Hunting
Mid-March grab bag: Oppose the GROW Act, plus it’s outdoors awards season
New legislation threatens the Conservation Reserve Program, and the Northwest Sportshow means it’s time to honor Hall of Fame anglers plus the Outdoor News Person of the Year.
Even veteran turkey hunters can learn a thing or two by listening to other experienced hunters
There may be more truth in an off-the-cuff comment by a Midwestern turkey hunting guide who said he could help anyone be a better turkey hunter with three simple recommendations. Get a blind. Use a
In Montana, 3 men plead guilty to illegally hunting bull bison
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Three men have pleaded guilty to the illegal hunting and wasting of bull bison north of Yellowstone Park. The Bozeman Daily Chronicle reports that Jesse Darr, Ryley Heidt and Peyton Simmons, all
Crow-shoot competition under fire in Vermont
WILLIAMSTOWN, Vt. — Wildlife advocates in Vermont are trying to stop a competitive crow-shoot event. The Burlington Free Press reports the Vermont Wildlife Coalition recently started a petition to ask the Vermont Fish and Wildlife
Virginia hunters harvest a record 2,861 bear
That’s up 17 percent from last year. Turkey harvest down 24 percent.
Minnesota’s newest WPA open to public hunting, recreation
In a news release Wednesday, March 14, Pheasants Forever and its partners announced the acquisition of 320 acres in western Minnesota to be designated as the state’s newest Waterfowl Production Area (WPA). The newly acquired
Quick ticket to more turkey kills: buy better decoys
Boost your gobbler-hunting odds this spring by splurging on a quality fake wild turkey decoy.
Outdoors stores quietly continue to sell assault weapons
DUNDEE, Mich. — Some big retailers have curbed sales of assault weapons after last month’s school shooting in Florida. But several outdoor chains, including Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, Gander Outdoors and Academy Sports, continue to
Vermont ponders lowest moose hunt numbers in modern era
Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife recommending that the state issue only 14 permits this year, and if the decline continues, it is possible the department will recommend issuing no permits for 2019.
