Hunting
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,
Pheasant Hunting
Wisconsin pheasant hunters, for the most part, are finding out just what two to three tough winters can do to wild pheasant populations. While carryover of state-released birds, or birds raised by landowners, have made
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
Tips from VT F&W for Hunting Mentors
WATERBURY, Vt — A youngster’s first deer hunt can mark the beginning of a lifelong passion for the outdoors and a commitment to wildlife conservation. To make the most of the upcoming Youth Deer Weekend,
UT: Pheasant and quail numbers are up
Walk-In Access areas are a good place to hunt If you like to hunt pheasants and quail, this might be the perfect fall to give the state’s Walk-In Access areas a try. It looks like
