Hunting
West Virginia wildlife officials look to relax some hunting regs
Changes would impact deer and bear hunts.
Emperor geese up for possible hunt after decades of conservation
A majority of the emperor goose population breeds on the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta in southwestern Alaska, and the bird can only be found in Alaska and Russia.
Pope And Young Club announces potential world-record desert bighorn
Georgia man bags monster Arizona bighorn; initial entry score could surpass the existing world record by over 10 inches.
Deer health: the wintering whitetail’s metabolism
All things considered, the naturally occurring physiological and biological reduction in metabolic rate greatly increases the chance that a deer is to live to see the reprieve of springtime.
Hunters in New York state take 1,539 black bears during 2016 seasons
That’s about 10 percent fewer than in 2015, but slightly more than the recent five-year average.
Proposed Maine law would benefit older deer hunters
Would allow hunters 70 and older to shoot antlerless deer during the state’s fall open hunting season.
Wisconsin hunting, fishing fees wouldn’t go up under Walker budget
But the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources would be allowed to raise state park admission and camping fees under the two-year spending proposal.
Wyoming Game and Fish anticipating drop in funding from gun sales
Could hurt agency’s bottom line by reducing federal gun tax collections that are shared with the state.
Small-game relief: Channel your inner 8-year-old and chase squirrels and rabbits with the .22
The days are lengthening, and the Minnesota season for bushytails and bunnies runs through the end of February, so grab the shotgun and rifle for winter hunting.
