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Massive Investigation Yields Arrests Of Poachers, Including One Who Shot Record Non-Typical Buck

This record book non-typical was killed illegally in Illinois.

Three individuals arrested in 2011 have entered guilty pleas following an extensive, multi-state investigation in two countries in an Illinois deer poaching case. The last of the cases concluded recently when Christopher G. Kiernan, of Minooka, Ill., pleaded guilty to … Read More

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Can You Get Hunter Education Courses Online?

Hunters who need to complete a Vermont hunter safety course before getting their hunting license now can get started on their official training at hunter-ed.com/vermont. “The Vermont hunter safety course is approved by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department and … Read More

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New Hampshire Offering OHRV Safety Classes

Summer is almost here and Off Highway Recreational Vehicle (OHRV) education classes are underway throughout New Hampshire. To operate an OHRV in New Hampshire, any person age 12 or older must have either a valid Motor Vehicle Driver’s License or … Read More

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Indiana Senator Fighting Bill To Allow Fenced Hunts, Says ‘It’s Not Hunting, Sporting’

High fences can assist landowners seeking better quality management of their deer herds.

Indiana’s top-ranking senator says he’ll work to kill a bill approved in a natural resources committee that would allow deer hunting preserves to stay open. David Long, R-Fort Wayne, is the Senate Pro Tem and last week said he’ll attempt … Read More

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Poacher Sought For Killing Cow Elk

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The Arizona Game and Fish Department is seeking the public’s assistance in finding the individual or individuals responsible for illegally killing a cow elk in a poaching incident in northern Arizona. The poaching may have occurred during the weekend of … Read More

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Honey, I’m A’goin To Look For Deer Down At The Walmarks Parkin’ Lot!

No, seriously, we can’t call this guy a hunter because he’s not a hunter in any way, shape or fashion compared to those who do things legally and ethically. But dang, we have to give a laugh for the outright … Read More

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Deer Poacher Sends State $6K Check … 40 Years Later

In the late 1960s, red coats were still common attire for deer hunters. (Stump Sitters photo)

The debate around the coffee shop table or deer camp card game sometimes goes like this: If you committed a wildlife violation and no one knew, would you turn yourself in or let it slide? It’s a good question and … Read More

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Montana Legislature Strikes Out For Hunters On Lighted Nocks

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A few things of note as Mother Nature delivers, hopefully, her last ugly scrawlings of winter before we can escape into spring and summer … Montana legislators were bludgeoned from the fence they straddled during a recent vote that would … Read More

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Five Plead Guilty To Poaching Deer

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Five men charged in an Illinois deer poaching case have entered guilty pleas, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Office of Law Enforcement announced March 8. The charges stemmed from investigations conducted by IDNR Conservation Police officers, along with law … Read More

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Montana Sets Spring Hunter Education Courses

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks announces the scheduling of spring hunter education classes in Belgrade, Bozeman and Manhattan. Registration is required, and students under 18 years of age must have the consent of a parent or guardian. Belgrade The spring … Read More

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