Category: Hunting

Delta Waterfowl Announces Tribute Call for 2024 Callmakers Championship

Judges have selected the SK Duck Call by legendary callmaker Sonny Kirkpatrick as the call to emulate for The Duck Hunters Expo Competition in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — The Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Expo is thrilled to host Delta’s annual callmakers competition, presented by Chêne Gear and Treadstone Logistics. The tribute-style competition and open contest division entries will be judged during North America’s largest event dedicated to the duck hunter on July 26-28 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

“The 2023 Delta Waterfowl Callmakers Championship exceeded our expectations in every way,” said James Miller, a founder of the contest. “From the participation of the world’s best callmakers, to what could arguably be considered the best judging pool to ever judge a contest, to the attendees of the expo reception, the event in its entirety was outstanding.”

The tribute-style contest selects a late, distinguished callmaker for competitors to emulate. Three different divisions—wood, acrylic, and an ‘open’ division—will showcase a number of talented participants, with the highest scoring call of all divisions taking home a trophy, cash prize, and the honor of overall champion. Read more

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It’s Official: New World’s Record Roosevelt’s Elk Smashes Old Record

The records department of the Boone and Crockett Club recently convened a Special Judges Panel to verify the entry score of a Roosevelt’s elk received earlier this year. Two separate teams of judges remeasured the entry and adjusted the score from 439-7/8 points to 455-2/8 points.

“The main objective of any panel, whether it be a Special Judges Panel or Awards Judges Panel, is to confirm the accepted entry score,” said Kyle Lehr, the Club’s director of big game records. “Sometimes differences in measurements are discovered through this process, and corrections need to be made. In the case of Mr. Carpenter’s Roosevelt’s elk, those differences resulted in an increase in score.”

Timothy Carpenter killed the bull on September 21, 2023, in Humboldt County, California. Carpenter’s elk smashes the previous world’s record of 419-6/8 points taken by Rick Bailey in British Columbia in 2015. No stranger to big elk, Carpenter has multiple Roosevelt’s elk in the records, including a 2011 bull that scored 398-1/8, which is the current archery world’s record. Read more

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Share Your Thoughts with the DNR at Upcoming Meetings

The Department of Natural Resources is committed to providing Michigan residents the opportunity to share input and ideas on policy decisions, programs and other aspects of natural resource management and outdoor recreation opportunities.

One important avenue for this input is at meetings of the public bodies that advise the DNR and, in some cases, also set policies for natural and cultural resource management. Frequently check the DNR boards, commissions, committees and councils webpage for updates.

The links below will take you to the webpage for each group, where you will find meeting details such as location and agenda (when finalized). Please check these pages often, as meeting details may change and sometimes meetings are canceled. Read more

Firearms, Hunting, Wildlife

Sit Comfortably in the Field or on the Sidelines with the ThermaSeat D-Wedge

Peterborough, NH – Whether you’re running and gunning, trolling for trout, or catching a college game, the D-Wedge from ThermaSeat provides the portable support you need for long-lasting comfort.

This self-supporting seat boasts the best ergonomic position for extended sitting stints, a lightweight construction, and breathable mesh for added comfort. The D-Wedge is finished with waterproof SilentTouch fabric in Mossy Oak Camo, Realtree XTRA, Coyote Brown, or Black and sports an over-the-shoulder carry strap with side-release buckles. Built to last a lifetime, the durable D-Wedge features military-grade hardware, webbing, and a rubber-coated non-slip base.

To view the full lineup of ThermaSeat products, visit ThermaSeat.com. Read more

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Lost For 30 Years: New Potential #3 Whitetail and Illinois State Record Entered

This post courtesy of the Boone & Crockett Club

By PJ DelHomme

A typical whitetail scoring 207-7/8 was stashed in an Illinois basement for 32 years until some electrical work needed to be done. When the electrician saw it, he was shocked!

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After a long day of hunting pheasants in Lasalle County, Illinois, Sam Aiuppa put the dog away and climbed into a stand along the timber. He replaced birdshot with a slug in his Remington 870 shotgun and waited for evening. Read more

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Sportsmen’s Alliance Launches New Website

The Sportsmen’s Alliance has an all-new website that showcases the advocacy organization’s expansive work to protect hunting, fishing, trapping and sport shooting in state legislatures nationwide.

“A wholly new website has been a longtime coming, and with all the new tools we provide users to easily engage in the political process, we’re excited to launch this site that further helps protect hunting, fishing, trapping and shooting across the country,” said Brian Lynn, vice president of marketing and communications for Sportsmen’s Alliance.

Central to the site’s engagement process is a Legislative Action Center that allows users to quickly and easily track bills in state legislatures and take appropriate action to protect our passions. The Legislative Heat Map shows active legislation by state and segments within multiple categories (hunting, fishing, trapping, sporting dogs, fish & wildlife commissions) and the Current Legislative Campaigns allows users to voice opposition or support for a bill with just one click, while breaking news alerts and archives by state can be accessed as well. Users can easily find all their state and federal representatives, and sign up for news alerts pertaining to their state. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Michigan Licenses Still Available

There’s still time to get a turkey license. See which hunt units have licenses available and snag one before they sell out. You can buy a license from any license agent, online at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses or through the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app. Keep in mind, licenses bought online will be mailed to you seven to 10 days after purchasing.

Another great license for hunters wanting a little more flexibility is Hunt 0234. This statewide spring license is valid for public and private lands, except public lands in Unit ZZ (southern Lower Peninsula), and is valid to hunt Fort Custer military lands with permission. Season dates are May 4-31.

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Turkey Hunting Safety Tips

Hunting safely during spring turkey hunting seasons is easy if you follow tips below.

With the opening of spring turkey hunting, it is highly recommended for hunters to consider these safety tips:

  • Never shoot unless you are absolutely sure of your target and what is beyond it. Look for a beard as only turkeys with beards are legal during the spring season.
  • Never stalk a gobbling turkey. Your chances of getting close are poor, and you may be sneaking up on another hunter.
  • Avoid red, white, blue, or black in clothing and equipment. A tom turkey’s head has similar colors.
  • Stick with hen calls. A gobbler call might draw in other hunters.
  • Avoid unnecessary movement. This alerts turkeys and attracts hunters.
  • Don’t hide so well that you impair your field of vision.
  • Wrap your turkey in blaze orange for the hike back to your vehicle.
  • Always sit with your back against a tree trunk, big log or a boulder that is wider than your body. This protects you from being accidentally struck by pellets fired from behind you.
  • Place decoys on the far side of a tree trunk or a rock. This prevents you from being directly in the line of fire should another hunter mistakenly shoot at your decoy.
  • Wear hunter orange while moving from set-up to set-up. Take it off when you are in position.
  • If you see another hunter, call out to them, but don’t move until they respond. You may ruin the hunt, but you may have avoided injury.
  • Make sure you know your effective range when shooting. For the most clean and ethical shot, make sure your shotgun is patterned and you are shooting within your effective range.
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Beginner Pheasant Hunt

Saturday, April 27, 8 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.

Rooster Ranch, 7480 Germania Road, Ubly

For new, or newly returning, hunters ages 25-45. Participants will review gun safety, practice shooting clay targets and then get into the field to hunt live pheasants. After the hunt, they will clean the birds to take home.

Cost is $75 per person, which includes three birds, refreshments and lunch. Participants must have prior shooting experience and bring their own firearm and ammunition.

For more info, call Karly at 810-869-9412.

REGISTER FOR HUNT

This event is presented as part of a partnership agreement between the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Pheasants Forever, with DNR funding support.

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