China: The Future of Hunting…
“What I was selling was first access,” Scott said. “It’s the potential that’s there. That’s what brought people. That’s what’s going to bring people by the droves next year.”
HUNTNews
Rare Antlered Doe in Utah Uses Abnormality to Survive
A doe in southwest Utah is enjoying an unusually long lifespan due to a rare condition that causes her to grow and shed antlers like her male counterparts.
Deer-Related Car Accidents Kill 200 People Per Year, Municipalities Urging Public to Join Culling Efforts
Deer-related car accidents kill 200 people per year.
Bill to Outlaw Grizzly Hunting Hangs in Committee
Congressman Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) has introduced a bill that could lead to a near-complete ban on hunting grizzly bears in much of the United States.
Supreme Court Sides with Crow Tribe Member Who Took Elk Out of Season
The Supreme Court has sided with a member of the Crow Tribe in Wyoming who had been charged and convicted with hunting elk out of season and without a license.
Botswana Green-Lights Elephant Hunting, May Sell Ivory Stockpiles
The total damage caused by elephants is also relatively small. Records indicate that over the past nine years 36 people have been killed by elephants, causing about $2 million in compensatory damages.
It Doesn’t Pay to Poach: Montana Guide Slapped w/ Lifetime Hunting Ban
“I want you to know that in the state of Montana, these game animals are precious,” said Judge Harris. “And one of the very disturbing things to me in this case is that you shot these animals and mostly wasted them.”
California Becomes the First State to Enact Total Lead Bullet Hunting Ban
California is set to become the first state to ban the use of lead bullets for all hunting activities. The law, originally passed in 2013, will take full effect in less than one month on July 1, 2019, and will apply to all hunters taking any type of game with a firearm on public or private land.
Idaho Backcountry Hunters, Anglers’ Rendezvous Attracts All Kinds
Folks from across North America gathered in Boise, Idaho last weekend at the annual meeting of the world’s fastest growing conservation group, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers.
Minnesota Legislators Take Steps to Ban Wolf Hunting
Minnesota legislators passed a ban on hunting wolves by a single vote in advance of potential federal hunting deregulations.
3rd Grader In PA Kills Her First Tom Before Dad
The only thing better than hunting for yourself is hunting with your kids. When they successfully kill an animal and are excited about eating it, it makes you feel like you’re teaching them right.
Trump, Jr., Accuses Google of ‘Kowtowing to Leftwingers’ for Blocking Hunting Ads
In a strange and unexplained course of actions, tech giant Google banned and then reinstated an innocuous ad by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF), drawing ire both from Donald Trump, Jr., and from two U.S. Congressmen.
Joe Rogan Educates Vegan Actor Russell Brand on Benefits of Hunting
Renaissance man Joe Rogan explained the benefits of hunting to vegan actor Russell Brand recently, on his podcast, “The Joe Rogan Experience.”
Keith Olbermann Apologizes for Anti-Hunter Comments
Keith Olbermann issued a public apology for comments he made about a turkey hunter, calling on followers to “make sure the rest of his life is a living hell.”
Supreme Court Rules Unanimously to Allow Alaska Man to Hunt Moose with Hovercraft
SCOTUS ruled unanimously last week in favor of an Alaska man who wanted to hunt moose using a hovercraft on the Nation River in the Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve in northeast Alaska.
Iowa Legislators Propose Bill to Allow Goose Hunting on Private Property
Iowa legislators are holding a hearing about a bill, Senate File 521, that would make it legal to hunt geese on some private property.
New York Lowers Threshold for Hunting While Intoxicated
In what could be a classic case of a solution in search of a problem, the New York state legislature has voted to lower the threshold for hunting while intoxicated from a blood-alcohol level of 0.10 to 0.08.
Spring Turkey Hunting is Underway in Tennessee!
The 2019 Spring Turkey season kicked off Saturday, March 30 in The Volunteer State. Here’s what you need to know to participate.
101-Year-Old Mississippi Woman Bags Two Does with One Shot
“I saw two deer on the ground,” Vickers told the newspaper. “It shot plum through both of them. They both dropped right there. They didn’t take another step…”
Google Bans Republican Candidate’s Pro-Hunting Ads
It appears that Google will ban any advertisement that includes the word “gun” in it, but will approve ads that reference the Second Amendment.
Mountain Lions Spotted Encroaching on Colorado Residents
Outdoor enthusiasts on the Western Slope of Colorado should keep an eye out for increased mountain lion activity, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials.
Tennessee Wildlife Federation Offering Mentored Turkey Hunts for Youngsters this Spring
Lucky winners will receive engaging, hands-on instruction over the course of the three-day hunt, covering everything from Turkey hunting 101 to how to orient a compass.
New World Record Bighorn Sheep From South Dakota!
Miller’s ram ended up scoring 209 1/8″, which is nearly ten inches larger than the previous world record shot by Todd Kirk in 1998.
Sitka’s Adds Women’s Line of Waterfowl Jackets, Bibs and More! – SHOT Show 2019
The popular outdoor clothing company Sitka has announced it’s new releases for the upcoming year, including lifestyle and hunting products.
Badlands Introducing Modular Pack System – SHOT Show 2019
The popular Utah-based clothing and gear manufacturer Badlands has announced a new line of modular hunting packs for 2019.
New Hunting Boots From Danner – SHOT Show 2019
Danner boot aficionados will be happy to hear that they’ve announced the fifth generation of their ever-popular Pronghorn boot.
Sure Shot Celebrating 60 Years with Limited Edition Cowboy Signature Calls – SHOT Show 2019
Sure-Shot Game Calls is celebrating its 60th anniversary and honoring the life and memory of its founder James “Cowboy” Fernandez with a special limitd-edition Cowboy… Read More »Sure Shot Celebrating 60 Years with Limited Edition Cowboy Signature Calls – SHOT Show 2019
California Bear Hunting Down, Population Bigger than Ever
The black bear population in California is healthy and strong, but bear hunting numbers are down six years in a row following new hunting regulations.
Gear Pours in for Disabled Arkansas 8-Year-Old Whose Hunting Equipment was Stolen
The thieves pried open the door of the specialized deer blind his grandfather had built for him and took everything, including the chair he needs to overcome his disability, local media reported at the time.
Bows-in-Schools Program Turns Kids into Outdoors Enthusiasts, Hunters
The NASP teaches archery to kids grades 4-12. Last year the NASP conducted a survey and found that 1 in 3 participants go on to try hunting and fishing.
Michigan Votes to Cut Back on Deer Sterilization in Favor of Hunting
The Michigan state legislature voted last month to suspend the issuance of new permits for deer sterilization, a controversial method adopted by the city of Ann Arbor to control its growing urban deer population.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Needs Your Feedback to Schedule Big Game Hunting Seasons for 2020-2024
“It’s important to get public input and hear ideas from hunters and the communities that have an interest in our hunting seasons,” says Andy Holland, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Big Game Manager.
House Moves to Remove Gray Wolf from Endangered Species List
“This final, pathetic stab at wolves exemplifies House Republicans’ longstanding cruelty and contempt for our nation’s wildlife,” Brett Hartl, government affairs director for the Center for Biological Diversity, told the AP.
Still Feeling the Hurt from Anti-Gun Policies, Dick’s May Pull All Hunting Gear from Stores
“Though it’s too early to discuss performance, we’re optimistic these changes will better serve the athletes in these communities,” Dick’s CEO Edward Stack said in a conference call.
WATCH: Hunters Save Trophy 8-Pointer Stuck on Frozen Lake
“People don’t realize that just because hunters go out and kill that they’re not humane or they don’t have those feelings about animals and the environment,” explained Slide. “That’s the way we are. It captured who we are.”
NRA Adding Free West Virgina Online Hunter Education Course
NRA has good news for new and returning hunters in West Virginia. Residents can now take their hunter education course online, and with the NRA, it’s free.
North Carolina Constitutionally Enshrines the Right to Hunt
“This is an important piece of legislation designed to safeguard North Carolina’s hunting heritage,” said NRA spokesman Lars Dalseide.
Deer Gene Discovery Could Lead to Treatments for Human Bone Replacement
One Stanford University School of Medicine’s researcher’s curiosity may lead to breakthrough treatments for bone injury and diseases. It all started with a trip to the Denali National Park in Alaska.
Wyoming Nonprofit Teaching First-Time Hunters with Great Success
The Wyoming Outdoorsmen, a nonprofit group, recently planned, hosted and executed a program to mentor first-time hunters. Aptly named, First Hunt, the program taught shooting, safety and hunting skills to new hunters.
Dog Shoots Owner While Hunting Jackrabbits in New Mexico
Dogs may be “man’s best friend,” but not because of their marksmanship. A 74-year-old man in New Mexico was shot by one of his dogs last week while he and his three canine hunting companions were out pursuing jackrabbits near Las Cruces, according to local media.
Idaho Fish and Game Commissioner Resigns after African Hunt Backlash
A Fish and Game Commissioner in Idaho has been forced to resign after public outcry following a report by the Idaho Statesman detailing his recent hunting trip to Africa.
Kitten Fights Two Deer and Wins, Caught on Video
She did not record footage of the deer calling Niko a scaredy-cat, a furball or a pussy. She told ABC News that her other pets simply ignore the deer.
Poachers Reportedly Kill 87 Elephants Near Botswana Sanctuary
An elephant advocacy group in Botswana claimed earlier this month that its researchers had discovered 87 dead elephants near a famous wildlife sanctuary they believe were killed by poachers.
Hunter Airlifted to Hospital after Hanging in Tree for Two Days
A 70-year-old Oregonian hunter narrowly survived a hunting accident that left him hanging from a tree for two days. Thirty rescuers brought him to safety.
Texas Mayor and Great-Grandmother Kills 12-Foot Gator
Judy B. Cochran, mayor of Livingston, Texas and a new great-grandmother successfully hunted down a 12-foot-long, 580-pound alligator.
New Mexico Republican Promises Free Hunting to Vets, Dems Call for Gun Control
In New Mexico the Republican candidate for governor is promising free hunting and fishing licenses to all honorably discharged veterans in the state.
One Dead After Grizzlies Attack Elk Hunters in Wyoming
One man has been killed and another sustained serious injuries after a grizzly bear attack in Wyoming on Friday.
Traditions Launching Improved Smackdown Muzzleloader Projectiles
Traditions Firearms is launching an expanded series of projectiles for muzzle-loading firearms just in time for hunting season.
In Colorado Big Game Hunting and Fishing is Big Business
The role of hunting in Colorado has been a good one. The state has some of the largest and healthiest herds in the country.
States Across the Country Fight to Stop the Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease
States around the country have begun to implement policies designed to stop the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a 100% fatal neurological disorder affecting whitetail deer, moose, and elk.
Federal Judge Blocks Grizzly Hunt Two Days before Opening Day
A federal judge has suspended the first grizzly bear hunt in the lower 48 states since 1991, effectively blocking the Trump administration’s decision to remove the mammal from the endangered species list in the Yellowstone National Park area.
California Bowhunter Mauled by Bear in San Bernardino Made Costly Mistake
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is reporting that an experienced bear hunter was mauled by his prey and hospitalized.
- « Previous
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4