DNR Issues Duckboat Safety Reminder

With many duck hunters anxiously preparing for the Oct. 3, Minnesota opener, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds people to make sure they pack the one thing that could save their lives – their life jackets.

“The lack of flotation devices is still one of the most common law violations among waterfowl hunters and [...]

Hunter Education Courses Benefit Veterans As Well As Beginners

LITTLE ROCK – Hunter education classes are underway all across Arkansas as the various hunting seasons approach.
Successful completion of a hunter education course and its concluding written exam are required in Arkansas of anyone born after December 31, 1968. In addition, older persons must have hunter education certificates when hunting in other states; Colorado, popular [...]

IDNR Offers Hunters a New Online Safety Course Offers Quick Refresher on Treestand Safety For Hunters

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding hunters that spending a few minutes online before heading into the field could be the difference between life and death.   Safety education courses are the best way to refresh the minds of even the most seasoned hunters.
This year, the IDNR is offering hunters a [...]

Hunting Stories Now Available from the Colorado DOW

The Colorado Division of Wildlife has posted its annual story package for the 2008 Big Game Hunting Season. All media outlets are invited to use these for specials sections, on web sites or in regular publications.
 
Go to this web site to access the stories:
http://wildlife.state.co.us/NewsMedia/BigGameHuntingStories.htm
The DOW recently posted a new image data base. Instructions to download [...]

Youth Hunter Challenge to Take Place in June

CHEYENNE– Young hunters will have an opportunity to test their skills at the eighth annual Wyoming Youth Hunter Education Challenge to take place Saturday, June 28, at the Upton Gun Club.  In previous years, the competition was held in conjunction with the Wyoming Hunting & Fishing Heritage Expo in Casper.
The challenge consists of a junior [...]

Remember Safety Rules When Hunting Ground Squirrels

As the snow slowly leaves the valley floor, avid outdoorsmen and women are anxious to get out and about.
Some hunters head out to enjoy the nice spring days by hunting those pesky little ground squirrels.
Even though this is not a big game hunt, ground squirrels can offer excitement and a chance to practice marksmanship. But [...]