IDNR Conservation Police Make Arrests in Deer Poaching Case

Giant buck valued at $35,000…

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Charges have been filed against three individuals after an 11-month investigation by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Office of Law Enforcement in a deer poaching case. The three men were cited for numerous Wildlife Code violations including the illegal take of a potential state-record whitetail deer, and now face charges through the Grundy County State’s Attorney’s Office. Read more

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Pro-Staff Member of Elite Archery Charged with Poaching

A Minooka, Illinois deer hunter, Christopher Gerald Kiernan, has been charged in a 41-count criminal complaint with multiple conservation violations, including illegally taking a 36-point whitetail buck in a 2009 poaching incident.

Chris is a pro-staff member of Elite Archery:  http://www.elitearchery.com/pro-staff/hunter/chris/

The complete story of the alleged violations is here…

http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/2011/11/01/local-hunter-faces-41-criminal-counts/anz05br/?page=1

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Michigan’s New Draft of Elk Management Plan

With everything in constant change, Michigan’s elk herd must be managed, as well.

The draft goals are as follows:

  • Goal 1: Manage for a sustainable elk population in balance with the habitat.
  • Goal 2: Use hunting as the primary method to control elk numbers, herd composition and distribution.
  • Goal 3: Enhance public understanding of elk in Michigan.

There is a public open house set for Wednesday, November 9 from 7-9 PM at the Eagles Hall in Gaylord; 515 S. Wisconsin Ave. Gaylord, MI 49735. The DNR will solicit public input on the draft plan at this time.

The entire plan is here:

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/Elk_Plan_Draft_8_26_11__2__366379_7.pdf

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National Zoo employee found guilty of attempted animal cruelty

A Washington, D.C Superior Court judge found Nico Dauphine guilty of attempted cruelty to animals, a misdemeanor. She faces a maximum of 180 days in jail and a $1,000 fine and is scheduled to be sentenced Nov. 21.  Seems she likes birds much more than cats.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/national-zoo-employee-found-guilty-of-attempted-animal-cruelty/2011/10/31/gIQAIUNWaM_story.html
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Auction Items Listed on Gunbroker.com

Hey bidder, bidder… going once, twice, sold! Don’t miss out on a chance to get some great deals through POMA’s (Professional Outdoor Media Association) Holiday Auctions. Thanks to the generosity of Corporate Partner and Media Member donations, POMA is able to offer incredible items, that could end up being incredible steals. Thanks to this auction session’s donors Hawke Optics, Swarovski, Caldwell, Aimpoint and Tri-Tronics. These auctions end 11/10/11.

We have some fantastic items selling right now on GunBroker.com, and we’ll be posting more – several times each week – through the new year. Finding the POMA Gunbroker listings is easy. Read more

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Win a Benjamin .22 Air Rifle at NRAhuntersrights.org

Posted Tue, 11/01/2011 – 11:37am by JRobbins

FAIRFAX, Va.—During the month of November, enter for a chance to win a .22 caliber Benjamin Discovery air rifle and accessories at www.NRAhuntersrights.org. Donated by the Crosman Corporation, this rifle is proudly engraved with the official NRA logo on the stock.

To enter the November Gift Giveaway, visit www.NRAhuntersrights.org, scroll down to “Gift Giveaway” on the right side of the homepage, and follow the simple entry instructions. There is no cost to enter. Entries will be accepted now through Nov. 30, 2011, and a winner will be announced Dec. 1 on www.NRAhuntersrights.org. One entry per person, please. Read more

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O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. Announces Launch of Mossberg® Outdoors

Since 1919, Mossberg has been the leader in delivering quality, affordable firearms to hunters and shooters around the world. Continuing with that standard of excellence, and through a partnership with Outdoor Adventures Worldwide LLC, Mossberg is proud to introduce a full-service agency to help you select, book and prepare for your next hunting experience or plan that once-in-a-lifetime outdoor adventure – provided as a free service through Mossberg Outdoors (www.mossbergoutdoors.com). Read more

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Donate $2 to the NWTF Through Bass Pro Shops for a Chance to Win Great Prizes

Bass Pro Shops and the NWTF’s longstanding partnership is on display during October as they team up to support conservation and the preservation of our hunting heritage.

Donate just $2 to the NWTF through Bass Pro Shops during October and enter for a chance to win amazing prizes, including:

  • 2011 NWTF Gun of the Year, a Fausti 12-gauge over/under
  • $1,000 Bass Pro Shops gift card
  • 7-piece NWTF luggage set
  • Taurus Judge .410/.45 LC revolver
  • $500 Bass Pro Shops gift card

Donate to the NWTF, and be entered for your chance to win, today by visiting any Bass Pro Shops location or by clicking http://basspro.com/nwtf.

For firearm and other restrictions, please see official rules.

National Wild Turkey Federation
770 Augusta Rd., Edgefield, SC 29824

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