Photography Tips From New York Department of Environmental Conservation
During and after a memorable hunt, most hunters want that perfect picture to remember it. With the increased quality of cell phone cameras and the use of social media, it is easier than ever to capture and share that special moment! However, it is important to...
Assist In Wildlife Research
Hunters can help the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s wildlife management efforts through the AGFC’s free Deer Hunting Observation Survey available through the AGFC app on their smartphone. The app is available through both the iTunes app store and the Google Play...
Horses I Have Known: The Scraper/Impaler
This horse seems to take every opportunity to relieve itself of an annoying rider (you) by sliding under low-hanging limbs, trying to impale you on broken branches or scraping you off against trees, rocks or other horses. I once made the mistake of wearing an...
NY Deer Management Permits Available Nov. 1
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that remaining deer management permits (DMPs) in several wildlife management units (WMUs) will be available to hunters beginning Nov. 1. DMPs, which allow hunters to harvest antlerless...
New 6,638 Acres Of Forest Open To Hunters
This summer, Weyerhaeuser Company enrolled 6,638 acres in the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (WDFW) Private Lands Access program. WDFW opened this section of forest as Feel Free to Hunt access this year. “We are excited that Weyerhaeuser Company has...
Participation Needed for New York Black Bear Hunter Survey
New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is partnering with the Center for Conservation Social Sciences (CCSS) at Cornell University on a survey of roughly 1,800 randomly-selected black bear hunters to learn more about their activities, interests and...
Colorado Expands Public Trust Lands
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) recently announced locations of newly available properties enrolled in the Public Access Program. The Public Access Program provides seasonal hunting and fishing opportunities on Colorado trust land across the state. Blue Lake -...
Field Aging Whitetail Deer
Q: Larry, it’s important to me to shoot only mature animals, so I’d like to be able to judge the age of whitetail deer before I shoot. I understand that the size of a buck’s antlers is not a good way to judge because after a certain age antler growth tends to...
Tennessee Mentored Youth Deer Hunts
Tennessee youth have the opportunity to participate in mentored deer hunts. These Tennessee Wildlife Federation Hunting and Fishing Academy events link youth and their accompanying parent or guardian with trained, lifelong hunters and anglers who serve as mentors for...
Arkansans Harvest 84 Alligators In 2019
Lasting heat of summer and stable conditions paid off for Arkansas hunters lucky enough to draw a tag in the 2019 alligator season. Of 147 tags available, 84 hunters managed to successfully take an alligator during the two-weekend season. The harvest is on par with...