Hunting
DNR recommends one year moratorium on Earn-a-Buck program outside Chronic Wasting Disease zones
Madison – Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Matt Frank today announced the department will recommend a one-year moratorium on the Earn-a-Buck program outside of the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) zone for the 2009
Tennessee is first state to launch interactive hunter education course
Nashville – Tennessee is the first state to adopt the HunterExam.com ‘required study’ course. The new HunterExam online course allows students to complete coursework online before attending required hands-on classroom training to obtain their Tennessee
Spring turkey hunters should be aware of wolves’ presence
Pinetop, Ariz. – Hunters have played a significant role over the past 100 years in recovering and reestablishing wildlife populations across our country, ranging from white-tailed deer to wild turkey and Canada geese. The Arizona
TWRA Requests Public Input for New Commercial Fishing Regulations
Nashville – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is soliciting comments for its 2010 commercial fishing regulations. This is an opportunity for the public to share ideas and concerns about commercial fishing regulations with TWRA
Safety Tips For Pursuing Wild Turkeys
Spring turkey season is underway and the Department of Fish and Game (DFG) reminds hunters to always adhere to safe hunting practices. Following firearms safety fundamentals is the key to a safe and successful hunt.
Mule Deer Initiative Planning Committee to meet April 14 in John Day
John Day, Ore. – The Murderers Creek Mule Deer Initiative Planning Committee will meet April 14 from 3-6 p.m. in the Juniper Room of the Malheur National Forest Supervisor’s Office, 431 Patterson Bridge Road in
Man gets second lifetime hunting ban
Franklin, Ohio – A Warren County hunter convicted of poaching deer was banned for life from hunting in Ohio under the state’s recently enacted Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact. George Plessinger, of Carlisle, was convicted in
Va man convicted of baiting, killing bears
Roanoke, Va. (AP) – A Pembroke man has pleaded guilty to baiting and killing bears at a popular Giles County recreation area. Merrill Conley pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to illegally baiting bears in
Get Ready for Spring Gobbler Season
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters to get their gear ready for the upcoming spring gobbler hunting season. The four-week season opens Monday, April 27, and closes on Saturday, May 23,
