Category: Hunting

Pope & Young Announces Potential New World’s Record American Elk

Chatfield, MN – On September 10, 2016, Steve Felix of Seeley Lake, Montana spotted a tremendous bull in some low brush raking a tree. Steve glassed the bull and instantly knew it was a shooter. After closing the distance, the shot became now or never—10 more yards and the bull would be out of his shooting window. He drew in a deep breath, steadied his peep around his pin, found a spot on the bull and squeezed his release.

Steve’s American elk has an initial entry score that could surpass the existing World’s Record by over 17 inches. The current archery World’s Record American elk scored 412-1/8 inches, and was taken in Arizona in 2005. Steve’s elk has an initial entry score of 430 and is still subject to Panel Judging verification, which could change the official score.

This American elk is entered into the 30th Recording Period- which includes entries accepted into the P&Y Records Program from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2016. Read more

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Arizona: February 14 Deadline to Apply for 2017 Pronghorn, Elk Hunts

Reminder: Feb. 14 is deadline to apply for 2017 pronghorn, elk hunts
All hunt permit-tag applications must be received by 11:59 p.m.

PHOENIX — The clock is ticking for hunters who have yet to apply for 2017 hunt permit-tags issued through the draw process for pronghorn and elk.

All online and paper applications must be received by the Arizona Game and Fish Department no later than 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) Tuesday, Feb. 14. Postmarks do not count. Read more

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Conservation Groups Support Resolution to Restore Alaska’s State Wildlife Management Authority

On February 6, twenty-seven sportsmen’s conservation groups sent a letter to Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy in support of House Joint Resolution 69, which would nullify the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) rule, “Non-Subsistence Take of Wildlife, and Public Participation and Closure Procedures, on National Wildlife Refuges in Alaska.”

This final FWS rule contradicts the Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s constitutional mandate to manage the state’s wildlife resources for sustained yield, which is affirmed in the Alaska Statehood Act, the Alaska National Interests Land Conservation Act, and the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act.

H.J. Resolution 69, introduced by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Congressman Don Young (AK), requests that Congress eliminate this rule to allow appropriate state-based management of natural resources in Alaska, as existed prior to finalization of the rule. This Resolution is anticipated to be voted on the House floor on Wednesday, February 15.

CALL TO ACTION: Contact your U.S. Representative and request that they vote “yes” to H.J. Resolution 69 on the House floor.

Fishing, Hunting

31st Annual Michigan Deer & Turkey Expo Returns

PEWAUKEE, Wis. — The annual Michigan Deer & Turkey Expo, the state’s premier consumer expo for hunting and outdoor enthusiasts presented by Field & Stream and Outdoor Life magazines, is returning for three days of all things deer and turkey hunting Feb. 17-19 at the Lansing Center.

Hundreds of hunting exhibitors and outfitter booths will be on-site to showcase the latest in hunting and archery equipment, accessories, clothing and more. Other show features include interactive activities, action-packed demonstrations and informative how-to seminars.

Ammunition, Archery, Firearms, Hunting, Optics

Michigan youth hunt carries tradition forward

 DNR, hunting groups work to preserve hunting legacy; kids have fun

For many decades, passing on the skills and knowledge of the hunting tradition from adults to youth has been a meaningful and vitally important part of our heritage in Michigan.

Today, the practice continues, often with the help and support of hunters’ groups and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

One fine example of seeing this process in action was a recent youth hunt at the Flat River State Game Area, which encompasses over 11,000 acres in Ionia and Montcalm counties.

The annual January youth hunting event started out five years ago as a rabbit hunt, but it’s morphed into a small game hunt. That proved to be a significant change this year as weather factors left rabbit hunters battling long odds, while squirrel hunters conducted business as usual. Read more

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Sale of Public Lands Plan Abandoned

Rep. Jason Chaffetz announced decision to abandon H.R. 621, which would have seized millions of acres of public lands and waters

WASHINGTON – Following pressure from Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and numerous other sportsmen’s interests and businesses, Rep. Jason Chaffetz announced last night his decision to abandon H.R. 621, legislation that would have mandated the sale of more than 3 million acres of public lands in Utah, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon and Wyoming.

BHA President and CEO Land Tawney offered the following response to the decision by the congressman from Utah:

“Representative Chaffetz should never have introduced this ill-conceived bill, but the instant and overwhelming response by sportsmen and women forced him to listen and ultimately abandon H.R. 621, which would have seized millions of acres of public lands. His fellow lawmakers should take note of the ire and rapid response by hunters and anglers. We aren’t going away. Read more

Fishing, Hunting

Late Canada goose hunting opportunities continue through Feb. 11 in southern Michigan

Waterfowl hunters still have time to harvest geese in Michigan this season. The Department of Natural Resources encourages hunters to pursue this delicious, locally sourced game and to pass the tradition of goose hunting on to a new generation of hunters.

The South Zone late Canada goose season continues through Feb. 11, with a couple of exceptions. The Muskegon County Wastewater System Goose Management Unit is not open for late season goose hunting. The Allegan County Goose Management Unit is open for late-season goose hunting through Feb. 12. The Fennville Farm Unit at Allegan State Game Area holds drawings for goose hunting zones on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings and Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.

Visit www.michigan.gov/waterfowl for additional information.

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Important Michigan hunting and furbearer license changes to remember

Reminder: if you do not purchase your 2016 base license by Feb. 28, 2017, you will be unable to purchase a 2016 fur harvester license in the months of March or April.

All those who hunt and trap furbearing animals must have a valid base license and fur harvester license.

Feb. 28, 2017 is the last day to purchase a 2016 base license. A 2016 base license is required to purchase a 2016 fur harvester license. Read more

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New Moultrie Game Spy 2

Moultrie’s Game Spy 2 is Feature Packed for 2017!
50-foot motion-detection range, 50-foot flash range and a lightning-quick trigger speed make the Game Spy 2 Plus game camera exceptionally diverse.

Birmingham, AL – Moultrie®, the best-selling brand of trail cameras, game feeders and wildlife management products, introduces the small but mighty Game Spy 2 Plus, which makes trail camera scouting simple and more affordable than ever. Keeping tabs on a mature buck is hard enough—operating a game cam to help find that buck shouldn’t add to the frustration.??

Boasting a 50-foot motion-detection range, 50-foot flash range and a lightning-quick trigger speed of 1 second, Moultrie’s Game Spy 2 Plus scouting camera captures multi-shot photos and video to meet your basic scouting needs without a hefty price tag. From monitoring a food plot to keeping tabs on a heavily used trail, the Game Spy 2 Plus has the capabilities to functions flawlessly in any scouting location. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Feb. 1 – Michigan spring turkey hunting application deadline

Spring turkey hunting applications must be in by 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 1! You can purchase your application online at E-license or anywhere hunting licenses are sold.

The 2017 spring turkey season runs April 17 through May 31, with several hunt periods to choose from. Hunt 234 licenses go on sale, over the counter with no application required, on March 20. Hunt 234 offers the most days to hunt, valid from May 1-31, and is open statewide except public land in southern Michigan. The Spring Turkey Digest explains regulations, season dates and hunt units.

For more information about spring turkey hunting, watch this YouTube video or visit www.michigan.gov/turkey.

Beginning March 6, applicants can check whether they were drawn for a license at www.michigan.gov/turkey. Any leftover licenses will be sold until the quota is met in each hunt unit and hunt period.

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