Hook and Bullet
Cabela’s-Bass Pro Shops merger approved
The long-anticipated merger between Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops was made official July 11 as Cabela’s shareholders voted in favor of the move, according to multiple reports. Also according to reports, the transaction for Sidney,
In Vermont, one last shot at a moose hunting permit
Vermont’s auction for five moose hunting permits is open until 4:30 p.m. Aug. 10. Bids will be opened and winners notified on Aug. 11.
In Alaska, changes proposed for subsistence hunting policies
Subsistence hunters may soon be able to hunt deer anywhere on federal public lands in Southeast Alaska.
DNR waterfowl numbers: Ducks vary, Canada geese soar
This year’s Canada goose population estimate a whopping 120,000 higher than last year.
DNR grouse numbers: Ruffed counts up, sharptails about same as last year
The 2017 survey results for ruffed grouse were 2.1 drums per stop statewide. The averages during 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 were 0.9 and 1.1 and 1.1 and 1.3, respectively.
Iowa cuts deer tag numbers to maintain population, combat CWD
Decrease from 74,500 to just over 72,100 for antlerless deer hunting that begins in September and runs through early next year.
Host Marshall already gearing up for Governor’s Pheasant Opener
Surrounding Lyon County has more than three dozen wildlife management areas and has a rich hunting and outdoors heritage.
‘Shot your float’ right the first time and you’ll catch fish right off the bat (video)
Kristen Monroe talks about balancing floats with the proper sinker weight to achieve ‘neutral buoyancy.’
Michigan continues battle against bovine tuberculosis
Michigan has the longest-running continuous wildlife TB surveillance program in the world.
