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Nevada Hunting Ban Hearing Scheduled

The Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners will hear a petition this Friday, February 1st, seeking to ban the hunting of bears with hounds in the state.  Nevada sportsmen are encouraged to attend the meeting and to submit comments to the … Continue reading

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Man Wakes Up from Dream and Lands in Real Nightmare Facing Bear

“In my dream, I was playing with a dog. The dog was jumping on me, scratching me, licking my face — the playful puppy thing” said John Steitz of Minneapolis.  “I opened my eyes, and there was a bear on top … Continue reading

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Annual cooperator patches now available from Michigan Bear Hunters Association

As Michigan’s black bear season approaches, the Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that the 2012 bear management cooperator patches are available from the Michigan Bear Hunters Association (MBHA).

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Bear hunting convictions reversed by Michigan appeals court

In 2010, two Michigan men used trained hunting dogs to help Todd Yoder, an American Indian who was allowed to hunt for bear a month beyond the normal hunting season.  Turns out, it wasn’t against the law.  The story is here…

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World Record Griz Taken With CVA

Steve West, of Steve’s Outdoor Adventures TV, reported to the staff of CVA that he has taken what should be a new muzzleloader world record grizzly bear with his CVA Accura V2 muzzleloading rifle. Steve shot the bear in British … Continue reading

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Alaskan Bear Hunter Kills Bear Then Gets Attacked

A Faribanks hunter, Rodd Moretz, had killed a bear and then came too close to a bear den and was attacked from the den but was fortunate to escape.  More here… Rodd Moretz’ description of the encounter is here…

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Ted Pleads Guilty

“I would never knowingly break any game laws,” said Ted Nugent. “I’m  afraid I was blindsided by this, and I sincerely apologize to everyone for  this.” Said Magistrate Judge Michael Thompson “It (the “one-strike policy)  probably is not widely known, … Continue reading

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Nugent’s Court Date Today

Ted Nugent, who signed a plea agreement April 14, agreed to pay a $10,000 fine and has agreed to a two-year probation,  including a special condition that he not hunt or fish in Alaska or Forest  Service properties for one year. He … Continue reading

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HSUS Wants to Ban Hunting Dogs

This from the Outdoor Wire: Here is a warning to California hunters from the Western Outdoor News (www.wonews.com) that the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) appears to be commencing a campaign against California’s hunting dogs. HSUS is supporting SB … Continue reading

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Electrical Repellent for Bears Gaining Acceptance

The use of electricity as a bear repellent is becoming increasingly effective and now some outfitters have electrified horse trailers to protect grain supplies.  Others have charged garbage cans and play areas.  Find out about the technology here…

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