RALEIGH, NC – A limited number of permits are available for a Jan. 31 Currituck Sound youth waterfowl hunt.
The permits are available on a first-come, first-serve basis for $5 from wildlife service agents or by calling (888) 248-6834. To be eligible for the hunt, youths must be between 12 and 16-years-old and Hunter Safety Certified.
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December 17, 2008 | Posted in
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LITTLE ROCK – Biologists from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission again have proposed a conservative turkey season. The AGFC has tried to address declining turkey harvests through the regulations process starting in spring 2005.
AGFC turkey biologist Mike Widner told the Commission, that the shorter season of 30 days in 2005 and 2006 undoubtedly aided [...]
September 25, 2008 | Posted in
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OLYMPIA – Hunters are advised that a portion of the Skagit Wildlife Area in northwest Washington will be closed to hunting through Oct. 3 due to ongoing work on a major estuary-restoration project at the mouth of the Skagit River.
The 175-acre Headquarters Unit of the wildlife area is scheduled to open to hunters and other [...]
September 22, 2008 | Posted in
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MADISON — The seventh annual Wisconsin Youth Gun Deer Hunt will be Oct. 11-12, 2008. This special hunt was established to get youth involved in hunting under conditions with low hunting pressure and in a safe and educational setting.
“In addition to giving youths their own opportunity to experience the traditions of deer hunting in Wisconsin, [...]
September 17, 2008 | Posted in
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Shooting starts at 6:50 a.m. that day
A great way to introduce your kids to waterfowl hunting awaits Sep. 27 as Utah hosts its annual Special Youth Hunting Day.
All of Utah’s state waterfowl management areas and federal refuges will be open to hunters 15 years of age and younger that day. To qualify for the hunt, [...]
September 12, 2008 | Posted in
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Applications are due Aug. 15 for an opening day (September 1, 2008) adult dove hunt and youth dove hunt at Draper Wildlife Management Area in York County.
Public drawings will be held at noon Tuesday, Aug. 19 to select participants for the opening day dove hunts at the Draper Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in York County. [...]
July 14, 2008 | Posted in
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A series of youth draw deer hunts conducted jointly by Santee Cooper and the S.C. Department of Natural Resources will be continued this fall.
Applications will be available August 20. The deadline for applications is 5:00 p.m. September 19. Call the Dennis Wildlife Center in Bonneau at (843) 761-8820 or (843) 825-3388 to request an application.
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June 30, 2008 | Posted in
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The Colorado Division of Wildlife is looking for some young hunters to participate in a special big game hunting event Oct. 3-5 in Hesperus.
Young hunters, ages 12-17, can gain valuable experience by participating in the annual doe deer hunt at the 7,000-acre Colorado State University Research Center. The hunt is limited to 10 youngsters. Rifles [...]
June 24, 2008 | Posted in
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering sportsmen some unique hunting opportunities for the coming season.
The FWC is providing sportsmen mobility-impaired hunts, supervised youth hunts, family hunts, quail hunts, and track vehicle and airboat hunts on wildlife management areas (WMAs).
Worksheets for these quota hunts are available from FWC regional offices and at [...]
June 18, 2008 | Posted in
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Maryland’s hunters reported taking 2,833 wild turkeys during the 2008 spring turkey season, a 15 percent increase from the 2007 harvest of 2,455 turkeys. Nearly 1,200 turkeys were taken during the first week, 30 percent more than 2007’s opening week.
“Spring turkey hunters were greeted by excellent weather early in the season, providing ideal [...]
June 2, 2008 | Posted in
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