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Resident and non-resident deer hunters can apply for the second lottery drawing for 2016 Illinois Firearm Deer and Muzzleloader-only Deer permits. The deadline to apply for the second lottery is June 30.  The 3rd Lottery Deadline is  August 19th . Remaining Firearm Permits will be... READ MORE

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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers to get ready for the fishing seasons that open next Sunday, May 15, in the Upper Peninsula. Seasons for walleye, northern pike and muskellunge for all U.P. waters including the Great Lakes, inland waters and St. Marys River open May 15. Anglers currently can catch-and-immediate-release largemouth and smallmouth bass on most waters statewide. The possession season for bass opens... READ MORE

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  The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host a Discover Nature – Women’s Basic Shooting Academy this summer.  The academy will consist of a classroom session followed by two mentored shooting sessions. MDC invites women ages 18 or older, or girls ages 14 and older if accompanied by an adult, to attend this exciting and educational experience.  At this special shooting academy, participants will learn the basics of firearms safety, shooting techniques, equipment, target shooting, hunting and...  READ MORE

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If youd like to get into Utah's backcountry and hunt turkeys this spring, but you don't have a permit yet, no problem: theres still plenty of time to hunt. And plenty of permits are available. Utahs general statewide turkey hunt runs until May 31. Jason Robinson, upland game coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources, says reports hes received from the field indicate turkey hunting has been excellent this spring. "We've been getting lots of... READ MORE

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   The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) announced its purchase of over 2,600 acres of land in eastern New Kent County. This acquisition, approved by the VDGIF board for the price of $9.3 million dollars, includes more than 2 miles of frontage on the York River in addition to 5 miles along the Ware and Philbates creeks. The property contains substantial tidal and upland wildlife habitat and will be a significant addition to the VDGIF’s Wildlife Management Area system. These valuable ecosystems are home to a variety of wildlife, including deer and turkey, small game such as rabbits and squirrels, waterfowl, black ducks, teal, mallards, and.. READ MORE

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   It is a common tendency among hunters to take pride in our dogs. Whether it is their conformation or breeding, we strive to breed and hunt with the best of the best. Another part of a superb dog, however, is intelligence. We have all had a dog in our time that may not have been firing on all of its mental cylinders. Despite being a good dog and trying to please, perhaps things just didn’t click as well as they could. 

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   No other big game tournament allows teams to fish anywhere in the world for 8 hours in their time zones. The World Cup is for 1 day only, for 1 species only and with 1 winner only. There is no second place in the World Cup. The entry fee of $3000 includes everyone on the boat. The OPTIONAL additional $5000 BIG BLUE CHALLENGE is for those who want to win an even BIGGER AWARD.  In 2011 this division was won with a 585 lb Kona blue marlin...READ MORE

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  The Alaska Division of Sport Fish is reducing the bag and possession limit for northern pike in all lakes and flowing waters of the Minto Flats area (including the Chatanika and Tolovana rivers, and Minto Lakes). The bag and possession limit is decreased to 2 fish, and only one of these fish may be 30 inches or more in total length. This northern pike bag and possession limit change will be in effect from 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, June 1 through 11:59 p.m. Friday, October 14, 2016... READ MORE

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The Arizona Game and Fish Department has posted the 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations online. The department now is accepting paper applications for 2016 hunt permit-tags issued through the draw process for deer, fall turkey, fall javelina, bighorn sheep, fall bison and pheasant (the draw process for elk and pronghorn antelope took place in mid-April). The online application service for the draw is expected to be available in early to mid-May... READ MORE 

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The application period for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn, fall black bear and fall turkey controlled hunts started May 1 and runs through June 5. Hunters may apply for controlled hunts at any hunting and fishing license vendor, Fish and Game office; or online.  An additional fee is charged for telephone and Internet applications. Hunters must have a valid 2016 Idaho hunting license to apply... READ MORE

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   Memorial Day weekend brings an extra-special celebration for bass anglers in Missouri. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds them that the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, May 28, marks the opening of catch-and-keep bass season in most streams south of the Missouri River. The black bass catch-and-keep season applies to most streams south of the Missouri River for largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted or Kentucky bass and runs from May 28 to Feb. 28, 2017. Anglers may catch these species legally all year, anywhere in the state. They may... READ MORE

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The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) urges sportsmen and other interested parties to become involved in the big game quota setting process by providing their input at the upcoming Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners meeting next Friday and Saturday (May 13-14) in Reno. The meeting will be held at Truckee Meadows Community College, Sierra Building, Room 108 with Friday’s meeting beginning at 9 a.m. and Saturday’s meeting starting at 8 a.m... READ MORE

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Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commissioners from the states of Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts have met with industry representatives and set the allowable landing days for the 2016 Management Area 1A Atlantic herring fishery.  The following landing days were set for Area 1A: 3 landing days per week from June 1, 2016, through June 30, 2016; 4 landing days per week from July 1, 2016 through July 14, 2016; and... READ MORE

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