Nebraska senator renews quest to ban mountain lion hunting
Associated Press
February 27, 2017
Chambers came close to passing similar legislation in 2014, but it was vetoed by former Gov. Dave Heineman.
Hunting
Hunting age bills resurface
Staff Report
February 23, 2017
Supporters renew push for reduction to 12 years old.
Alaska game board approves using dogs to hunt coyotes
Associated Press
February 23, 2017
Will restrict the use of dogs to hunting coyotes in the Delta Junction area.
Across Iowa, a hunting and trapping talker Wednesday
Iowa DNR
February 21, 2017
The statewide meetings, over the Iowa Communications Network to listen to the public’s thoughts on hunting and trapping regs, are part of the process for making rules in state government.
Gun club event reflects small game hunting decline in Pennsylvania
Associated Press
February 21, 2017
For numerous reasons, hunter and quarry numbers nowhere near where they used to be.
In Alaska, environmental groups back feds in lawsuits over hunting ban
Associated Press
February 21, 2017
Federal ban pertains to certain hunting techniques in national refuges and preserves.
Nearly 7,000 wild turkeys killed in 2016 Vermont hunts
Associated Press
February 20, 2017
Thanks to last year’s mild winter that made it easier for turkeys to feed, harvest is the second-highest total since 2013.
New Wisconsin DNR estimates: Deer harvest numbers actually up in 2016
Associated Press
February 20, 2017
Preliminary estimates after the season ended in November put the kill total at 196,785, down from 198,057 in 2015. But updated figures the DNR released recently show hunters took 202,338 deer during the season.
New Mexico panel OKs bill outlawing coyote-hunting contests
Associated Press
February 20, 2017
If passed, bill would not prevent landowners from hunting the predators on their property.
