Michigan Hunters Reminded of Upper Peninsula Antler Restrictions
November 10, 2008
The Department of Natural Resources reminds Upper Peninsula deer hunters that they should carefully consider which deer hunting license they purchase this season.
Hunters who opt to purchase a two-tag combination license will be subject to antler restrictions on both bucks. Upper Peninsula regulations changed this year to require that one buck sport a minimum of three points on one antler and the other buck has a minimum of four points on one antler.
Upper Peninsula hunters who bought their combination license before June 12 are not subject to three-on-one-side restriction. The three-point restriction does not apply in the Lower Peninsula. The four-on-one-side restriction for one of two bucks applies statewide.
The UP regulation limits hunters without a combination license to only one buck. UP hunters who purchase a firearm license may shoot one buck with no restrictions on the number of antler points. However they will not be able to take a buck during the archery season. Similarly, UP hunters who have already killed a buck with an archery license this fall may not shoot another buck during the firearm season.
Hunters who participate in both peninsulas are bound by the regulations of the peninsula in which they are hunting.
For more information about deer hunting in Michigan, please visit the DNR’s Web site at www.michigan.gov/dnrhunting
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A Nevada Ladies Day in the Outdoors
September 22, 2008
The Las Vegas chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation and the Nevada Department of Wildlife are hosting a special outdoor event just for the ladies, and there is still room for those women with an adventurous heart. The “Women in the Outdoors” workshop is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Spencer Kimball Boy Scout Reservation just outside of Las Vegas near Mt. Potosi.
Participants will have their choice of approximately 16 workshops taught by volunteers and staff from the Nevada Department of Wildlife, as well as talented members of the outdoor sporting community. Subjects include archery, camping, canoeing, Dutch oven cooking, fishing, introduction to hunting, shotgun shooting, wildlife identification and more. In addition, there will be a silent auction and raffle for some great outdoor gifts.
Registration $60 per person, but a mother and daughter duo can get in for $80. The daughter must be 14 to 17 years old. Registration forms can be obtained online at www.womenintheoutdoors.org/wito/eventPDFs/280011.pdf or by calling Wendy Andersen, 951-600-9268; Jessica Johnson, 702-204-8127; or Margie Klein, 702-486-5127 x 3502.
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) protects, restores and manages fish and wildlife, promotes fishing, hunting, and boating safety. NDOW’s wildlife and habitat conservation efforts are primarily funded by sportsmen’s license and conservation fees and a federal surcharge on hunting and fishing gear. Support wildlife and habitat conservation in Nevada by purchasing a hunting, fishing, or combination license. For more information, visit www.ndow.org.
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Free Workshops for Beginning Upland Game and Waterfowl Hunters Offered in Nevada
September 22, 2008
Waterfowl and upland game species like chukar and quail provide many opportunities for a hunt close to home in Nevada. Beginners can learn practical skills and tips at workshops to be held this Thursday, September 25 beginning at 5:45 the new Sportsman’s Warehouse in Henderson. The Nevada Department of Wildlife has gathered together hunting experts and will provide practical tools to help beginners have the most successful experience possible.
Upland game is the focus of the 5:45 workshop, where hunters can learn where to go and valuable “how to” information on hunting the challenging and elusive chukar as well as other species.
At 7:30 Brock Perry, representing Ducks Unlimited and a duck calling pro, will share his extensive knowledge on how and where to hunt ducks in Nevada.
Nevada Department of Wildlife educators and game wardens will also be on hand to answer questions and share a wealth of educational materials.
The workshops are sponsored by a National Shooting Sports Foundation Hunting Heritage Partnership Grant aimed at getting hunters afield.
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) protects, restores and manages fish and wildlife, promotes fishing, hunting, and boating safety. NDOW’s wildlife and habitat conservation efforts are primarily funded by sportsmen’s license and conservation fees and a federal surcharge on hunting and fishing gear. Support wildlife and habitat conservation in Nevada by purchasing a hunting, fishing, or combination license. For more information, visit www.ndow.org.
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NDOW Says “Don’t Put That Boat Away Just Yet”
September 12, 2008
Just as Memorial Day marks the official beginning of the annual boating season on Lake Mead and Lake Mohave, Labor Day marks the official ending. With their children heading back to school, many boaters put their boats away for the year. But that could be a big mistake.
“Some of the best boating water of the year is available right now. Boaters who put their boats away too early are really missing out,” said Nick Duhe, boating education coordinator for the Nevada Department of Wildlife. “The water temperature is still reasonably warm, daytime temperatures are comfortable, the summer winds are gone and there is very little boating traffic.”
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) protects, restores and manages fish and wildlife, promotes fishing, hunting, and boating safety. NDOW’s wildlife and habitat conservation efforts are primarily funded by sportsmen’s license and conservation fees and a federal surcharge on hunting and fishing gear. Support wildlife and habitat conservation in Nevada by purchasing a hunting, fishing, or combination license. For more information, visit www.ndow.org.
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Youth Chukar Hunt Was a Hoot in Utah
September 12, 2008
Five hunts held on Sep. 6
Nearly 20 youngsters enjoyed hunting chukars recently at the Gordon Creek Wildlife Management Area west of Price.
The Gordon Creek WMA was one of five sites in Utah that hosted special youth chukar hunts on Sep. 6.
Youngsters bag a few birds
The Division of Wildlife Resources stocked the Gordon Creek WMA with 150 birds just before the hunt. Even with that many chukars on the ground, the quail-sized birds proved to be pretty cagey. They ran far ahead of the shot shooters and often flushed out of range, or to one side of the shooters or the other.
Hundreds of shot shell blasts later, the youngsters had bagged only a fraction of the birds stocked on the WMA.
The important thing was that everyone had a great time and did a lot of wing shooting. Every boy and girl was able to shoot and take home one or more birds.
It’s your turn: chukar hunt opens Sep. 27
Most of the birds that eluded the youth hunters should be available on or near the Gordon Creek WMA when Utah’s general chukar hunt opens on Sep. 27. The hunt runs through Feb. 15 across Utah. The daily bag limit is five birds.
Big game hunters: grab your shotguns!
To hunt upland game, you must have a hunting license or a combination license.
“If you’re a big game hunter, you probably already have one of these two licenses,” says Brent Stettler, regional conservation outreach manager for the DWR. “If you do, you don’t need to wait until your big game hunt starts to get out and enjoy some hunting. You can grab your shotgun and start chasing chukars on Sep. 27!”
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Special Deer Hunts for Youth and Hunters With Disabilities Set for Fall In Michigan
August 5, 2008
The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that special deer hunting seasons have been set for youth and hunters with disabilities.
“We realize there are people who are interested in hunting but are unable to participate without some assistance,” said DNR Director Rebecca Humphries. “These hunts are designed for a time period when other hunters may be available to help those individuals.”
The annual youth deer hunt, for youth ages 10 to 16 who are eligible, is scheduled for Sept. 27-28. This year, military veterans with 100 percent disability as documented by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will also be allowed to participate during this same time period. Documentation must be in the veteran’s possession when participating in this hunt.
Hunters may take a deer of either sex during this hunt with a firearms or combination license. Antlerless licenses may be used for antlerless deer only. There is a one-deer bag limit during this two-day hunt.
In addition, a four-day hunt Oct. 16-19 has been scheduled for individuals who have a permit to hunt from a standing vehicle, military veterans with 100 percent disability as documented by the VA, or individuals who are legally blind.
“We encourage landowners to invite hunters with disabilities to their property so they can take advantage of this special hunt,” Humphries said.
For both seasons, the rules and regulations of firearms season apply.
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Pennsylvania Game Commission Urges Support For License Fee Increase
July 21, 2008
HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe today offered support for Senate Bill 1527, sponsored by state Sen. Charles T. McIlhinney Jr. (R-Bucks), Senate Game and Fisheries Committee chair, which proposes to increase certain license fees beginning with the 2009-10 license year.
“It has been 10 years since the General Assembly approved the last license fee increase in 1998,” Roe said. “During that time, the agency’s cost of doing business - from gasoline to utility bills, from lime, seed and fertilizer costs to personnel costs - have increased significantly. All of these increasing costs are outside of our control, and leave us with the choice of cutting or eliminating programs and services.
“If approved, this license fee increase will enable the agency to restore pheasant production and stocking to 200,000 birds for small game hunting, move forward with planned habitat improvement projects stalled due to sky-rocketing fuel and fertilizer costs, and fill vacancies throughout the agency so that we can fulfill our wildlife protection, research and habitat improvement mission.”
Roe offered special praise for Sen. McIlhinney proposing a significant reduction in the nonresident junior license fees.
“Increases in the nonresident adult license fees will be offset by the significant reductions proposed by Sen. McIlhinney in the nonresident junior license fees category,” Roe said. “This reduction will give nonresident parents who want to bring their children to Pennsylvania to hunt a break.
“While increasing revenues is critical for the agency’s wildlife management mission, we do not want to see young people, residents or nonresidents, discouraged from hunting due to license fees.”
Roe noted that Sen. McIlhinney’s effort to reduce nonresident junior license fees is consistent with the last license fee increase package that included the creation of a combination license for resident and nonresident juniors, and afforded these young hunters the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of hunting and furtaking seasons at a greatly reduced price.
“We also salute Sen. McIlhinney’s bill for reducing the amount of time a member of the armed forces reserve units must serve overseas in order to qualify for the reduced military license fees,” Roe said. “These brave men and women who serve our country deserve this consideration.”
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Ask Idaho Fish and Game About Depredation Hunts
June 16, 2008
Question. When can I sign up to participate in depredation hunts this year?
Answer. The application deadline is June 30. Applications that come in after June 30 are added to the list but have little chance of being selected. Applicants must have a valid Idaho hunting or combination license. Depredation hunts, if needed, are usually held on short notice, in small areas and involve only a few hunters. Hunters may apply in different regions, but only once each year for deer, once for elk and once for pronghorn. To sign up or to get an application, contact your local Fish and Game office.
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NRC Considering Deer Regulation Changes Thursday
June 4, 2008
The Department of Natural Resources recently recommended three changes to deer regulations relating to buck hunting in the Upper Peninsula, antlerless hunting and to allow the harvest of albino or all-white deer. These regulation changes will be considered at Thursday’s meeting of the Natural Resources Commission in Lansing at the Lansing Center, located at 333 E. Michigan Ave.
Under the UP antler point restrictions proposal, hunters with a combination license would not be allowed to take a buck with less than three antler points on one side with the regular tag, and not less than four antler points on one side with the restricted tag. The restriction for the regular tag would not apply to hunters in the Lower Peninsula. The proposal to impose antler restrictions on both bucks taken with a combination license was submitted to the NRC by Upper Peninsula sportsmen.
“Our survey results indicate that deer hunters are interested in increasing the number of mature bucks in the deer herd,” said DNR Deer Specialist Rod Clute. “This suggestion was proposed as a possible way to decrease the harvest of one and one-half year-old bucks to build a herd with an older age structure.”
Also, the NRC will decide which Deer Management Units will be open to antlerless-deer hunting this fall.
“The DNR has recommended opening private land in Wexford and Lake Counties, which did not allow antlerless deer hunting last year,” Clute said.
Clute added that four counties were open to private land only antlerless licenses last year - Roscommon, Gladwin, Arenac and Clare - are recommended to also have antlerless licenses available on public land this year. In the Upper Peninsula, DMUs 151 and 021, which were open for antlerless deer hunting on private land only last year, are recommended to be closed, while DMU 252, which was open on both private and public land last year is recommended to be restricted to private land only this fall.
Lastly, the DNR has recommended lifting the prohibition against shooting albino or all white deer. Wildlife officials say preventing the harvest of all white deer has resulted in protecting some exotic species, such as fallow deer, that the department does not want to become established in the wild.
For a copy of the agenda, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr. The public may make comments to the NRC starting at 4:30 p.m. at each NRC meeting.
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NDOW Unveils New Information Service
May 6, 2008
Nevada’s hunters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts are a motivated, organized group, constantly searching newspapers and the Nevada Department of Wildlife website (www.ndow.org) for population reports, fish stocking information, new information on hunt units, and changes in boating laws. This is a prepared group that strives for the most recent information.
With that in mind, the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) has unveiled the NDOW Information Service in an effort to get up-to-date information to the public as quickly as possible. The service sends out current NDOW press releases by email to customers who have subscribed to one of the department’s ListServs, an electronic mailing list that allows for widespread distribution of information to many internet users.
“The agency’s goal is to move toward a more broad based dispersal of all of our information, and ListServs and the internet are critically important in reaching new audiences,” said Kelly Clark, NDOW Conservation Education Division Chief.
People can either subscribe to receive all the information that NDOW sends out, or they can select to only receive information from one of four, more specific groups; Hunting, Fishing, Boating, or Wildlife and Habitat. Subscription is done on the NDOW website at www.ndow.org/subs/subs.asp.
Currently, the NDOW Information Service has more than 6,500 people subscribed to receive department news.
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) protects, restores and manages fish and wildlife, and promotes fishing, hunting, and boating safety. NDOW’s wildlife and habitat conservation efforts are primarily funded by sportsmen’s license and conservation fees and a federal surcharge on hunting and fishing gear. Support wildlife and habitat conservation in Nevada by purchasing a hunting, fishing, or combination license. For more information, visit www.ndow.org.
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