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The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Board has approved all migratory bird hunting seasons for 2016-2017. It is important to note the mourning dove daily bag limit for 2016-2017 is 12 birds per day. Based upon constituent concerns over lower dove harvest and public input from a public dove hunter survey, the SCDNR Board felt a change in the daily bag limit was necessary because... READ MORE

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  Cougars and bobcats are doing well in Utah. Because they're doing well, members of the Utah Wildlife Board recently approved only minor changes for Utah's 2016–2017 cougar hunting season. And, for the bobcat trapping and hunting season, they'll be no changes. The changes the board approved should result in... READ MORE 

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  God give me work, till my life shall end - And life, till my work is done. If any man tells you he loves America, yet hates labor, he is a liar. If any man tells you he trusts America, yet fears labor, he is a fool. (Abraham Lincoln)

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  An Alaskan fisherman caught a rare blue tinted lingcod in the Pacific Ocean and it was shared on Facebook. Though usually white-hued like halibut, the lingcod, a West Coast bottom-dwelling species, occasionally has an alien-like blue tint to it. The cause of this rare turquoise color is due to a bile pigment called biliverdin, which is responsible for turning the blood serum of these fish that freakishly odd color – but how this pigment gets into the tissues and flesh of the fish, or why only some lingcod turn this striking shade... READ MORE

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Updates and corrections to content in the 2016-2018 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis can be found in the online version of the synopsis and are highlighted red.  They are summarized here and on the Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis Updates and Corrections web page... READ MORE

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  YouTube just announced their new guidelines for what content creators can monetize, and may have just shot some gun channels right in the foot. Content that is considered not advertiser-friendly includes, but is not limited to... READ MORE

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Dove hunters now have an additional field to hunt that was not included in the public fields listing in the 2016-2017 Kentucky Hunting Guide for Dove, Early Waterfowl, Woodcock, Snipe and Crow. This field includes six acres planted in sunflowers in the upper reaches of Dewey Lake Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Floyd County. Hunters may... READ MORE

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The quota hunt application period in Kentucky also coincides with September’s arrival. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources administers quota hunts across the state for deer, pheasant, quail, upland birds and waterfowl. Throughout September, hunters can apply for these opportunities online at fw.ky.gov or by calling 1-877-598-2401. The minimum charge to apply is $3. People should consider... READ MORE

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   The Maryland Department of Natural Resources recently announced the 2016-2017 early migratory game bird hunting seasons. These seasons mark the traditional start of hunting activity in Maryland, Wildlife and Heritage Service Director Paul Peditto said. We wish all hunters a safe and successful year. Bag limits, season dates and shooting hours can be found in the 2016-2017 Maryland Guide to Hunting and Trapping. The seasons are as follows... READ MORE

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The Michigan DNR is working on implementing a policy to add water trails to the state’s trail program. With the wide range of inland lakes and streams, Michigan is a perfect fit.  Water trails range from segments of inland streams to Michigan’s entire Great Lakes shoreline. The policy is designed to help provide some consistency to user expectations of those trails... READ MORE

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Hunters will have a new way of selecting hunting blinds this fall when they participate in any of the waterfowl hunts on the Sauvie Island Wildlife Area’s eastside unit. “The changes are designed to make the selection process fairer by making it equitable for all hunters who were lucky enough to draw a reservation,” said Brandon Reishus, ODFW migratory game bird coordinator. Under the new system... READ MORE

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  While we are gone, our regular outdoor news & blog will be down. However, you can still enjoy daily hunting and fishing news on our website, courtesy of the Outdoor Hub. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Our regular outdoor news and blog will resume Sept 3rd. Thanks again for following TBC Press.

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  The first general black bear season will open Aug 13th along with the general deer hunting season in deer zones A, B, C, D, X8, X9A, X9B, X10 and X12 and extend through Dec. 25. Aug 20th the Archery Season for Black Bears Opens in each of the Five American Black Bear Hunt Zones: Northern California, Central California, Southeastern Sierra, Southern Sierra and Southern California, and will extend through Sept. 11 unless quotas are met. In addition... READ MORE

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