept 20
by TBC Press on 09/16/16
Elk Call Possibly Triggered Bear Attack on Wyoming Hunter
by TBC Press on 09/16/16
A Casper, Wyoming hunter who was maimed by a bear Tuesday morning was calling for elk to assist his bow-hunting friend when the bruin attacked him on steep, timbered slopes in the Leidy Highlands. Reggie Riebe reportedly suffered injuries to his hands, arms, buttocks and scalp, but by Wednesday afternoon was in “good condition” in the primary care unit of St. John’s Medical Center... READ MORE
Arizona Youth Waterfowl Hunting Clinic Sept 30 in Show Low
by TBC Press on 09/15/16
The next generation of local duck and geese hunters and their families are invited to attend a free waterfowl hunting clinic at Sportsman’s Warehouse in Show Low on Friday, September 30 at 6:30 p.m. The hour-long clinic will be presented by Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) biologists. The clinic will include... READ MORE
California Northeast Zone Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days Sept 24-25
by TBC Press on 09/15/16As in years past, California’s young hunters will have one weekend to hunt in the Northeastern Zone before the general waterfowl seasons open around the state. The Youth Waterfowl Days in the Northeastern Zone for the 2016-2017 season fall on Saturday, Sept. 24 and Sunday, Sept. 25. In addition...READ MORE
California Public Hunts This Fall for Wild Pig, Waterfowl & Upland Game in Solano & Merced Counties
by TBC Press on 09/15/16
Several Dead & Beheaded Alligators Found in Florida
by TBC Press on 09/15/16
It’s alligator hunting season in Florida, but apparently some hunter is taking it to another, gruesome level. Two alligator bodies – both beheaded – were found floating in a canal, another found stuffed in a container of some kind. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the discovery, but... READ MORE
Kansas Johnson County Pheasants Forever Youth & Women’s Hunt Oct 1
by TBC Press on 09/15/16The Johnson County Pheasants Forever (PF) Chapter is hosting the Outdoor Family Fun Day/Youth and Women’s Hunt on Saturday, Oct. 1 at Eckman’s Hunting Preserve, 988 E 1800 Rd., Baldwin City. Hunting opportunities will be available for youth age 12-15 who have hunter education certification and are accompanied by an adult sponsor, and women who are novice hunters. In addition... READ MORE
Kansas & National Wild Turkey Federation Youth Camp Oct 1-2
by TBC Press on 09/15/16The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) will hold the 2016 NWTF Kansas State JAKES Camp, October 1-2 at White Memorial Camp, 6 miles north of Council Grove, off highway K177. The camp is open to youth 17 and younger and features fishing, arts and crafts, BB gun shooting, trap and target shooting, 3D archery, canoeing, flint knapping, and turkey calling with turkey hunting legend Ray Eye. In addition... READ MORE












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