The famous motto “Everything’s bigger in Texas!” dang sure seems to be part of the poachin’ and wildlife violatin’ scene in the Lone Star State. A two-state undercover poaching investigation has yielded heavy fines and could even result in more charges, according to The Lufkin News. One poacher was put on five years probation and […]
Month: May 2012
Nevada Hunters See Bonus Tags Coming
It’s always good to hear some positive news for hunters and Nevada officials sound giddy with the outlook for the coming season. Nevada Department of Wildlife officials are recommending more big game hunting tags be provided this year. The potential for up to double the number of last year’s tags is within their outlook. State […]
Nominees Sought for Arizona Outdoor HoF
There is still time to nominate an individual, corporation or organization for induction into the Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame. The deadline is Friday, May 11, at 5 p.m. The nonprofit Wildlife for Tomorrow foundation established the award and induction event in 1998 to recognize those who have made significant, consistent and lasting contributions to […]
Step Outside Opens Outdoors Fun
Anyone interested in learning more about the fun and enjoyment of outdoors activities can do so at the 8th annual Step Outside Day at Sherburne WMA in the Atchafalaya Basin. The event will be May 12 and is hosted by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. It is free and open to the public, […]
Arizona Sportsmen’s Group Meeting May 8
The Arizona Sportsmen’s Constituent Group (working title at this point) will be held Tuesday, May 8, from 6-9 p.m., at the Arizona Game and Fish Department headquarters at 5000 W. Carefree Highway in Phoenix. Invitations have been sent to those individuals who indicated an interest in participating in the group after the initial meeting and webcast. […]
Bluegrass Archers Young, Old At Full Draw
The 17th annual Tim Farmer Archery Classic will be held May 19-20 at the headquarters of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources in Frankfort. Tim Farmer, host of the department’s popular “Kentucky Afield” television show, will attend. “Competition will be in 12 classes for men, women and youth,” Farmer said. “We welcome NASP […]
Boy Scouts Marksmanship Courses Funded
For the second year, the National Shooting Sports Foundation will make available a total of $100,000 in challenge grants to encourage developing and expanding shooting sports programs at local Boy Scouts of America Councils. The challenge grants from NSSF, the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry, are available to qualifying […]
Party Crashers
Deer Fight Back in Iowa: Target Governor
According to a report on KMAland’s website, the black Chevy Tahoe that ferries the governor and lieutenant governor around Iowa was damaged recently in a deer-versus-vehicle crash. At the time of the wreck both Governor Terry Branstad and Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds were riding in the S.U.V., which was being driven by a state trooper. […]
Utah Trims 500 Mule Deer Permits
Utah hunters are undergoing changes throughout the state, including a shift to 30 zones, as part of a management strategy for big game including mule deer and elk. The Utah Wildlife Board on Thursday reduced the number of mule deer buck permits by 500 for the upcoming season. They’re working with state biologists in an […]