Fishing
2011 Youth Deer Hunt Weekend results for New Hampshire
CONCORD, N.H. — Preliminary reports show that young hunters succeeded in harvesting 387 deer during the 2011 Youth Deer Hunt Weekend in New Hampshire, which took place on October 22-23. This year’s reported youth hunt
SD: Spring Creek boat ramp closed for construction
PIERRE, S.D. – The boat ramp at Spring Creek Recreation Area north of Pierre is currently closed to public use. The ramp is being used to stage repair work at the Spring Creek Marina. Boaters
CO: Pheasant and quail hunters gain more access
DENVER – Colorado pheasant and quail hunters will have access to an additional 45,000 acres of private lands when the season opens Nov. 12, thanks to Colorado Parks and Wildlife and a federal grant program
CPOs Make Arrests in Deer Poaching Case featuring buck valued at $35,000
Springfield – An investigation focused on the unlawful harvest of a 36-point non-typical deer scoring 261 5/8 and valued at $35,000 has resulted in charges against Illinois men. The three men were the center of
Tennessee hunters targeting commission over hog controversy
Nashville, Tenn. (AP) – An effort by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission to eradicate wild hogs is stoking a controversy in the Legislature over whether the commission should be transformed or even abolished. Earlier this
CO: Waterfowlers: Don't take chances while boating
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding waterfowl hunters to use extra caution when using boats while hunting during the 2011-2012 season. Each year, someone dies or is seriously injured in a boating accident,
WI Committee approves bill to bolster hunting
Madison, Wis. (AP) – A bill designed to boost participation in hunting and fishing in Wisconsin by offering steep discounts to first-time license applicants has passed the Legislature’s budget committee. The Joint Finance Committee voted
VT: Hinesburg Man Convicted of Baiting Bears
Barre, Vt – A Vermont commercial hunting guide has been convicted of baiting bears for his hunting clients. John Monfreda, 41, of Hinesburg was convicted October 19, 2011 in Chittenden County District Court. Monfreda was
VT: Youth Deer Hunt Weekend is Nov. 5-6
Barre, Vt – Vermont’s youth deer hunting weekend is November 5-6 this year, the Saturday and Sunday before the rifle season opens. “Vermont’s special youth deer hunting weekend helps to ensure that young hunters get
