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   Last week the US Senate Environment and Public Works Committee approved an amendment on the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2016 that would remove federal protections from gray wolves in Wyoming, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota. Wolves in these states were only recently returned to the Endangered Species List—and the protections afforded within—after a decision by a federal court in late 2014. Since then, the protected status of the species has been a controversial issue in the four states.  READ MORE

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Vermont waterfowl hunters who did not remove their hunting blinds from the waters of the state earlier must do so before February 15 on Lake Champlain or May 15 on inland waters according to a reminder from the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. State law requires removal of the blinds before these deadlines in order to protect natural areas and to prevent boating accidents after the ice melts. READ MORE

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  While we are gone, our regular outdoor hunting and fishing news blog will be down. However, you can still enjoy daily hunting and fishing news on our website, courtesy of the Outdoor Hub. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Our regular outdoor news blog will resume Monday January 25... TBC Press

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Delaware’s 2015/16 firearm deer hunting season reopens Saturday, Jan. 16, with shotgun deer season running through Saturday, Jan. 23, followed by the resumption of muzzleloader season from Monday, Jan. 25 through Saturday, Jan. 30. The state’s continuing archery and crossbow seasons also conclude Saturday, Jan. 30. In order to hunt, Delaware residents age 16 through 64 are required to purchase a Delaware hunting license. Deer must be tagged immediately after harvest, and tags must remain attached until the deer is processed. Delaware hunting licenses come with four antlerless deer tags, but additional antlerless deer tags may be purchased online or from license agents for $10.   READ MORE

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   Tickets for the National Rifle Association’s Great American Outdoor Show Presented by Outdoor Channel, held February 6-14, 2016 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, are now on sale. Purchase tickets online at...  READ MORE

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Those who just can’t get enough of the scenic beauty at Minnesota state parks in a week or two stay, should act now to nab one of the few campsites available for longer stays, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. At a limited number of state park campsites, visitors can stay for a whole month or even a full season. Reservations for these opportunities are due by Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016. For pricing and other park-specific information, or to submit a request to reserve a site, prospective visitors can...  READ MORE 

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The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites Missouri waterfowl hunters to upcoming public workshops where Department staff will gather hunter input about duck season dates and zone boundary locations for the 2017-2020 hunting seasons. Participants will have the opportunity to review long-term data about weather, migration, habitat use, harvest, and hunter opinions, and to discuss season date and zone preferences with other hunters and MDC staff. MDC will use the hunter input gathered through the workshops, along with results of hunter-opinion surveys, to help establish Missouri's 2017-2020 duck season dates and zones.  Read More

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Individuals interested in taking a hunter education class in 2016 are reminded to register early as most classes are held the first few months of the calendar year.  To register for a hunter education course, students need to sign up online at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website, gf.nd.gov. Many classes will be added over the next several weeks, and the rest will be added throughout the year as they are finalized. READ MORE

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The Virginia Upland Classic welcomes bird dog hunters and has six scheduled Hunts around the state. If you have a bird dog and want to find a friendly, safe venue to bird hunt , you are invited to come participate in the managed Hunts. No membership is required, just a Virginia hunting license and a blaze orange hat and vest.  READ MORE

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   Infectious salmon anemia virus (ISA) is one of the most dreaded viruses capable of infecting the species, capable of wiping out fish populations and causing billions of dollars in damages. A recent study published in the journal Virology hints that a variant of the virus, which previously devastated salmon farms in Chile, has been detected in wild fish populations in British Columbia.

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   Did you know that under Canada’s Criminal Code, ice fishermen are obliged to guard their fishing holes and that if anyone accidentally falls in, the angler who drilled the hole could face manslaughter charges? The Alberta Conservation Association (ACA) is now warning anglers about the law and its ramifications after being informed by lawyers that the organization could face the same legal challenges for operating surface aerators.

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If you are interested in learning how to become an effective, ethical and responsible furharvester in Kansas, consider attending the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourisms (KDWPT) Furharvester Education Certification Class on. Jan. 30. There is no cost to attend and all ages are welcome. The class will be held at Murphys Taxidermy, 2205 E 9th, Winfield. To register, call (620) 222-8007.  Topics covered in the one-day class include...  READ MORE

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   Marylands winter turkey hunting season will be open Jan. 21-23 statewide. This season was established in 2015 to increase hunting opportunities. Hunters reported taking 108 turkeys in the first-ever winter season last year.

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