Outlook good on opening day of New Jersey spring turkey hunting seasons
The statewide wild turkey population is currently estimated at 20,000 to 25,000 birds.
April 24, 2017
Multiple fishing seasons set to kick off in Michigan
Trout season and Lower Peninsula inland walleye, northern pike and muskellunge open Saturday, April 29.
Louisiana Senate agrees to limit hunting sales tax holiday
Would keep state sales taxes from being charged on firearms, ammunition and archery supplies on the first weekend of September, but would no longer apply to off-road vehicles, airboats, pirogues, animal feed and some other items that have been tax-free.
Wisconsin again mulling woodchuck hunting season
The measure would remove woodchucks from the state’s protected species list and establish a hunting season for them from the beginning of July through the end of December with no bag limits.
Utah man gets felony sentence for illegal Nevada elk killing
Will pay more than $20,000 in penalties, with a 32-month suspended sentence and loss of hunting and fishing privileges for six year in illegal killing of elk.
Harsh winter means fewer antelope, deer hunting licenses in western Wyoming
But statewide, Wyoming plans to offer more licenses for antelope, mule deer, white-tailed deer, elk and bighorn sheep. Fewer moose and bison licenses will be offered.
New Mississippi law exempts disabled veterans from hunting, fishing fees
It says no license will be required for hunting or fishing at events where participation is limited to veterans with disabilities caused by combat. The veterans must have been honorably discharged, and they can live in Mississippi or come from out of state.
Successful turkey hunt for Pennsylvania teen girl
New York Outdoor News editor Steve Piatt mentored Skylar Conklin, 14, of Sayre, Pa., and helped her harvest her first turkey while hunting in Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
