TBC Press - Outdoor Hunting, Fishing News

  Starting July 1, 2016, nonlead shot will be required when taking upland game birds with a shotgun in California, except for dove, quail, snipe, and any game birds taken at licensed game bird clubs. In addition, nonlead shot will be required when using a shotgun to take resident small game mammals, furbearing mammals, nongame mammals, nongame birds and any wildlife for depredation purposes... READ MORE

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  The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division is proposing a change to walleye fishing regulations at Lake Blue Ridge in Fannin County.  This change would adjust the current walleye creel and possession limit from fifteen (15) to eight (8) fish. The current creel and possession limit of fifteen walleye at Lake Blue Ridge was established in the 1970’s and no longer meets management objectives... READ MORE

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Deer hunters are reminded that the deadline to apply for an antlerless deer permit is July 16, 2016. This permit is required for any hunter who wishes to hunt antlerless deer. There is no fee to apply; a $5 fee is charged if you are awarded a permit during the Instant Award period. If you have not yet applied, you may... READ MORE 

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Applications may be made for Nebraska paddlefish snagging permits July 1-14. Snagging of paddlefish and nongame fish is permitted Oct. 1-31 in the Missouri River from the Gavins Point Dam west of Yankton, S.D., downstream to the mouth of the Big Sioux River at mile marker 734, west of Sioux City, Iowa. All inland waters in Nebraska are closed to paddlefish harvest... READ MORE

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A significant upturn in the forecasted run to the Lostine River prompted ODFW to open the Wallowa River on July 2 for hatchery spring Chinook fishing. Anglers will be able to fish salmon from the deadline at the lower end of Minam State Park upstream to the mouth of the Lostine River. The Chinook salmon season on the Imnaha River will close July 3... READ MORE

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  In 2016, 25 sharp-tailed grouse harvest permits have been made available for Game Management Unit 8 in northwestern Wisconsin. Those interested in hunting sharp-tailed grouse in Unit 8 must submit an application before 5 p.m. Aug. 1 to enter the permit drawing - applications cost $3. Hunters are encouraged to... READ MORE

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Eligible hunters with an interest in participating in the 2016 gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities are encouraged to contact a land sponsor and sign up for a hunt before the Sept. 1 hunter participation deadline. As of the June 1 sponsor application deadline, 75 landowners have enrolled nearly 77,000 acres of land across 42 counties for this year's hunt, which takes place October 1-9... READ MORE

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The mule deer population is on the rise as a result of good spring moisture for the past three years. The doe:fawn ratio has shown a favorable increase in the last two years, leading biologists to take notice. For mule deer, research has shown we need a ratio of 66 fawns for every 100 does to maintain or increase the population size.  The average number of fawns in key mule deer herds statewide over the past two years has been... READ MORE 

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  As you begin to plan your fall hunts, be advised that hunting with an airbow is not legal in Wyoming for taking big game, trophy game animals or wild turkey. The airbow is an air-powered device that shoots arrows for hunting. Several of our office managers and field staff have received questions about using this new device... READ MORE 

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  Beginning July 1, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department will accept applications for fall turkey, limited quota beaver, and limited quota sandhill crane. And, for those who have been waiting anxiously to apply for preference points, can begin to do so also on July 1. Fall turkey and limited quota sandhill crane applications must be completed by August 1; limited quota beaver is open through September 1. All preference point applications must be purchased by October 31... READ MORE

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  General season deer and elk tags go on sale July 1, but some resident elk tags in nine general seasons are sold in limited numbers known as capped elk zones. Tags for these nine zones will go on sale at 10 a.m. (Mountain Daylight Time) on July 10 and will be sold online, through license and tag vendors, or by phone. Fish and Game offices will be closed on July 10... READ MORE

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Population counts are up for several species of ducks that breed in Minnesota, according to the results of the annual Minnesota Department of Natural Resources spring waterfowl surveys. Despite fairly dry conditions, duck numbers seemed good across all species, said Steve Cordts, DNR waterfowl specialist.  This year’s Canada goose population was estimated at 202,000 geese, lower than last year’s estimate of 250,000 geese. An additional 17,500 breeding Canada geese are estimated to be in the Twin Cities metropolitan area... READ MORE

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Eight SuperTag hunters will win the opportunity of a lifetime to hunt a moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat, elk, deer, antelope, mountain lion and bison in any legal district open for that species next fall. SuperTag chances are $5 and there is no limit on chance purchases. The deadline to purchase a SuperTag chance is June 30... READ MORE

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Montana hunters interested in participating in "game-damage" hunts on private land or possible management seasons this year have until July 15 to register online with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Hunters from this roster may be identified for three types of hunts: game damage, management season and dispersal. The roster is used by FWP to efficiently respond to landowners in the prevention or reduction of damage primarily caused by deer, elk and antelope... READ MORE

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