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Pokemon GO Going Wild at Kansas State Parks

by TBC Press on 07/27/16

Pokemon at Kansas State Parks  Elusive Pokemon GO characters have been spotted at many Kansas state parks and nature centers, and there’s no better time to join the chase. The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) welcomes Pokemon hunters stalking the virtual critters that have popped up at some of the most picturesque and educational places in Kansas. The game is an exciting new way to get outdoors and enjoy all that natural Kansas has to offer. In addition... READ MORE

REMINDER: Apply for Maine Any-Deer Permits by Aug 15

by TBC Press on 07/27/16

Applications for 2016 any-deer (antlerless) permit lottery are now available online from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. line applications are due by 11:59 P.M. on August 15, 2016. Paper applications may be submitted in person or by mail no later than 5 P.M. on July 29, 2016. In addition... READ MORE

West Virginia 2016–2017 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Summary

by TBC Press on 07/27/16

Several important changes in the state's fall hunting seasons for squirrel, white-tailed deer, black bear and wild turkey are included in the new 2016–2017 West Virginia Hunting and Trapping Regulations Summary brochure. The publication is now available online and at all West Virginia hunting and fishing license agents.  Hunters and trappers are encouraged to carefully review these regulations due to the numerous changes in hunting seasons. Major changes for 2016–2017 include... READ MORE

Apply for West Virginia Pipestem Resort State Park Controlled Deer Hunt by Aug 15th

by TBC Press on 07/27/16

Applications are being accepted for the WV controlled deer hunt at Pipestem Resort State Park scheduled for Nov. 3, 4 and 5, 2016. Applications must be submitted online by Aug 15th. Forty hunters will be selected randomly for each day of the hunt. In addition... READ MORE

Wisconsin Bonus Antlerless Tags Available Aug 15

by TBC Press on 07/27/16

Wisconsin's bonus antlerless deer tags are available for purchase starting Monday, Aug. 15 at 10 a.m. Bonus tags will be sold at a rate of one per person per day until sold out or until the 2016 deer hunting season ends. Bonus tags cost $12 each for Wisconsin residents, $20 each for non-residents and $5 each for youth ages 10 and 11. In addition... READ MORE

Wisconsin Farmland Zone Antlerless Tags Available

by TBC Press on 07/27/16

whitetail doe on farmland  One of Wisconsin's favorite pastimes - the annual deer hunt - is just around the corner. Hunters are reminded to purchase licenses early and visit the DNR website for other helpful information before heading into the woods. Farmland (Zone 2) antlerless tags are available for distribution. Depending on the deer management unit, one or more Farmland (Zone 2) antlerless deer tags are included with the purchase of each gun and archery deer hunting license...READ MORE

Arkansas Bowfisherman Sets Record for River Carp Sucker

by TBC Press on 07/26/16

Arkansas state record river carp sucker   Arkansas angler Ross Martin may have established a state record for river carp sucker, but he doesn’t expect it to stand long. He’s pretty sure he has caught bigger examples of the species before he pulled in a river carp sucker out of the Maumelle Pool of the Arkansas River late on July 11 with his bowfishing rig. Nobody knew if there was a state record, said Martin, who was fishing with... READ MORE

Arkansas CWD Regulations Go Into Effect

by TBC Press on 07/26/16

Arkansas Commissioners voted unanimously in favor of special regulations to combat the spread of chronic wasting disease in Arkansas during the Commission’s June 24 meeting. Many of the new regulations focus on hunting seasons and bag limits, but a few, particularly those on feeding wildlife, moving deer and deer parts and rehabilitating deer became effective July 16 (10 days after being filed with the Secretary of State’s office)... READ MORE

Maryland Airbow Hunters Face Pending Regulation Changes

by TBC Press on 07/26/16

Airbow hunting  If you’re planning to set out on a hunt in Maryland this fall, there are few things to consider beforehand. This is because new regulations could require a change in plans. At the heart of the issue is how this weapon will be classified. Even though it has the word “bow” in its title, there is some debate over whether or not it should be considered an airgun as opposed to a crossbow. In addition... READ MORE 

North Dakota Anglers Asked to Look for Tagged Chinook Salmon

by TBC Press on 07/26/16

North Dakota anglers who catch a tagged salmon are reminded to turn in the heads and report information to the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Anglers can identify a tagged salmon by looking at the adipose fin – a small fleshy lobe found on the back toward the tail. If the fin is missing it was likely removed by Game and Fish biologists and the salmon probably has a micro-tag embedded in its head. There is no external tag. In addition...READ MORE

Purchase Idaho Controlled Hunt Tags by August 1

by TBC Press on 07/25/16

Idaho big game hunters who were successful in drawing controlled hunt tags for deer, elk, pronghorn, and black bear have until midnight Mountain Daylight Time, Monday, August 1 to buy their tags. Tags may be purchased at any Fish and Game office, any license vendor, by telephone at (800-554-8685), or online from Fish and Game’s website. In addition... READ MORE

Louisiana Gray Triggerfish & Greater Amberjack Fishing Season Closed

by TBC Press on 07/25/16

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced that the recreational greater amberjack  and gray triggerish seasons will remain closed in Louisiana waters.  The recreational season was originally scheduled to re-open on August 1, after the June 1 - July 30 seasonal closure... READ MORE

Nebraska Bighorn Sheep Lottery Permit Applications Close Aug 5

by TBC Press on 07/25/16

bighorn sheep  Nebraska residents may apply for a bighorn sheep lottery permit through Aug. 5. One lottery permit will be issued in 2016. Residents who will be at least 12 years of age by the opening day of the bighorn sheep season may apply. Residents may apply once per calendar year and may receive one permit per lifetime. The nonrefundable application fee is $25. Nonresidents are not eligible. In addition... READ MORE

New Atlantic Cod Rules in Effect for NH Recreational Anglers

by TBC Press on 07/25/16

Marine rule changes allowing a very limited recreational harvest of cod will be in effect August 1 through September 30, thereby expanding opportunities for New Hampshire’s recreational saltwater anglers. The slight ease on restrictions was possible because “Last year’s stock assessment concluded that...READ MORE

North Dakota Deer Lottery Held, Antlerless Licenses Remain

by TBC Press on 07/25/16

North Dakota’s deer gun lottery has been held and individual results are available online at the State Game and Fish Department’s website. More than 1,600 antlerless deer gun licenses remain. Only resident applicants who were unsuccessful in the first lottery can apply for remaining licenses. The first lottery application process – deer gun, muzzleloader, youth and landowner – had more than... READ MORE 

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Hunter Education and Safety Programs

ATTENTION ALL HUNTERS...It's that time again and most states have started their mandatory Hunter Education Programs and / or their Safety Education Programs for the 2022 season. Classes are held in several areas and dates throughout your state.Click on the state you want and scroll down to Hunter Education. All hunters must attend or have attended these programs in order to hunt this spring and/or fall...

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