Category: Hunting

Michigan: learn about wild mushrooms, bear hunting, fly fishing and more

The DNR Outdoor Skills Academy will offer opportunities to learn more about foraging for wild mushrooms, bear hunting and outdoor survival with July classes at the following locations.

Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center in Cadillac

  • Wild Mushroom Clinic, July 10
    Learn how to identify a variety of Michigan’s edible wild mushrooms, where to start looking, and proper handling techniques for transport, cleaning, consumption (including some sampling) and home preservation. Cost is $40 and will include lunch. This class will be offered again Aug. 20.
  • Bush Craft, Survival and Wild Edibles Clinic, July 15-17
    In this unique, three-day class, you will learn the basics of what you need to survive if you ever find yourself stranded in the outdoors, including some wilderness first aid; how to safely prepare water for drinking; how to identify animal tracks and scat; plants you can gather as wild edibles and for medicinal uses, and which plants to avoid; how to safely start a fire without matches; how to shoot a bow and arrow; and more.
  • Bear Hunting Clinic, July 30 and July 31
    Students will learn the ins and outs of bear hunting with experienced hunters and knowledgeable DNR educators. The class will cover habitat, gear, stand placement, baiting, rules and regulations, carcass care, and hide care.

Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center in Mattawan

  • Fly Fishing 101, July 22-23
    Learn the fundamentals of fly fishing in this two-day class. Topics covered include knots, casting, fly tying, stream etiquette, catch and release, stream dynamics, macroinvertebrates, reading the water, and presentation. On Saturday afternoon, participants will head to local waters to bring it all together and catch some fish. Loaner gear is available.
  • Damsels Fly: Fly Fishing for Women, July 30
    For women who are new to fly fishing, this all-day workshop will teach participants enough of the basics to get out fly fishing with confidence. Topics covered include gear, rods and reels, casting, knot tying, macroinvertebrates, where to fish/reading the water and more. No equipment is needed to participate.

The DNR Outdoor Skills Academy offers in-depth, expert instruction, gear and hands-on learning for a range of outdoor activities at locations around the state. Learn more at Michigan.gov/OutdoorSkills.

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Michigan: 2022 bear and elk hunt drawing results available

There were 7,001 bear licenses and 260 elk licenses available for the 2022 fall hunting seasons. Drawing results are now in, and you can check them online at eLicense or call 517-284-9453 (WILD) to learn if you were successfully drawn.

Hunters selected in the drawing can buy their license at any license agent or online. Elk hunters drawn for a license will be mailed a packet of information that will include directions for how to complete the elk hunter orientation.

If you are curious how the drawing process works for bear and elk, watch our videos:

Successfully drawn but unable to hunt this fall?

Successful applicants can transfer or donate their drawing success to an eligible person they know or a person on the Department of Natural Resources hunt waiting list. Transfer forms and other information are available at Michigan.gov/HuntTransfers. The deadline to transfer a license is Sept. 1.

DNR hunt waiting list

Unsuccessful youth applicants and those with an advanced illness can register for a donated (transferred) bear or elk hunt until July 10. Register at Michigan.gov/HuntTransfers.

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Fears Inducted into Georgia Hunting & Fishing HoF

Rome, GA — Legendary outdoor writer J. Wayne Fears has been inducted into the Georgia Hunting & Fishing Hall of Fame. The hall of fame is sponsored by the Georgia Outdoor Writers Association and is housed at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center which combines a state wildlife management area, public fishing area and regional wildlife education and conference center on 6,400 acres southeast of Atlanta.

While Fears is known for writing about adventures worldwide, he spent his first 10 years out of college working as a wildlife professional and freelance writer in the state of Georgia. He received his Master’s Degree from the University of Georgia, was a founding member of the Georgia Outdoor Writers Association in 1969 and served as its president the following year.

Hall of famer and national fishing writer Jimmy Jacobs made the induction presentation for Fears induction, held at a banquet in Rome, Georgia. In the induction Jacobs stated, “There are three categories in which a nominee must excel in at least one to be considered for induction, Fears more than qualified in all three.”

Past Georgia Hunting & Fishing Hall of Fame honorees include President Jimmy Carter and renowned Outdoor Life magazine field editor Charlie Elliott, who was a mentor to Fears when he started his outdoor writing career. Read more

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Fifty Caliber Airgun Hog Spot & Stalk on The High Road with Keith Warren

WATCH NOW: https://www.highroadhunting.com/the-high-road/50-cal-airgun-hog-spot-amp-stalk

New Braunfels, TX June 20th, 2022 – Today Keith Warren is heading to ground zero for THE BEST hog hunting in the world, Hog Wild Adventures just outside of Houston, Texas! On this video Keith will be hunting feral hogs with air guns and putting them down left and right!

WATCH ALL EPISODES FREE: https://www.highroadhunting.com/full-episodes

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MOJO Outdoors Flock A Flicker 2 To Be Released Late Summer

MOJO® Outdoors, the world leader in motion decoys, is excited to release the redesigned Flock A Flicker™ 2 this season.

The patented (Pat. No. 10,517,291) Flock A Flicker™ proved to be one of the most popular waterfowl hunting products to come along since the spinning wing decoy. WHY? Because they worked when used in multiple units, as they mimic the random, quick “flashes” or “strobe” given off by a flock of contented ducks sitting on the water or dry ground, telling other ducks: It’s OK to land here. If you observe a flock of contented ducks, you will see these random “flashes” that rotate or flicker throughout.

MOJO® has improved on this ground-breaking concept with the re-designed Flock A Flicker™ 2 (4-Pack), which includes an upgraded housing with all other components the same as the original, which emits the same flash. With any spinning wing product, faster is better, and these blades (or wings) turn super fast. Packaged in a set of 4, add multiple sets to your spread for an ultra realistic look.

Features include: Read more

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Online Learning Platform ‘OutdoorClass’ Unveiled for Experienced, Novice Hunters Alike

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, GOHUNT, Randy Newberg and Corey Jacobsen, as partners, are proud to unveil OutdoorClass, an online learning hub unlike any other for hunters of all experience and skill levels.

“We are excited to be a partner on and announce this cutting-edge educational endeavor designed for hunters,” said Kyle Weaver, RMEF president and CEO. “This platform is centered on instruction and mentorship for those new to hunting as well as nuanced insights and techniques for those who have hunted for decades.”

OutdoorClass will launch with four multi-chapter courses on any device taught by Jacobsen, Newberg, Remi Warren and Jaime Teigen who break down early and late season elk hunting, mule deer hunting and wild game cooking. With many hours of content, this subscription-based offering provides unlimited viewing of all courses.

“Our production value is second to none,” says GOHUNT President and Co-founder Chris Porter. “Besides the skill and knowledge of our experts, our courses use detailed graphics and video to show subscribers exactly what to do, which is so much more valuable than just telling them. This attention to detail is what separates OutdoorClass from anything else that is out there today.” Read more

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New York: State Legislature Fails to Advance Legally Harvested Wildlife Import Ban

The New York State Legislature adjourned over the weekend without passing the ill-conceived Senate Bill (SB) 2814, titled the “Big Five African Trophies Act,” after extensive advocacy efforts from SCI members and staff. If enacted, SB 2814 would have banned the importation, transportation, and possession of five major African wildlife species, including the African elephant, lion, leopard, black rhinoceros, white rhinoceros, and giraffe.

As hunters know, the passage of emotionally based legislation such as this would have a devastating effect on the sustainable conservation of these species, which relies on managed, legal hunting programs run by sovereign African wildlife countries.

New York SB 2814, introduced by Senator Luis R. Sepúlveda, flies in the face of decades of well-established scientific research completed by wildlife experts throughout Africa, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the U.S. government, and Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and others. Read more

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New High Speed Gear K9 Leads

SWANSBORO, N.C.– High Speed Gear® releases two new K9 leads for working dog handlers.

Earlier this year Sgt. Dawn Jauernik and her K9 Bonito from the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office, inspired High Speed Gear® to create the Bonito 15’ Tracking Lead.

HSGI® has now added the K9 Adjustable Patrol Lead and the K9 Traffic Lead to the product line up. They are built from Mil-Spec tubular nylon webbing and have powder coated steel hardware for ultimate durability. These leads are made with Schoeller™ Nanosphere™ coating which repels water, dirt, debris and fur.

The Adjustable Patrol Lead can be adjusted from 3ft to 7ft and is designed to keep a medium distance between the K9 and handler.

The 1.5ft two-handle Traffic Lead allows the handler to have more overall control of the K9, whether performing a routine traffic stop, search and seizure, or awaiting to deploy a K9 for a foot pursuit.

“For years, High Speed Gear has designed the highest quality gear for professionals who rely on it the most” said Shelbie O’Brien, Sr. Commercial Business Development Manager for HSGI. “Now we are pleased to do the same for K9’s as well.” Read more

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Volume II North American Elk Special Interest Publication

DENVER – The special interest publication Volume II of North American Elk hits newsstands in June with features highlighting best tactics, gear and helpful content for hunters headed to the mountains in search of bull elk.

Recent studies have shown how elk are starting to outsmart hunters and Volume II of North American Elk wants to help hunters fill their tags with proven information for a successful hunt. The publication also offers stories about the impact wolves are having in the wild, as well as the reintroduction of elk in more than 30 U.S. states.

“Feel the excitement of the coming elk season in North American Elk, the only magazine dedicated to helping aspiring elk hunters in their pursuit of the King of Deer,” Editor Skip Knowles said. “Whether new to the game or a veteran of the mountains, North American Elk is designed from the ground up to promote success among elk hunters, all while building energy around the soul-stirring call of the West with the most beautiful imagery and top storytelling.” Read more

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