Prepping for Waterfowl Season on the Water

Prepping for Waterfowl Season on the Water

Waterfowl hunters often forget they are boaters, too. Failing to keep safe boating in mind while hunting can lead to disastrous results. “A person in distress in the water can be a bad situation in summertime, but in cold weather, due to water temperatures, your...
Safety Tips for an Icy Waterfowl Season

Safety Tips for an Icy Waterfowl Season

With waterfowl hunting season in full swing, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is urging hunters to always handle guns safely and be careful in all situations. Waterfowl hunters who use watercraft must be especially careful. The tragic drowning of a young hunter in November...
The Perks of Muzzleloader Season

The Perks of Muzzleloader Season

Here are some reasons to enjoy muzzleloader hunting this December! Increased Opportunity  If you haven’t tagged out this fall, muzzleloader season on deer can extend your time afield by either one or two weeks depending on where you hunt. To participate, you...
When to Report a Wildlife Sighting

When to Report a Wildlife Sighting

Animal sightings in Utah have increased, but in what scenarios do these encounters need to be reported to Utah Division of Wildlife Resources? Utah’s growing population and expanding developments have increased the number of wildlife encounters across the state...
New York “Why I Hunt” Photo Essay Contest

New York “Why I Hunt” Photo Essay Contest

Photos and essays submitted will be used to support DEC’s ongoing efforts to introduce more New Yorkers to hunting and trapping. State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced a new statewide photo and essay...