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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the season outlook for ruffed grouse, woodcock and wild turkey, plus essential updates for hunters to be in the know ahead of the Sept. 18 and Sept. 25 season openers. The DNR provides hunters with free online mapping tools to identify habitat types and public land open to hunting upland game birds. The online Fields and Forest Lands Interactive Gamebird Hunting Tool provides... READ MORE

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   Anglers over the summer caught and released a new Minnesota state record northern pike and tied the record for muskellunge. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources certified the state catch-and-release record northern pike, a 46 1/4 inch fish caught June 19 on Basswood Lake by Brecken Kobylecky, a 15-year-old from Geneva, Illinois. The DNR also certified a 57 1/4 inch muskie caught July 23 on Lake Vermilion by Todd Kirby of Hudson, Wisconsin that tied a 2019 muskie also caught on... READ MORE

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Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has scheduled a special archery-only hunt for property in and around Roundup to reduce the number of mule deer in town. Special tags for the hunt go on sale on a first-come first-served basis starting at 5 a.m. Oct. 6, 2021, online or at any license dealer. FWP has issued 120 either-sex mule deer hunting licenses specifically for the Roundup management season at $10 each for residents and $75 each for non-residents. The season will run from Nov. 6, 2021, through Feb. 15, 2022. Each hunter is limited to... READ MORE

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Arkansas Hunters interested in scouting a new piece of public hunting land may want to take a look at the recently published 2020-21 Arkansas Deer Summary Report to look for top prospects in their corner of the state. The archery season opens statewide Sept 25-Feb 28. Not only does it give detailed breakdowns of statewide harvest, it also offers some insight on biological data, such as body weight and antler size of deer seen and harvested by hunters. Deer Seasons are... READ MORE

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Arkansans looking for adventure in the wetlands may want to call a friend in south Arkansas to see if there’s an opportunity to take part in this year’s private land alligator hunt Sept. 24-27.  While public hunting opportunities have all been awarded through the AGFC’s draw process in July, private land hunting for alligators follows a quota system that offers more opportunities for people who weren’t lucky enough to draw a public hunting permit. Alligator hunters on private land should... READ MORE

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The CDFW has reopened 34 of its properties to public use as of Thursday, Sept. 16, following the announcement by the USDA Forest Service’s Pacific Southwest Region(opens in new tab) lifting the closure of most California forests. The Heenan Lake Wildlife Area in Alpine County is once again open to public use, including daily catch-and-release fishing for Lahontan cutthroat trout. Some CDFW wildlife areas and ecological reserves that lie within or immediately adjacent to USDA Forest Service boundaries will remain closed to... READ MORE

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Florida 2021 deer season is already underway in certain zones. FWC would like hunters to brush up on hunting regulations. Beginning July 2021, dogs pursuing deer, wild hog, fox or coyote must have collars equipped and monitored with devices that allow remote tracking (GPS or telemetry). This rule change, which was requested by dog hunters, requires these devices be ttached by a collar or similar means. Also new this year: Removing, tampering or otherwise interfering with... READ MORE

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Louisiana Has Closed Elmer's Island until further notice due to damages sustained from Hurricane Ida. The Refuge will reopen once it is safe for the public to access the property. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is charged with managing and protecting Louisiana’s abundant natural resources. LDWF receives no state general funding and depends on license sales as a major funding source.  Help us protect your hunting and fishing heritage while preserving habitat, wildlife, and aquatic resources by... READ MORE

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The Oklahoma 2021 archery fall turkey hunting season opens Oct-1st runs through Jan 15, 2022 statewide. Bag limit is one tom turkey regardless of method of take. Shooting Hours are One-half hour before official sunrise to official sunset. Gun Season opens Oct. 30 - Nov. 19. See map for restrictions. Youth Fall Turkey - Oct. 15-17. Legal Means of Taking, License Requirements, Field Tagging & Checking and more are... READ MORE

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