Category: Hunting

QUWF Preliminary Nest Predator Data is Very Promising for Turkey and Ground Nesting Birds

Buffalo, MO: The populations of turkey and quail are affected by many environmental challenges. Extreme weather, quality habitat loss and by 2 types of predations; normal adult predation and that of nest predation. Nesting survival of ground nesting birds such as turkeys and quail is a critical focus across many parts of the country. It is a known fact; predators can negatively impact nesting survival across the landscape. How much so we are yet to totally measure but this preliminary data of a 3-year study by QUWF is showing a dramatic improvement swing where nest predation is being focused on. Even some biologists may themselves treat predation with blinders on at times, thinking it’s a natural condition that occurs. Unfortunately, when the balance is totally out of whack, science shows a different approach may be needed. Furthermore, predation control is not the total ultimate answer, it is just one of the tools in a land managers toolbox that can and should be used when needed and should no longer be ignored. Read more

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OSCF Research Shows Decline in Gen Pop Support of Fishing, Target Shooting and Hunting

Middlebury, CT – A comprehensive research study conducted by Responsive Management for Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation (OSCF) looked to gain insights into the current attitudes of adult Americans regarding fishing, target shooting, hunting, and trapping.

The project was a continuation of similar studies conducted by Responsive Management and provides trend data dating as far back as 1995. As the longest running study on Americans’ attitudes toward these activities, it is a useful tool for understanding both historical trends as well as the current sentiments of Americans.

Report results paint an ominous picture for those that work within the outdoor industry. General population support for fishing, target shooting, and hunting has declined since the study was last conducted. For example, approval of both legal recreational fishing and recreational target shooting declined by three percent (3%) while approval of legal hunting went down by four percent (4%). Read more

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Boone and Crockett Club and NRA Hunters’ Leadership Forum Developing Online Hunter Ethics Learning Module

The Boone and Crockett Club and the National Rifle Association’s Hunters’ Leadership Forum (HLF) are working together to develop an online education platform to teach hunter ethics. The groups announced today that they have created a partnership for the educational programming to help communicate the importance of Fair Chase ethics when hunters head to the field. The Fair Chase Hunter Ethics curriculum will complement existing NRA hunter education modules to carry a positive message to new and existing hunters, as well as to the general public. The online course is expected to be launched in early 2024.

“The research that Hunters’ Leadership Forum conducted several years ago to understand American attitudes toward hunting reinforced to me that the future of hunting in America is not only rooted in recruitment of new hunters, but also in the acceptance by nonhunters. Nonhunters hold our future rights in their hands, so we need to do a better job of communicating our benefits in America,” commented HLF director Peter Churchbourne. “The Boone and Crockett Club is known as the experts on hunter ethics and it was clear to me that they were the perfect partners to help teach new hunters and remind seasoned hunters about Fair Chase ethics and conservation.” Read more

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From the Boone and Crockett Club

Grab your gear because we’re hunting brown bears in Alaska with Grancel Fitz, spying on wildlife, listening to a bighorn sheep hunt in Montana, and learning how a tax lawyer transformed into a conservation warrior.

Adventures from the Archives – Grancel Fitz’s Alaska Brown Bear

Armed with a .30-06 that he took on every hunt in North America, Grancel Fitz was on a quest to find the biggest Alaska brown bear that Kodiak, Alaska, had to offer.

 

Hunting, Wildlife

Women’s Outdoor Media Association: Renewed Mission, Fresh Look

FAYETTEVILLE, GA – June 12, 2023 – The Women’s Outdoor Media Association (WOMA), known for encouraging women in the outdoor endeavors of shooting sports, archery, fishing, and hunting, proudly announces a new WOMA logo and branding to coincide with their renewed commitment to promoting their efforts via social and mass media.

“As The WOMA continues to grow and evolve, we felt it essential to maintain a cohesive brand identity that reflects our values and mission,” stated WOMA President Erica Chin. “Through the last decade, our dedicated group of women has enthusiastically promoted their shooting, hunting, and fishing pursuits.”

Today, The WOMA organization boasts a growing membership of women from across the U.S. passionate about advancing the outdoor activities they love and sharing their experiences through all available media outlets. “Handing down the legacy of an outdoor lifestyle to the next generation of women is our responsibility,” Chin said. “The revitalized design and color scheme of our new branding, logo, and website helps us focus our energy toward that vital task.”

According to Chin, WOMA Vice President Jessica Adanich, the owner of DesignPod Tactical, tackled the project. “Her creativity and expertise made the entire process easy. Jessica listened to our input and created a design that perfectly embodies our mission. We selected royal blue as our new brand color because we believe it’s strong, confident, and patriotic,” Chin stated. Read more

Fishing, Hunting

Summer Special on Fall Duck Hunts with Fishing Tom Guide Service

SULPHER, La. (June 8, 2023 ) — In Southwestern Louisiana duck season doesn’t open until September 15, but saving on that duck hunt starts now. Fishing Tom Guide Service is offering a June special on its fall duck hunts. Book within the month of June and you can receive $100 off your hunt.

Usually, $300 per gun with a two person minimum, Fishing Tom Guide Service is offering a special for the first 20 that book their duck hunt in June. Each of those lucky people will receive $100 off their early booking. This full day hunt includes meeting your guide and retriever at a designated location and being escorted to your blind that will be set up with decoys. Hunters can expect to see a variety of ducks including but not limited to gadwall, ring neck, scalp, wigeon, pintail and teal being the most common. The most common geese are snow, blue and whitefronts (speckled bellies.) Read more

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VERTEX Corded Earbuds for Fathers Who Shoot or Hunt

MEMPHIS, TN–June 5, 2023—This Father’s Day, elevate your dad’s shooting and hunting experiences with the groundbreaking VERTEX Corded Bluetooth Earbuds from Radians, a leading manufacturer of safety products. Designed to protect hearing while providing exceptional sound quality, these earbuds are a great gift for dads who value precision and safety in their outdoor pursuits.

This in-ear hearing protection not only delivers a 21 dB Noise Reduction Rating to safeguard your dad’s hearing but also offers the convenience of Bluetooth wireless technology for seamlessly connecting to mobile devices, allowing for immersive, high-quality stereo sound while enjoying music, podcasts, or phone conversations. Read more

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24th Annual Jack Robertson Invitational Shoot Celebrates Hunting, Conservation and Youth Engagement

For more information, contact Pete Muller at (803) 637-7698 or pmuller@nwtf.net

24th Annual Jack Robertson Invitational Shoot Celebrates Hunting, Conservation and Youth Engagement

EDGEFIELD, S.C. — The Jack Robertson Invitational Shoot celebrated its 24th consecutive year of fundraising for hunting and shooting sports on May 23, this year honoring the National Wild Turkey Federation’s 50th Anniversary and the organization’s commitment to wild turkey conservation and the preservation of our hunting heritage.

Originally established by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the event began as an NSSF fundraiser for its Hunting Heritage Trust. As a representative of the firearms industry and community, the gathering quickly evolved into a prominent assembly of leaders from firearm manufacturers, making it a highly anticipated springtime event. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters EXPO to Showcase Decoy Carving, Painting Demos

Featured duck decoy makers Pat Gregory and Rick Pierce will share tips and techniques

BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — If you want to make a duck decoy, find a block of wood and cut away everything that doesn’t look like a duck. Ok, so it’s not quite that simple.

But making a decoy doesn’t have to be incredibly difficult, either. The easy solution to get started is to attend the 2023 Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Expo set for July 28 to 30 at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Delta Waterfowl has arranged a special booth at the Expo staffed by expert decoy carvers Pat Gregory and Rick Pierce, who will conduct interactive demonstrations, share tips and techniques, and answer questions all weekend long. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Arizona: don’t wait until last minute to apply for 2023 fall hunts

Make sure to get ducks in order before June 6 deadline

PHOENIX — Only a few days remain to apply for 2023 fall hunt permit-tags, which means hopeful hunters now fall into one of two camps:

Those who are chronic putter-offers, telling themselves that they have plenty of time before the June 6 deadline, and those who jumped on their computers and filled out an application the moment that the draw opened three weeks ago.

Whether a person plans to apply in the coming days, or already has done so, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) offers the following tips: Read more

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