Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days set for Jan. 31 and Feb. 1

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in conjunction with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, has established Jan. 31 and Feb.1 as Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days to help pass on the duck hunting tradition.
This opportunity also provides a chance for experienced waterfowl hunters to take youths afield to teach them duck hunting techniques [...]

Holidays Mean Additional Antlerless Deer Hunting Opportunities For Sportsmen Throughout Oklahoma

Hunters having withdrawals now that deer gun season is over will be happy to know that, for the seventh year in a row, they will have an additional six days of antlerless deer gun hunting during the holidays.
The season dates will be right before the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays — Dec. 19-21 and [...]

2009 Bear and Spring Turkey Application Deadline Dec. 10

MADISON — Hunters are reminded they have until Dec. 10 to apply for a permit for the 2009 Wisconsin spring turkey hunting season or for the 2009 Wisconsin black bear hunting season.
Applications and the required $3 permit application fee may be can be purchased: over the Internet through the Online Licensing Center; by calling toll-free [...]

What’s Open For Hunting in Arkansas – 11/19/2008

Current and approaching seasons in Arkansas:
Deer:
Archery – All zones: Oct. 1, 2008 to Feb. 28, 2009.
Modern Gun – Zones 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11: Nov. 8-30.
Zone 5:  Nov. 15-16.
Zone 4A, 5A, 13, 14 and 15:  Nov. 8-Dec. 7.
Zones 4B and 5B:  Nov. 8-16.
Zones 9 and 12:  Nov. 8-Dec. 14.
Zone 16, 16A and [...]

Register Now for Central Illinois Youth Goose Hunt

Phone-in Registration Deadline for Youth Hunt Lottery Drawing is Dec. 5
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Registration is now open for the 8th annual Central Illinois Youth Goose Hunt. This event providing youngsters with a chance to hunt at private waterfowl hunting clubs in Peoria, Fulton and Knox counties during the holiday break on Dec. 26-27.  The hunt [...]

What’s Open For Hunting in Arkansas – 11/12/2008

Current and approaching seasons in Arkansas:
Deer:
Archery – All zones: Oct. 1, 2008 to Feb. 28, 2009.
Modern Gun – Zones 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11: Nov. 8-30.
Zone 4:  Nov. 8-9.
Zone 5:  Nov. 8-9 and Nov. 15-16.
Zone 4A, 5A, 13, 14 and 15:  Nov. 8-Dec. 7.
Zones 4B and 5B:  Nov. 8-16.
Zones 9 and 12:  [...]

What’s Open For Hunting in Arkansas – 10/29/2008

Current and approaching seasons in Arkansas:
Deer:
Archery – All zones: Oct. 1, 2008 to Feb. 28, 2009.
Modern Gun – Zones 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11: Nov. 8-30.
Zone 4:  Nov. 8-9.
Zone 5:  Nov. 8-9 and Nov. 15-16.
Zone 4A, 5A, 13, 14 and 15:  Nov. 8-Dec. 7.
Zones 4B and 5B:  Nov. 8-16.
Zones 9 and [...]

Youth Gun Deer Hunt Oct. 11-12 in Wisconsin

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, [...]

Youth Chukar Hunt Was a Hoot in Utah

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 [...]

2008 New Hampshire Hunting Seasons at a Glance

WHITE-TAILED DEER:
Archery: Sept. 15-Dec. 15 (closes Dec. 8 in WMU A*)     
Youth Deer Weekend: Oct. 25-26 (note new residency restrictions, below**)
Firearms:  Nov. 12 – Dec. 7 (closes Nov. 30 in WMU A*)
Muzzleloader: Nov. 1 – Nov. 11 (opens Nov. 3 in WMU A*)
BLACK BEAR:  Starts Sept. 1 (end varies by WMU)
GRAY SQUIRREL: Sept. 1-Dec. 31

SNOWSHOE HARE: [...]