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?USDA to Invest $700,000 to Increase Recreational Public Access on Private Lands in Montana

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will partner with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks to improve and increase wildlife habitat and public access for recreational opportunities on privately-owned and operated ranch lands.

“Montana will receive more than $700,000 for the purchase of conservation leases on private ranch lands enrolled in the Sage-Grouse Initiative (SGI) Program,” said Rick Northrup, wildlife habitat bureau chief for FWP. “This generous grant will benefit landowners, wildlife, and recreationists in areas that provide high quality sage-grouse habitat.” Read more

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Free Big Game Decoy Setup Guide From Montana Decoy

Montana Decoys is excited to announce the launch of the 2015 Big Game Decoy Setup Guide. This downloadable guide features seven unique hunting situations that will show hunters how and when to use a decoy. With advice from some of the top hunters, this guide will help everyone become a better elk, moose or antelope hunter in preparation for the coming season.

This detailed guide illustrates common situations that hunters face each season, including how to lure a mature bull elk into a field, hunt them in the high country or during the rut. Need to know how grab the attention of an occupied bull, or use a decoy during the post rut? We’ve got you covered. Scroll on down and the guide depicts a couple scenes on luring in rutting bull moose and antelope bucks. Each scenario accurately describes which decoys to use and how they are most effective in certain situations.

The guide is free to download at www.montanadecoy.com/guides. And as a gift for doing so, users will receive a special coupon code for 15% off of their next purchase at montanadecoy.com

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Nation’s best bird hunting a Michigan treasure – GEMS help connect local business and hunters

GEMS (Grouse Enhanced Management Sites) logoSeptember brings many things, but for bird hunters, it’s the month they’ve been waiting for since last year. Sept. 15 marks the opening day of ruffed grouse season in Michigan, the time when trucks hit public land two-tracks in search of prime hunting spots.

“Opening day of grouse season is a real treat – the woods are just coming alive with color, and you can smell fall in the air,” said Department of Natural Resources upland game bird specialist Al Stewart. “With woodcock season opening on Sept. 19 this year, we have two openers only a few days apart! This is going to be a really exciting fall!”

The DNR and various partners have worked together to develop and maintain Grouse Enhanced Management Sites (GEMS) to give bird hunters places to target their hunt, help other hunters give bird hunting a try, and give seasoned hunters new locations to explore.  GEMS are normally remote areas and vary in size from several hundred to several thousand acres. An intensive timber harvest schedule, closely monitored by DNR staff, helps to provide great wildlife habitat, and old logging roads are converted to walking trails that offer minimal terrain challenges and provide comfort to hunters who may not be familiar with the area. Read more

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Michigan Anterless Deer License Applications On Sale Until August 15

The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that the application period for antlerless deer licenses ends tomorrow (Aug. 15). Hunters may apply for one license in any open Deer Management Unit statewide; a nonrefundable $5 fee is charged at the time of application. Drawing results and leftover license availability may be viewed atwww.michigan.gov/huntdrawings beginning Sept. 2. Read more

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Deer Hunting: Strategies To See More Deer


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Online in the newest video at www.GrowingDeer.tv they share practice ideas for bow hunters. Then it’s a look at the strategy and creation of a new, small food plot designed to intercept the whitetails between food and bedding! Plus, see how a problem hunting a sloped food plot is resolved with a new tower stand. For those deer hunters that have oak trees, watch to learn how Dr. Woods identifies and scouts for red and white acorns from a distance! HERE to subscribe today! Read more
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Safari Club International Issues Statement Defending Hunting, Supporting True Wildlife Conservation

TUCSON, AZ–Safari Club International is serious about hunting and true wildlife conservation. Some people may question the propriety of hunting, but no one can refute the tremendous dedication and accomplishments of hunters when it comes to true conservation of wildlife around the world.

It cannot be denied that hunters kill individual animals – but true conservation is not about saving individual animals – it is about saving entire species. In several key ways, hunters are better at conserving species than anyone else.

First, hunters make significant financial contributions to wildlife conservation. Those who criticize the “pay for play” system are misguided. Conservation takes money and hunters are always first in line to provide those funds. The money that hunters pay to participate in hunts, particularly in Africa, goes in part to habitat restoration and wildlife management. Read more

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New Upper Peninsula antlerless deer hunting regulations for archers

Changes involving antlerless deer hunting for archers will be in effect during the 2015-2016 hunting season in the Upper Peninsula, after a recent decision by the Michigan Natural Resources Commission.

Earlier this summer, the NRC decided to eliminate the option to harvest antlerless deer during the archery seasons for hunters using deer or deer combo licenses in the U.P.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has since received reports of some confusion over the regulations. The DNR has produced a Frequently Asked Questions page to help explain the changes. Read more

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DNR confirms third deer positive for CWD; hunter participation is critical this fall

Today, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced that a third free-ranging deer in Meridian Township (Ingham County) has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The deer was a 5-year-old doe. All three CWD-positive deer detected thus far have been discovered within a mile of one another.

“As we stated with the second positive deer, this news is not surprising,” said Dr. Steve Schmitt, DNR wildlife veterinarian. “The good news is that all three deer came from the same small area.” Genetic analyses carried out by Michigan State University’s Molecular Ecology Laboratory indicate that all three positive animals were related as part of an extended family. Previous research has shown that CWD often is transmitted within family groups because of their close contact.

Hunters are critical to helping the DNR understand the prevalence and geographic distribution of the disease.

“We have focused our efforts thus far in the area around the first case,” Schmitt continued. ”We need individuals who have always hunted in Ingham County and surrounding counties to keep hunting. The DNR can’t fight this disease without their support. Hunters need to have their deer checked and tested so we can determine if this disease is established over a broad area or just persisting in a local pocket.”   Read more

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New Lil’l Heifer Custom Wood Elk Call from Wayne Carlton’s Calls

The new Custom Wood Li’l Heifer Elk Call from Wayne Carlton’s Calls®allows hunters to easily make all the vocalizations of a cow elk.

The Li’l Heifer features a bite-style pinch reed that can quickly be mastered by even novice callers to produce realistic young cow whines and bleats that bring big bulls running. An adjustable “O” ring is included to customize the call’s pitch and tone. The call features a custom walnut and maple wood body with a textured shed elk antler design. With outstanding volume for mid and long-range calling, it not only sounds great, but looks great as well.

The Li’l Heifer Custom Wood Elk Call comes packaged with a lanyard and sells for a suggested retail of $17.99. Read more

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