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New York 2021 Regular Firearms Season Opens Nov 20

by TBC Press on 11/07/21

New York State (DEC) announced recently that regular firearms season for deer and bear in the Southern Zone begins on Saturday, Nov. 20. DEC encourages hunters to review new safety regulations and changes this season that will enhance their hunting experience. Regular Firearms Season for Deer and Bear in New York's Southern Zone runs from Nov. 20 through Dec. 12. Late bowhunting and muzzleloading seasons in the Southern Zone run from Dec. 13 through Dec. 21, and again from... READ MORE

White Catfish Returns to Several North Carolina Southeastern Streams

by TBC Press on 11/07/21

In September, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission stocked over 150,000 white catfish in several southeastern North Carolina streams. White catfish are the largest catfish species native to coastal North Carolina rivers, and this year marked the first time they were widely stocked by Wildlife Commission staff. White catfish have been absent from rivers in southeastern North Carolina for several decades due to... READ MORE

Apply by Nov 10 for Utah 2021 Prized Hunting Permits

by TBC Press on 11/07/21

The sportsman permits are among Utah's most prized hunting permits, and the time is running out to apply for the 2022 sportsman permits. To be included in the permit drawing you must submit your phone application by 5 p.m. or online application no later than 11 p.m. on Nov. 10. If you draw a sportsman permit, you can hunt on almost every unit in Utah that's open to hunting the species you drew a permit for. Utahns may apply for as many species as they'd like, but only one sportsman permit is offered for each of the following species... READ MORE

Utah Proposes Moving Elk Permits to the Big Game Drawing

by TBC Press on 11/07/21

Because of increased public interest in elk hunting -- and to avoid overloading its permit sales system -- the Utah DWR is proposing to add general-season elk permits to the big game drawing for one year. (In past years, these permits have been sold online and over the counter.) The public can provide feedback on this and other proposals on the DWR website. The demand to hunt big game in Utah has increased over the past few years. The general-season any bull elk and spike bull elk permits have traditionally been... READ MORE

Georgia hunters in Dade County have a new public hunting location available this season. The Charles B. Henson Voluntary Public Access (VPA) area is a 786-acre piece of property located near Trenton, Ga that will open to hunters beginning November 1, 2021

by TBC Press on 11/05/21

Georgia dove hunters in Franklin County have a new public hunting location available this season. The Chapman Farm Voluntary Public Access (VPA) area is a 303-acre piece of property located near Martin, Ga that will open to dove hunters beginning November 20, 2021, according to the Georgia DNR. The area will be open to Dove: Nov. 20 and Nov. 26, 2021; Jan. 15, 22, and 29, 2022. Chapman Farm VPA consists of two main tracts of land that have a mixture of... READ MORE

New Georgia Public Hunting Area in Dade County Opens for Deer & Bear

by TBC Press on 11/05/21

Georgia hunters in Dade County have a new public hunting location available this season. The Charles B. Henson Voluntary Public Access (VPA) area is a 786-acre piece of property located near Trenton, Ga that will open to hunters beginning November 1, 2021, according to the Georgia DNR’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). Charles B. Henson VPA consists primarily of mature mixed hardwood pine forest.  The area will be open to hunting on the following 2021-2022 season schedule... READ MORE

Kansas 2021 Trout Season Opens

by TBC Press on 11/05/21

Nov. 1 was opening day of Kansas 2021 trout season. More than 30 waters are being stocked with rainbow trout, providing anglers across the state with winter fishing opportunities. Trout will be stocked regularly throughout the season, which ends April 15. While most fish stocked will be rainbow trout, Kansas anglers have been known to occasionally catch palomino trout, or golden rainbow trout. Not to be confused with... READ MORE

Georgia 2021 Delayed Harvest Trout Streams Now Open

by TBC Press on 11/05/21

As of Nov 1st, Georgia’s 2021 delayed harvest trout streams are in full swing. While trout fishing can be found year-round in Georgia, there are five trout streams that are seasonally managed under special regulations called Delayed Harvest (DH) to increase angler success. These streams have catch-and-release regulations from November 1-May 14 and are stocked monthly by WRD and other partner agencies like the USFWS and South Carolina DNR. This year, four delayed harvest streams will be stocked with trout. These streams include... READ MORE

Maryland 2021 Junior Deer Hunt Held Second Weekend of November

by TBC Press on 11/05/21

The Maryland DNR encourages experienced deer hunters to take advantage of the upcoming Junior Deer Hunting Days to introduce youth to this time-honored cultural and sporting tradition. The Junior Deer Hunt is open on private and designated public land in all counties on November 13. It is also open on Sunday, November 14 on private land in all counties except Baltimore, Howard, and Prince George’s. Also on November 14, junior hunters in Allegany, Cecil, Garrett, St. Mary’s, and Washington counties, may... READ MORE

Maryland Youth, Veteran & Military Waterfowl Hunt Set for 2021-22

by TBC Press on 11/05/21

Maryland’s youth hunters, veterans, and military personnel are once again afforded the opportunity to experience the thrill of waterfowl hunting on two special hunt days: Nov. 6, 2021 and Feb. 5, 2022. Eligible hunters are anyone 16 years of age or younger and military veterans of any age as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code, plus members of the Armed Forces on active duty, including members of the National Guard and Reserves on active duty other than for training. Youth hunters must be... READ MORE

ODNR Offering Discounts for U.S. Active Duty Military and Veterans

by TBC Press on 11/05/21

In honor of Veterans Day, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), in cooperation with U.S. Hotels, will offer U.S. military, both active duty and veterans, a 30% discount off one camping, getaway rental, state-operated cabin, or resort lodge stay during the month of November. Great Ohio Lodges, a division of U.S. Hotels, will also offer a 30% discount to all veterans and active duty military personnel throughout November on lodge rooms and select cabins at their eight properties at... READ MORE

Utah 2021 General-Season Pheasant & Quail Hunts Open Nov 6

by TBC Press on 11/05/21

What hunters should expect
Many upland game and waterfowl hunts are already underway across Utah. The general-season pheasant and quail hunts open Nov. 6. If you are planning to target either of these birds this fall, here is what you should know. Utah's general pheasant hunting season runs from Nov. 6 to Dec. 5. Utah's general quail hunting season runs from Nov. 6 to Dec. 31. The UDWR releases thousands of pheasants on various wildlife management areas around the state each week during the general-season hunt. Quail hunting however... READ MORE

Register for Utah Youth Pheasant Hunt on Annabella WMA Nov 13

by TBC Press on 11/05/21

Calling all novice hunters! Grab your shotgun, wear your orange and join us for a fun fall day hunting pheasants. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife are offering a free youth pheasant hunt on the Annabella Wildlife Management Area. SFW is providing the birds so that novice youth hunters will have an increased opportunity to successfully harvest pheasants. Date: Saturday, Nov. 13 - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register online and... READ MORE

Register for Utah Beginner Pheasant Hunt on Pahvant WMA Nov 13

by TBC Press on 11/05/21

Calling all novice hunters! Grab your shotgun, wear your orange and join us for a fun fall day hunting pheasants. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife are offering a free pheasant hunt for beginner hunters on the Pahvant Wildlife Management Area near Fillmore, Utah. SFW is providing the birds so that novice hunters will have an increased opportunity to successfully harvest pheasants. Date: Saturday, Nov. 13 - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register online and... READ MORE

Register for Utah Beginner Pheasant Hunt Taking Place Nov 6 in Cedar City

by TBC Press on 11/05/21

Calling all novice hunters! Grab your shotgun, wear your orange and join us for a fun fall day hunting pheasants. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife are offering a free pheasant hunt for beginner hunters on private property near Cedar City, Utah. SFW is providing the birds so that novice hunters will have an increased opportunity to successfully harvest pheasants. Date: Saturday, Nov. 6 - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. REgister online and... READ MORE

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Hunter Education and Safety Programs

ATTENTION ALL HUNTERS...It's that time again and most states have started their mandatory Hunter Education Programs and / or their Safety Education Programs for the 2022 season. Classes are held in several areas and dates throughout your state.Click on the state you want and scroll down to Hunter Education. All hunters must attend or have attended these programs in order to hunt this spring and/or fall...

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