Hook and Bullet
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
Group sues to reinstate rule protecting Alaska bears, wolves
One regulation revoked this year is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ban on killing wolves or bears from aircraft, shooting brown bears over bait and snaring bears within Alaska federal wildlife refuges.
Growth of western North Dakota mule deer population means more hunting opportunities
The 2017 spring survey results show that hunting can be increased in all badlands units except 4A, which experienced more severe winter conditions and a slight decline in mule deer numbers.
Getting a head start on turkey hunting season
Upper Peninsula hunter gets an early start this year on turkey hunting in Michigan.
Big-game hunting recommendations, changes get the OK in Nebraska
Numerous changes coming in 2017-2018 for deer, antelope and elk.
New York state fishing, hunting, wildlife mobile app gets a boost
License holders can now report game harvests via smartphone or other mobile device.
