Oklahoma Hunters Enjoy Upswing in Quail Populations

Reports from hunters say 2008 is proving to be a good year to be a quail hunter. In fact, hunters are reporting better hunting than they have enjoyed in a long time.
This summer’s weather has for the most part been favorable for quail reproduction, and reports from landowners and biologists in the field indicate that [...]

Pseudorabies Suspected in Hunting Dogs at Corbett WMA in Florida

Biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) are warning hunters using the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Palm Beach and Martin counties to be cautious about wild hogs. 
“At least three hunting dogs have died after displaying symptoms consistent with the pseudorabies virus (PRV) after tangling with wild hogs,” said Dr. [...]

North Carolina Waterfowl Hunters Urged to Use Caution on the Water

RALEIGH, N.C.  – Waterfowl hunters are reminded by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission to use basic safety precautions when boating.
Capt. Chris Huebner, the state’s hunting and boating safety coordinator, recommends the following guidelines:

Wear a proper personal flotation device and insist that passengers wear one also.
Be aware that small, flat-bottom vessels are prone to capsizing and [...]

Plan to Attend Wildlife Expo at NCSU Centennial Campus

RALEIGH, N.C.  – A free, family-friendly Wildlife Expo will be held  Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Centennial Campus Center for Wildlife Education in Raleigh, part of the statewide celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Day.
From 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. there will be programs, demonstrations and activities, along with free parking, and some added events:

Eugene [...]

ATV Course Shows Expo Guests A Thrill; One Visitor To Win a John Deere Gator

 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 [...]

Pre-register for Wildlife Expo; Win Huge Prizes

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 [...]

Virginians Asked to Review Hound Project Advisory Committee Recommendations

After several months of information gathering, issue identification, and deliberations, the Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) for the Hunting with Hounds in Virginia: A Way Forward process has recommended strategies for addressing issues and concerns related to hunting with hounds in Virginia. The recommended strategies can be viewed on the Virginia Department of Game and Inland [...]

Oklahoma Wildlife Department Seeks Artists For Waterfowl Stamp Design

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is accepting entries for this year’s Oklahoma Waterfowl Stamp Design Contest through Aug. 15, 2008.
The gadwall is the featured species for the 2009-10 contest, and the winning art will be printed on the 2009-10 Oklahoma Waterfowl Stamp.
“Last year we introduced two new elements to this competition,” said Micah Holmes, [...]

Commission Prohibits Live Coyote Sales in Indiana

PORTAGE – Coyotes taken outside the regulated trapping and hunting seasons can no longer be sold live as a result of an administrative rule change unanimously adopted by the Indiana Natural Resources Commission on Tuesday.
The administrative change clarifies gray area that was being interpreted by some to allow live coyotes that were legally trapped in [...]

Wildlife Department Seeks Artists for Waterfowl Stamp Design

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation will begin accepting entries for this year’s Oklahoma Waterfowl Stamp Design Contest July 1 and will continue to accept entries through Aug. 15, 2008.
The gadwall is the featured species for the 2009-10 contest, and the winning art will be printed on the 2009-10 Oklahoma Waterfowl Stamp.
“Last year we introduced [...]