Hunting
Grants available to support Iowa shooting sports
Two grants are available to develop and support Iowa’s shooting sports programs. 2011 Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Grant Program The purpose of the Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Grant program is to help establish and commit
Iowa family outdoor expo set for September 24-25
The Iowa Outdoor Expo for kids and families is scheduled for Sept. 24 – 25, at the west end of Waterworks Park, near the Izaak Walton League Lodge, 4343 George Flagg Parkway, in Des Moines.
Iowa Pheasant Forecast Mirrors Much of Midwest
We’ve covered, for some time, the downward spiral in Iowa’s pheasant population. It’s important and newsworthy because the Hawkeye state has long been one of the best pheasant destinations in the country, but its imported
Louisiana amends notice of intent on 2012 turkey season regulations
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) presented an amended notice of intent for the 2012 turkey season dates and regulations at the Sept. 1 Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission meeting. Based on public
Feds approve plan to hunt sandhill cranes in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky has gotten approval from the federal government to allow the hunting of sandhill cranes. That means the state can go forward with its plan to hold the first authorized hunt
Hunters bag three wolves in first days of Idaho hunt
BOISE, Idaho (AP) – A couple of Idaho hunters have already reported success in their quest to bag a wolf. Idaho Fish and Game officials say three wolves have been killed since the season opened
Complicated seabird problem at mouth of Columbia River
No matter how hard man tries, it’s predictably difficult to control natural outcomes. Wild animals are opportunistic and strive to survive. Here’s what happened when wildlife officials tried to reign in fish-eating terns… EAST SAND
Pennsylvania residents like gas industry, but have worries
SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) – Pennsylvanians overwhelmingly like the natural gas industry and favor taxing it, but are divided about whether the benefits outweigh possible environmental harm, according to a new Franklin & Marshall College poll
Alaska woman punches bear in snout to save dog
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – A Juneau, Alaska, woman says she knows it was stupid to punch a black bear in the snout to save her dog. But Brooke Collins says the attack happened so fast
