Category: Hunting

Eighteen Draw Arkansas Elk Hunt Permits

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission drew the names of 18 Arkansans on the stage of the Buffalo River Elk Festival Saturday to participate in this fall’s annual public land elk hunts.

More than 6,600 applicants applied for elk permits online during the May application window, and 15 of the permits allotted for public land were drawn from those entries. An additional 620 people applied on-site at the festival for three additional permits reserved for attendees of the event. Permits were drawn from a squirrel cage in front of an anxious crowd throughout the day. Winners of the three on-site permits had to be present to win during the final drawing of the festival.

Hunters are allowed to choose their weapons from archery (including crossbows), muzzleloaders, modern rifles, modern shotguns and handguns.

All public land hunts occur on the Buffalo National River, Gene Rush Wildlife Management Area and Bearcat Hollow Wildlife Management Area. Hunters are assigned specific zones within these public lands. Public land permit holders are encouraged to attend an orientation before the hunt and will be notified of the time and location.

Arkansas also holds private land elk hunts, managed through a quota system, for hunters who have landowner permission in Arkansas’s Core Elk Management Zone. Visit www.agfc.com/elk for more information. Read more

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Lake Erie and Maumee State Lodge to Host Outdoor Media in 2025

The Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) is excited to announce that it will hold its 2025 Annual Meeting at Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center, hosted by Destination Toledo. The annual gathering of the nation’s top outdoor journalists and supporting outdoor companies will kick off early Monday morning, June 22 and conclude Wednesday evening, June 24.

“We’re thrilled to help bring outdoor media from all over the U.S. to Northwest Ohio for POMA’s 2025 Annual Meeting,” said Mark Brazeau of Destination Toledo. “With world-class walleye fishing and abundant hunting resources all in close proximity to Toledo, we’re excited to show off all the amazing opportunities available to outdoor enthusiasts from around the country!”

Northwest Ohio, home to Port Clinton, the “Walleye Capitol of the World,” and one of the nation’s top waterfowl and birding spots at Magee Marsh, offers a unique blend of outdoor experiences. It’s also the location of one of the most historic shooting events each year at nearby Camp Perry. For hunters, anglers and shooters, few places are such a perfect fit for POMA as Northwest Ohio. Read more

Fishing, Hunting, Wildlife

Michigan fall turkey application period open now

Fall turkey hunting license applications for the 2024 season are available now through August 1.

You can buy an application for $5 online at eLicense, anywhere DNR licenses are sold, or through the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app. Drawing results will be available Aug. 12.

Learn how to apply and find season regulations in the Michigan Fall Turkey Hunting Regulations Summary at Michigan.gov/Turkey or view the summary in the DNR Hunt Fish app to carry it with you wherever you go.

Questions? Call 517-284-9453 or email

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Ducks Unlimited, Bass Pro Shops, USFWS Celebrate 2024-25 Federal Duck Stamp First Day of Sale

The $25 stamp has raised more than $1.2 billion for habitat conservation

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Ducks Unlimited (DU) and Bass Pro Shops hosted a live event Friday, June 28, at Bass Pro Shops in Hanover, Maryland, celebrating the first day of sale for the 2024-25 Federal Duck Stamp.

The stamps, which cost $25 and raise about $40 million for conservation yearly, are valid from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

Purchased by millions of waterfowl hunters, wildlife enthusiasts and stamp collectors every year, duck stamps provide critical funding to purchase and protect wetlands and associated habitat for ducks, geese and other wildlife species.

The Federal Duck Stamp program raises millions of dollars to purchase and protect wetland habitat in the National Wildlife Refuge System, benefiting waterfowl and hundreds of additional wildlife species. Of every dollar spent on a duck stamp, 98 cents of each purchase goes directly to acquiring and protecting waterfowl habitat. Read more

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Garmin Unveils Alpha LTE: Cellular-Based Dog Tracking Integration

Provides seamless LTE dog tracking on mobile devices and is compatible Garmin VHF tracking systems

Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced Alpha® LTE is expanding coverage to North America. The small, rugged device attaches to existing dog collars and pairs with the Alpha app, so users can view their dog’s movements directly from a compatible mobile device1. Customers who want additional tracking capabilities can pair Alpha LTE with their compatible Garmin dog tracking handheld for simultaneous LTE and traditional VHF tracking, providing a seamlessly integrated experience.

“Garmin sporting dog products are globally recognized as a premier choice for hunters and their canine companions, and Alpha LTE is an ideal solution for outdoorspeople who want Garmin’s dog tracking reliability in a cellular based solution. Whether using as a standalone tracking device or in conjunction with an existing Garmin dog tracking system, customers can be confident knowing they have Garmin’s best solution for tracking their dog in challenging environments.” – Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales

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Plan Your Plots for Fall Success

Even though deer season is months away, there’s plenty of planning to be done now for landowners looking to increase the attractiveness of their land to deer during this fall’s hunting seasons.

Jeremy Brown, Deer Management Assistance Program Coordinator in the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Private Lands Habitat Division, says successful use of food plots in deer management is much more than roughing up a spot in the dirt and throwing out seeds from the latest no-fail deer forage blend on the shelf of a big box store.

“I wish it was as easy as some of those labels make it seem,” Brown said. “If the stars align you can grow some food that attracts a deer to a spot where you’re hunting, but the use of food plots has much more potential than just making what we call a ‘kill plot’ during deer season.”

The first thing Brown tells prospective deer managers is to really think about their goals.

“Are you wanting to just attract deer to a small spot during hunting season or are you wanting to manage on more of a year-round basis and provide food for a healthy deer herd and maximize antler development?” Brown said. “Start off with your goals in mind so you don’t waste time and money going the wrong direction.”

Brown says the answer to his first question often is dictated by his second: “What are your limitations?”

Many clubs have to work within the parameters of their lease agreement when it comes to planting food plots or otherwise altering the land in a way that could affect the landowners’ interests.

“A lot of timber companies still let lease holders plant some small plots to help attract deer during hunting season, but large management regimes aren’t really possible,” Brown said. “The good news for those clubs is that some of the regular thinning and harvest activities in certain stages of timber production can increase forage value for wildlife to an extent.”

Clubs who own their own land or have a wide-open policy for management activities still may face roadblocks based on finances and size.

“If you’re a smaller landowner, you might not be able to put enough into food plots to make a shift in herd health, but you might be able to work with neighboring landowners to manage cooperatively so everyone benefits,” Brown said. “And remember, food plots are only a part of the equation.”

Once you’ve assessed your goals and limitations, it’s time to gather some intel on the property’s potential. Soil samples and surveys of the vegetation already present can increase your chances of success tenfold. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

MUCC Supported House Bill 5737 Passes Senate

On Wednesday, the Michigan Senate passed Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) supported House Bill 5737 on a 38-0 vote following its unanimous passage in the House of Representatives. The bill, which is sponsored by Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-Hamtramck), amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA) to enable minor and adult individuals with certain disabilities to hunt in the presence of a mentor.

The legislation adapts the successful Mentored Youth Hunting Program to a broader Mentored Hunting Program to provide supervised hunting opportunities for individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities that prevent the individual from completing a hunter’s safety course. Read more

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Last Chance to Enter to Win Ibex Hunt in Turkey

Don’t miss out on your chance to win an unforgettable Bezoar Ibex hunt in Turkey! Sweepstakes ends June 30th.

Grab your $20 sweepstake ticket at https://bit.ly/winibexhunt, for a chance to win an exclusive 5-day guided hunt for the Bezoar Ibex with Kaan Karakaya from Shikar Safaris – a globally acclaimed outfitter. Not only are you in for an unforgettable adventure, but you’re also contributing to SCI Foundation’s wildlife conservation work.

“Shikar Safaris is far and away the most experienced and buttoned-up outfitting service we’ve ever hunted with, and we can’t give him a high enough recommendation. We would encourage everyone to get involved in these sweepstakes.” – Ben and Brittany Maki, Past Sweepstakes Winners

The winner will be drawn July 8th, don’t let this opportunity pass you by! Purchase your ticket at https://bit.ly/winibexhunt.

Contests, Hunting

Pope & Young Launches Deer Slam Raffle

Here’s Your Chance to Complete Your Deer Slam with Some of North America’s TOP OUTFITTERS!

Pope and Young has launched the biggest raffle in conservation, a chance to complete your deer slam! Pope and Young is going to give you your chance to complete your deer slam with some of North America’s top outfitters. Here’s your chance to hunt all 5 North American deer species and support bowhunting conservation with North America’s premier bowhunting conservation organization.

GRAND PRIZE: Up To 5 Hunts (Depending on Species Previously Harvested)

-Grand prize winner will receive hunts for all species within the recognized 5 species of North American deer that they have not previously taken with archery equipment.

-Grand prize winner is GUARANTEED at least 2 hunts even if they have taken all 5 species with a bow.

REMAINING HUNTS: Remaining hunts will be issued one per winner up to 3 potential additional winners.

-After hunts are confirmed by the grand prize winner, up to 3 additional winners will be drawn for the hunts that remain available.

THE HUNTS: Read more

Archery, Contests, Hunting

Apply for 2024 Utah Permits Starting July 3

If you are looking for a unique experience in Utah’s outdoors, consider applying for a permit for the chance to hunt greater sage-grouse, sandhill crane, tundra swan or sharp-tailed grouse this fall. The 2024 application period for these four Utah bird hunts opens on Wednesday, July 3.

Obtaining permits

Qualifying to hunt most bird species in Utah is simple: buy a combination or hunting license and head afield. However, some bird species also require a special permit in addition to a hunting license. Those species include: Read more

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