Category: Hunting

2022 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic

By Michelle Cerino

This past weekend, 21,939 upland hunters, sport dog owners and conservationist gathered in Omaha, Nebraska for the three-day National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic. This family friendly national consumer show included hourly seminars on four stages, activities for children, and over 400 vendor booths filled with educational habitat information, products for upland hunters and bird dog owners, and a whole lot more.

An hour before the doors opened, attendees gather along the plastic lined runway to get the best view of the bird dog parade.

Inside the show floor a first stop for many was the Pheasant Forever and Quail Forever store to purchase logoed apparel. What better way to show your support?

Well behaved English Springer Spaniels, Gable and Hemi, welcomed visitors into the Pine Shadows booth.

Heather Francis (a farm bill wildlife biologist) and I took advantage of a photo booth in Pollinator Plaza where props were available for both youth and adults. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Sauer Introduces SL5 Turkey Shotguns

San Antonio, Texas – J.P. Sauer and Sohn, Germany’s oldest manufacturer of hunting firearms, is pleased to introduce new high-performance SL5 Turkey shotguns. Featuring a durable Inertia-Driven System requiring fewer parts and minimal cleaning, the smooth-cycling, accurate, and reliable SL5 is available in three camo patterns – Mossy Oak Obsession, Mossy Oak Bottomland, and Mossy Oak New Bottomland.

Designed for hardcore turkey hunters, these semi-auto 12-gauge shotguns accommodate 2 ¾ and 3-inch shells and feature an 18.5-inch deep-drilled, chrome-lined barrel with stepped rib for precise alignment. All SL5 Turkey models feature a black anodized receiver with oversized extended bolt handle and release button, removable picatinny rail, and durable camo composite pistol-grip stock with Cervellati recoil pad and sling attachments. The red single-bead LPA front fiber-optic sight facilitates fast and accurate target acquisition. Read more

Firearms, Hunting

Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Elk Restoration with 2022 Elk Hunt Draw

Kentucky is at the forefront of wildlife preservation. Expects record entries to this year’s elk hunt draw as interest and opportunity increase.

Frankfort, Ky.— “The Hunt Starts Here” as the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources celebrates the 25th anniversary of the 1997 elk release. Elk quota hunting applications for the celebratory season are on sale through April 30.

The annual random drawing will take place and successful applicants will be announced via livestream on Saturday, May 14, from The Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg, Ky. Those selected for the elk quota hunt are assigned to one of six units within the elk zone, by way of a second drawing. Hunting season begins Sept. 10 and continues through Jan. 4. Read more

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Michigan: DNR 2022 Elk Population Estimate Shows Healthy Herd

Results of the 2022 Michigan elk survey show the herd is healthy and growing.

During an aerial survey of the elk herd conducted over eight days in January, Department of Natural Resources staff flew over 1,080 square miles of predetermined sample plots across the northern Lower Peninsula to locate, count and photograph elk. Results from the survey estimate the population is between 870 and 1,684 animals.

A total of 793 animals in 92 groups were observed during the survey. A population estimate model was used to account for the animals that may not have been observed during the flight survey. Additionally, the photos taken during the survey were used to calculate the sex and age ratio of the herd. The 2022 survey estimates the population has increased 5% since 2019.

The elk population reflects the objectives and actions written in the Michigan Elk Management Plan. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

SCI Supports Congress’ Decision to Remove Section 436 from 2022 Appropriations Package

Washington, D.C. (March 11, 2022) – Thanks to strong and consistent opposition from Safari Club International (SCI), members of Congress, and African wildlife officials, the 2022 appropriations package has successfully passed through the legislative process without Section 436 included, which would have banned the importation into the U.S of sport-hunted elephants or lions from Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and Zambia.

Now, this finalized legislation is headed to President Biden’s desk for signature. Until today, the bill was still pending before the Senate, so its final language was not assured. SCI refrained from reporting this victory until all steps of the process played out since every step represented a possibility that the bill would see more changes or be derailed entirely.

Had the Section 436 language remained in the bill as the anti-hunting activists wanted, this provision would have kneecapped hunting incentives in southern Africa. That in turn would have significantly reduced funding for conservation projects, biodiversity enhancement initiatives, and habitat protection in the region. Some of the world’s largest populations of lions and elephants that inhabit that part of the continent would have been more vulnerable to poachers, unemployment, and deadly human-wildlife conflicts as a result. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Michigan 2022 spring turkey drawing results available

Check spring turkey drawing results at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses or call 517-284-9453 (WILD). Licenses can be purchased online or over the counter at license retailers.

Applied for a license but were not drawn? Mark your calendars! Hunters who were unsuccessful in the drawing can purchase a leftover license on Monday, March 14 at 10 a.m.

Didn’t apply for a license? Remaining leftover turkey licenses will go on sale to everyone Monday, March 21 at 10 a.m. Licenses are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no guarantee that leftover licenses will be available for any hunt unit.

Looking for a license that provides flexible hunting options? Hunt 0234 might be for you. Learn more about this hunt and season dates in the 2022 Spring Turkey Digest.

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Hunting

NRA Joins Other Organizations In Lawsuit to Keep Public Lands Open

Fairfax, Va. – The National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) has partnered with Safari Club International, Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation, and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and filed motions to intervene in and dismiss a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s decision to expand hunting and fishing opportunities on more than 2.3 million acres of land at 106 National Wildlife Refuges.

“The National Wildlife Refuge System was created to increase opportunities for families to engage in traditional outdoor actives including hunting, fishing, hiking, and more,” said Erica Tergeson, NRA-ILA’s director of hunting policy. “Denying access to more than 2.3 million acres runs counter to the entire concept of public lands.”

In 2020, the Trump Administration opened 2.3 million acres across 97 national wildlife refuges and nine national fish hatcheries. That expansion created 900 distinctly new hunting and fishing opportunities for America’s outdoorsmen and women. It was the largest expansion in U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service history. Read more

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ALPS OutdoorZ Adds Wetland Seat for Waterfowl Hunters

NEW HAVEN, Mo. – ALPS OutdoorZ, premiere manufacturer of extreme-duty hunting packs and outdoor gear, continues to expand its waterfowl hunting collection with the introduction of the Mesh Wetland Seat.

Developed to provide a comfortable and stable seating solution for those long days in wet and sloppy field conditions, the new Mesh Wetland Seat features a center pole and three foldable arms supporting a TechMesh seat platform. The durable TechMesh fabric is ideally suited for wet conditions because it allows water to drain and the seat to dry more quickly if it gets wet. Three folding ground arms prevent the seat from sinking into soft soil and enhances stability while the 360-degree swivel provides the hunter with a full range of view and motion with minimal body movement. Read more

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Arcturus Realtree EDGE 3D Leaf Suit

Silent, lightweight and three dimensional, the Arcturus Realtree EDGE 3D Leaf Suit consists of a lightweight polyester mesh shell covered with over a thousand leaves designed to break up your outline and form. These leaves give this suit amazing depth, allowing you to blend into your environment. The entire suit weighs 18 oz (M/L size) and packs easily into the included carrying bag.

Each suit includes adjustable waist and ankle straps to allow you to customize your fit to your unique height and build. Read more

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ALPS OutdoorZ Introduces the Vault Blind Bag

NEW HAVEN, Mo. – ALPS OutdoorZ, premiere manufacturer of extreme-duty hunting packs and outdoor gear, has developed the ultimate “workstation” for serious waterfowlers. The new Vault Blind Bag is a technical pack developed specifically for hunters pursuing birds in flooded timber and wet blind environments.

The Vault Blind Bag is designed around a dual-compartment modular internal shelf and external support system that allows the pack to be secured out of water and mud while permitting the hunter full access to essential gear. Read more

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