The weeklong primitive weapons deer-hunting season begins Saturday, Oct. 11. During the primitive weapons season, hunters may use archery equipment (including crossbows), muzzleloading shotguns (20 gauge or larger) and muzzleloading firearms (.44 caliber or larger).
Last year, more than 61,000 muzzleloader hunters harvested approximately 16,133 deer, increasing both the number of hunters and the number of [...]
October 6, 2008 | Posted in
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MADISON – Twenty minutes of daily practice with a bow and arrow will not only improve a hunter’s aim but also muscle strength – two factors state hunting safety specialists call crucial to a safe and successful outing.
“Hunting with a bow and arrow is not like riding a bike. You forget over the year and [...]
September 26, 2008 | Posted in
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Many outdoorsmen know the value of a good utility vehicle, but those who don’t can test-drive one at this year’s Oklahoma Wildlife Expo, and one lucky sportsman will take one home with them.
The fourth annual Oklahoma Wildlife Expo is slated for Sept. 26-28 at the Lazy E Arena, just north of Oklahoma City, but those [...]
September 17, 2008 | Posted in
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Annapolis — Maryland’s annual deer archery hunting season opens September 15, 2008 and continues through January 31, 2009.
“Archery hunters continue to be an integral part of our comprehensive deer management strategy,” says Wildlife and Heritage Service Deer Project Leader Brian Eyler.
Last season a total of 22,064 deer (8,342 antlered bucks, 11,700 does, 2,022 button bucks) [...]
September 9, 2008 | Posted in
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The fourth annual Oklahoma Wildlife Expo is slated for Sept. 26-28, but those planning to attend can pre-register now for the event at wildlifedepartment.com and secure their chance at one of several great prizes.
“Tens of thousands of people show up to the Expo each year, but those who take a few extra minutes to pre-register [...]
August 19, 2008 | Posted in
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Hunters with permanent disabilities will find it simpler to attain a crossbow permit as the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) streamlined the application process and redefined eligibility requirements at its August meeting in Lansing.
The NRC adopted recommendations from its crossbow disability workgroup, which worked for four months to develop new permitting criteria. The workgroup was made [...]
August 19, 2008 | Posted in
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Bow hunters in the Grand Valley are being given a unique opportunity to hunt deer in some special areas, while also aiding the Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) in limiting habitat damage caused by game.
The DOW is currently accepting applications for several limited access hunts on land operated by the DOW, Bureau of Reclamation, and [...]
July 29, 2008 | Posted in
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New hunters of all ages are reminded that it is never too early to sign up for a Basic Hunter Education Course. New hunters in Massachusetts are required to show proof that they have taken a basic hunter education course in order to purchase a hunting or sporting license. Basic courses are available across the [...]
July 3, 2008 | Posted in
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Question. What are the regulations for bowfishing for carp and suckers?
Answer. Carp and suckers are nongame fish and as such, they can be taken with a bow and arrow or crossbow and there is no limit. It is illegal, however, to take game fish with archery equipment. A listing of game fish species can be [...]
June 9, 2008 | Posted in
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