Category: Hunting

Anticipation is high for Iowa’s 2023 pheasant season

Iowa’s pheasant population is up, the crop harvest is advancing quickly and the weekend weather forecast is setting up for an excellent opening weekend for Iowa’s pheasant season.

The annual August roadside survey found Iowa’s statewide pheasant population to be nearly 23 birds per route; a 15 percent increase over 2022. The biggest increases were in the southwest, northwest and northeast regions.

“We couldn’t ask for better opening weekend conditions,” said Todd Bogenschutz, upland wildlife biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. “Our bird population is highest since 2015, and much of the corn and soybeans will be harvested by the time the season opens. Combine those two factors, plus cooler weekend temperatures, we should see a lot of pheasants taken.” Read more

Hunting

National Bowhunter Education Foundation Supports POMA Organization & Sponsors Conference

RAPID CITY, SD – The National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF) sponsored the Professional Outdoor Media (POMA) business conference this June in Broken Arrow, OK. Media and content creators in the hunting, shooting and outdoor industries attend the conference to sharpen their skills through educational courses, build relationships and see the latest products. Corporate and non-profit partners establish and maintain media relationships at the annual event.

NBEF shared its safety and success-focused bowhunter education messages with influential media, social media and content creators throughout the conference. Read more

Archery, Hunting

Michigan’s early-season elk hunters find success

Hunt period 1 proved to be successful for 72% of early-season elk hunters. The 97 state hunters who took to the field over the 12-day season harvested 29 bull elk and 41 antlerless elk, including four calves. Additionally, one Pure Michigan Hunt winner harvested a bull. The success rate of this season is comparable with previous seasons.

The season began in late August and spanned 12 days throughout September and into early October. The hunting conditions were consistently warm, with temperatures above average during the second and third hunting windows.

The early season is designed to remove elk living outside of the designated elk management area, which is primarily the Pigeon River Country State Forest. The second hunt period will begin Dec. 9 for 160 hunters.

Curious about Michigan elk and elk hunting? Learn more at:

Michigan.gov/Elk ?

Hunting

MOJO Triple Threat 2 Predator Calling System Shipping to Dealers Now

MOJO® Outdoors, the world leader in motion decoys, is excited to announce that the redesigned MOJO® Triple Threat 2 is back in stock and now shipping to dealers.

The MOJO® Triple Threat is a 3-part calling system that furnishes all components needed for successful predator calling, including a caller designed for high quality sound, user friendly operation, and a built-in tripod to get the sound wave above anything that could distort it. Read more

Hunting

Field Dressed Venison to Become Available

NDA and WDNR Provide Community Support through Venison Donations

The Coulee Country Branch of the National Deer Association is excited to announce its latest donation plan which brings field dressed venison to those in the Wisconsin area. Through much of the Coulee Region the deer herd is in over abundance. To help trim the deer herd to healthy levels, many of the members of the Coulee Country Branch will be harvesting and donating venison.

“This is a great way for hunters to give back to the community,” said Kim Zuhlke of the local Coulee Country Branch of the NDA. “The field dressed venison that comes out of this operation is a sustainability grown and high-quality source of protein, so we’re happy to be providing this to the community on top of helping to counteract over abundance.”

For those looking to receive a field dressed deer, the Coulee Country Branch is now collecting names. To be eligible, send contact information to venisonconnection@gmail.com. The deer lymph nodes will be submitted for free CWD testing and the recipient will be responsible for the processing of the deer. Read more

Hunting

Rutted-Up’s Defender Is the Ultimate Hunting Blind

Cantril, IA – The Defender from Rutted-Up Blinds offers hunters a versatile solution to sitting out long hunts in the fiercest elements.

The Defender features eight large windows that lock out in any and all positions – wherever you turn the handle. The windows are 100% smoked but provide a clear view for filming or hunting in low-light conditions.

Built to withstand anything nature can throw at it, the airtight Defender’s roof measures approximately 2-3 inches thick with rigid insulating foam, while the floor measures 4 inches thick with crossmember plywood and half-inch plywood above and below the rigid insulating foam. No plywood is exposed to the elements — it’s either covered with steel or fiberglass. Fork pockets are integrated into the base, which attach to the floor of every blind, for safe and easy setup. The Defender’s steel exterior is finished in Mossy Oak Bottomland with 20-year fade resistance.

Inside, the ceiling has inch-thick sound-absorbing foam. The interior walls are fully insulated with 1.5-inch rigid insulating foam and covered with premium automotive-grade sound deadening carpet. The blind features shelving throughout with cup holders and rubber clip-style gun holders for added safety.

All Rutted-Up Blinds are available in three different sizes in nine configurations for gun only, archery only, or gun/archery combo with an interior height of 7 feet.

To learn more about the Defender and browse the full Rutted-Up lineup, visit rutted-up.com. Read more

Hunting

National Bowhunter Education Foundation Announces Photos From the Field Contest

RAPID CITY, SD – The National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF) is calling all bowhunters to participate in its Photos from The Field contest, a celebration of the passion and camaraderie within the bowhunting community. NBEF is dedicated to portraying bowhunting in a positive light and recognize bowhunters who are proud of their sport.

Whether you’re a longtime friend of NBEF, a student, an instructor, or have been part of our journey in any capacity, we invite you to share your favorite bowhunting moments with us. Our contest is not about the size of your harvest or the score of your game; it’s about the memories and experiences you’ve had in the great outdoors. Your photo could depict the anticipation of heading out, a heartwarming gathering to swap bowhunting tales, a delicious meal prepared from your harvest, meticulous setup or checking of trail cameras, maintenance of your equipment, or any other snapshot that encapsulates the essence of your time afield.

To participate, simply email your photo to info@nbef.org and include your name (we will use only your first name and last initial), your home state/country, and the location where your captivating photo was taken. Selected photos may find their way to our platforms at NBEF.org, Facebook, or Instagram.

For helpful tips on creating stunning hunting photos, visit this resource from the NRA Hunters Leadership Forum: Best Practices for Hunting Photos from the NRA Hunters Leadership Forum.

NBEF Executive Director Marilyn Bentz explained, “NBEF’s mission is to be the beacon of responsible bowhunting. Let’s join forces to champion bowhunting together. We’re thrilled to display your bowhunting snapshots and reward fortunate winners with NBEF trucker caps and merchandise.” Read more

Contests, Hunting

MyOutdoorTV’s JUST SHOT Library Grows with Content from Waddell, Eichler, Realtree and More

Watch Filmed Hunts from the Most Recognizable Names in the Industry Almost Immediately

DENVER – Just added to MyOutdoorTV’s JUST SHOT™ library is a new season of JUST SHOT™: Bone Collector featuring Michael Waddell and the Bone Collector crew. This addition joins fresh content from other industry giants such as JUST SHOT™: Realtree Road Trips, JUST SHOT™: Hunting with Fred Eichler, JUST SHOT™: The Western Hunter, JUST SHOT™: Eichler Predator, JUST SHOT™: Realtree Black Cloud, and JUST SHOT™: Drury’s Deer Season. MOTV’s JUST SHOT™ content delivers filmed hunts from some of the most recognizable names in the outdoor industry almost immediately following the hunt.

All these episodes are available now in the MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) library for streaming on virtually any device. Follow along with the latest adventures of the Bone Collector crew as they document the culture of the hunter and the brotherhood of the sportsman that have true passion for the game, the land, and the lifestyle. It all unfolds on MOTV, Outdoor Sportsman Group’s No. 1 global subscription streaming platform. Read more

Hunting

Get Set for Waterfowl Season with Hunt Monkey

For those who love the sights and sounds of hunting ducks, geese and other waterfowl, this one’s for you. While seeing a flight of ducks decoy into the spread, the conditions also present some unique challenges. The hunting is often best when the weather is at its worst—cold temperatures, drizzling rain and even sleet or snow, plus gusty winds. Being on the water doesn’t help things, and retrieving decoys can also make for a soaking-wet experience too. And you also need to remain well concealed.

Hunt Monkey understands these unique challenges and has a complete line of gloves designed with the waterfowler in mind. From those dry, warm early season hunts to later in the year when things can turn downright frigid, there’s a glove solution for nearly every condition. Read more

Fishing, Hunting
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