TBC Press - Outdoor Hunting, Fishing News

There's still time for Idaho hunters to enter the drawing for the hunt of a lifetime. The deadline to enter the second Super Hunt drawing is August 10. Entries for two elk, two deer, and two pronghorn hunts along with one moose hunt will be drawn, as well as a "Super Hunt Combo" that will entitle the winner to hunt for all four species - elk, deer, pronghorn and moose... READ MORE

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) reminds anglers to be aware of spawning lake sturgeon in New York's Great Lakes waters, Great Lakes connecting channels, and in tributaries of the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence River, Finger Lakes and Oneida Lake. DEC staff receive numerous reports of lake sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens) caught by anglers targeting walleye at this time of year... READ MORE

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  North Dakota’s spring pheasant population index is up slightly from last year, while sharp-tailed grouse numbers are down slightly, according to recent surveys conducted by State Game and Fish Department biologists. Aaron Robinson, upland game management supervisor, said the number of pheasant roosters heard on the spring crowing count survey was up just about 2 percent statewide.... READ MORE 

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Recent changes have increased waterfowl hunting opportunities at Wingfoot Lake in Portage County according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). A drawing will no longer be held and special permits are no longer required to hunt waterfowl on the ODNR Division of Wildlife-owned portions of Wingfoot Lake. Interested hunters are encouraged to... READ MORE

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Ohio waterfowl hunters are also invited to participate in special drawings for hunting blind sites at two northeast Ohio reservoirs August 11th, and 18th. A drawing will be held for Mosquito Creek Reservoir waterfowl blind locations at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, August 20th, 2016 according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)... READ MORE

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Thirteen new cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) were confirmed at a Medina County captive white-tailed deer breeding facility on June 29. With these new positive cases, 25 total white-tailed deer originating from captive white-tailed deer breeding facilities have been confirmed positive for CWD in the state, including the initial CWD positive deer detected in June 2015... READ MORE

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  Those heading out to lakes are reminded to be on the lookout for blue-green algae blooms beginning to form on lakes and ponds across the state. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has received reports of blooms on some southern lakes and blooms will continue to appear throughout the state as the summer months continue... READ MORE

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  New black bass fishing regulations are in effect throughout Florida, beginning July 1. This regulation change will streamline existing rules, allow anglers to keep smaller, more abundant bass and protect larger bass in order to ensure that Florida continues to produce trophy bass in the future... READ MORE

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The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife will close the Kamananui valley road (trail) in Moanalua for the month of July from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily, starting from Tuesday, July 5 to Friday July 29, 2016. Until further notice, Hawaii Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) has closed vehicular access to  the Earl  Pawn campground at Peacock Flats, and the Kuaokala trail in the Kuaokala Forest Reserve and Game Management area, in the Wai‘anae mountains effective immediately.... READ MORE

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  Youth and disabled hunters have until July 21 to apply for an assisted deer hunt at Tuttle Creek Lake. This event is limited to 25 hunters. The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, Riley County Fish and Game Association and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Tuttle Creek Lake are partnering to conduct the 2016 Tuttle Creek Youth/Disabled Assisted Deer Hunt on Sept. 10-11. The hunt is free and open to resident youth ages 11-16 and anyone with a certified disability interested in hunting Kansas whitetails... READ MORE

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The 2016-17 Shooter Qualification Schedule is now available and includes more than 30 firearm qualification sessions at 16 locations across the state, from Allegany to Queen’s Anne County. These events allow hunters to take the necessary proficiency test required to obtain a Shooter Qualification Card in order to participate in many of the managed deer hunts scheduled for the fall and winter... READ MORE

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  Waterfowl and webless migratory bird regulations are already complete for the 2016-17 hunting seasons. This is several weeks earlier than seasons have been set in the past, giving hunters more time to plan. FWP can also now combine both the webless (doves, cranes, and snipe) with waterfowl regulations. As a result, all of the migratory bird regulations are in one booklet. Seasons are as follows... READ MORE

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Permit applications for hunters planning to pursue wild turkeys or sandhill cranes in parts of Montana this fall are available from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. All turkey and sandhill crane permit applicants must have a 2016 Conservation License and base hunting license and they must pay a $5 nonrefundable application fee. Online applications are available and must be submitted by 11:30 p.m. on July 28... READ MORE

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