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Vermont’s lottery for moose hunting permits closed July 12, but there’s one more opportunity to get a permit for this fall’s moose hunt. Vermont’s auction for five moose hunting permits is open until 4:30 p.m. August 10. Bids will be opened and winners notified on August 11. Auction winners will hunt in... READ MORE

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  The Natural Resources Commission (NRC) decided to regulate chumming in Michigan at its monthly meeting Thursday, July 14 in Lansing. These regulations went into effect immediately. Following the NRC’s decision, anglers will be prohibited from using organic chum material on any designated trout streams (Types 1-4). In addition... READ MORE

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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that the application period for antlerless deer licenses is now open and runs through Aug. 15. Hunters may apply for one license in any open Deer Management Unit (DMU) statewide; a nonrefundable $5 fee is charged at the time of application. Hunters may choose to apply for either one private-land or one public-land license. In addition... READ MORE 

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North Dakota’s 2016 pronghorn hunting season is set, with 730 licenses available in seven open units, according to Jeb Williams, wildlife chief for the State Game and Fish Department. Only North Dakota residents are eligible to apply for a 2016 pronghorn license. Applicants can apply online at the Game and Fish Department website starting Monday, July 18. Paper applications will be... READ MORE

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Seven first-time South Dakota deer hunters will have the opportunity of a lifetime to participate in a managed youth deer hunt and camp on September 24th and 25th at the Snake Den Lodge near Presho. This free event is open to first time youth deer hunters between the ages of 12 and 15. Participants must be HuntSAFE certified and accompanied by a parent or mentor. Participants will learn how to... READ MORE

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  Starting August 2, Maryland resident hunters can apply for a 2016-2017 waterfowl blind site license. Opening-day applicants will be entered into a lottery for a chance to select their sites. Each blind site license is assigned to a designated location in Maryland waters, where hunters can anchor their boats to hunt waterfowl. Dates and instructions are as follows... READ MORE

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Applications are now being accepted for the controlled waterfowl hunting zone of McClintic Wildlife Management Area (WMA) located near Point Pleasant. Waterfowl hunters who wish to hunt from a shooting station must submit their applications by Aug. 15, 2016, according to Kem Shaw, wildlife biologist for the Division of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Section (DNR).  Hunting is by permit only on a... READ MORE

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  The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers that the unique hook-and-line fishing seasons for lake sturgeon are set to open this Saturday, July 16. Lake sturgeon are one of Michigan’s most historically significant fish species, but there are limited opportunities to target them within the state’s waters... READ MORE

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ODFW is looking for input on potential changes for Oregon hunters with an Oregon Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit. The Commission will consider these changes at their Sept. 2 meeting in Welches. Permits are given to people who provide written certification of a permanent disability from a medical professional and to veterans of the Armed Forces with at least a 65 percent service-connected disability rating. Permit holders get an expanded... READ MORE

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WV mourning dove hunters who wish to hunt from a shooting station during the controlled mourning dove hunt on the South Branch Wildlife Management Area (WMA) have until Aug. 1, 2016, to submit electronic applications, according to Lee Strawn, wildlife manager at South Branch WMA. Hunting is by permit only for the first three days of the mourning dove season, Sept. 1-3. Hunters successful in the lottery drawing will be assigned a shooting station, free of charge, and will be allowed to bring two guests. Permits will not be required to hunt doves after Sept. 3... READ MORE

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  WV hunters are reminded that a concurrent bear season without dogs will occur Nov. 21 – Dec. 3 on public and private land in 17 counties, according to Colin Carpenter, black bear project leader for the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. The deadline for applications is Aug. 15, 2016. Barbour, Braxton, Calhoun, Clay, Gilmer, Grant, Greenbrier, Hardy, Harrison, Lincoln, Pendleton, Pocahontas, Randolph, Tucker, Upshur, Webster and Wirt counties will be... READ MORE

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Applications for the WV 2016 Antlerless Deer Season limited permit areas are now available online, according to Chris Ryan, supervisor of game management services for the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR).  Hunters must apply for a limited antlerless firearms permit via the Electronic Licensing System. The deadline for applications is Aug. 15. Successful applicants will be... READ MORE

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  The Idaho Fish and Game Commission released two 2017 bighorn sheep tags, one for lottery and one for auction, at its meeting in Jerome. The lottery tag was awarded to Idaho Wild Sheep and the auction tag was awarded to the Wild Sheep Foundation. Both organizations have a long track record of conservation projects and contributions to benefit bighorn sheep in Idaho. The two groups will market the 2017 tags as fund raisers with proceeds going to benefit Idaho Department of Fish and Game's bighorn sheep research and management. Information on ticket sales... READ MORE

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