Big-game hunting recommendations, changes get the OK in Nebraska
Nebraska Game and Parks Reports
April 21, 2017
Numerous changes coming in 2017-2018 for deer, antelope and elk.
Hunting
Lessons learned as a bird hunting dog turns 10
Site Staff
April 21, 2017
A decade later, we’ve hunted 11 states in search of eight different game birds and have learned a lot along the way.
No black bear hunt until at least 2019 in Florida
Associated Press
April 21, 2017
The state’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted 7-0 to direct its staff to revamp the bear management plan and report back in two years. That came after a motion to hold a bear hunt
In Illinois, random drawings set for waterfowl hunting blind sites
Illinois DNR
April 20, 2017
Duck and goose hunters must register in person for waterfowl blind site drawings and must be present at the drawing – held at each location designated below immediately after the registration period – to claim
Spring gobbler hunting tactics: the effective jake-hen decoy combination
Tony Peterson
April 20, 2017
To draw a feisty tom into range, your best spring turkey decoying strategy probably should include “junior” – a jake – and an amenable hen.
South Dakota looking to expand non-resident waterfowl hunting area
Staff and News Reports
April 20, 2017
The proposal for three-day temporary hunts would expand to include a good chunk of the state. Would also make these licenses valid on private land only.
Emperor goose hunting open for first time in 30 years in Alaska
Associated Press
April 20, 2017
Among the rules are targeting one bird at a time, instead of spraying the flock, and only taking juvenile birds that are not yet breeding.
Record-low bighorn lamb numbers a concern in North Dakota
Associated Press
April 19, 2017
Game and Fish won’t finalize a 2017 hunting season until after a summer sheep population survey. The state typically doles out only about half a dozen of the highly desired licenses. More than 10,000 hunters
Winter deer losses prompt major cuts to Oregon hunting tags
Associated Press
April 19, 2017
Pronghorn antelope tags will also be reduced, but tag numbers for elk hunts will not be affected.
