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Whitetail Hunting Primer - 20 Things Every Deer Hunter Should Know
Most of us cut our teeth deer hunting. The fact is, whitetails are favored among sportsmen because they are abundant, accessible and a challenge to hunt. North, south, east and west, hunters of all ages pursue this enchanted ungulate each fall. Despite the wealth of information available in all sorts of media - whitetailed deer remain among the most mysterious animals known to hunters; and if you're fortunate enough to take a true trophy of the species well, that's an accomplishment. From biology to strategy, following are 20 things every deer hunter should know before entering the woods.
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Alberta Honors 5 for Conservation Efforts 03/10/08
Five of Alberta's fish and wildlife champions have been honoured for their exceptional conservation efforts. [Comments?]
2007 Alberta Hunting Draws Information 06/08/07
Each year in June, the Fish and Wildlife Division holds lotteries or draws for a limited number of special licences to hunt various species of big game and Merriam's turkey. [Comments?]
Alberta Quota Hunt for Antlerless Deer in February 01/26/07
The Government of Alberta is presenting a quota hunt for antlerless white-tailed and mule deer in response to concerns about large deer populations that pose a problem for local agricultural producers by eating stored hay and livestock feed. [Comments?]
Alberta Antelope Hunters Cautioned 09/18/06
Due to an error in the 2006 Alberta Hunting Draws booklet and mentioned in the 2006 Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulations, there is an overlap of one day between the antelope archery season and the trophy (rifle) antelope season. [Comments?]
Wing Quon Enterprises Charged with Possession and Sale of Endangered Species 09/04/06
Environment Canada has laid 14 charges against Wing Quon Enterprises Ltd. for allegedly importing CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) specimens without the required permits and for unlawfully possessing and distributing medicines containing Tiger, Bear, Pangolin, Musk Deer and Rhinoceros derivatives. [15 Comments]
Alberta Hunting Guide Available to Plan for Fall Season 07/05/06
Hunters may want to highlight August 1 on their calendars-that's when hunting licences go on sale for the coming season. Copies of the 2006 Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulations are being delivered now to licence vendors and fish and wildlife offices so hunters can plan their outdoor adventures. [1 Comment]
Caribou Calves Arrive at Little Smoky Project 06/19/06
A pilot project for caribou conservation has recently welcomed the arrival of 10 caribou calves as part of the Little Smoky herd in west-central Alberta. [Comments?]
Hunters Invited to Try the Luck of the Draw 06/05/06
Until June 22, hunters can apply for special draws to hunt several species of Alberta big game; opportunities available only through the annual draw system. Hunters can apply by phoning a central licensing office or by visiting any one of more than 450 licence issuers in Alberta. [Comments?]
New Métis Hunting & Fishing Agreement to be Negotiated 05/09/06
The Alberta government has accepted the report of a committee examining Métis hunting and fishing rights. The government will resume negotiations on a new agreement with the Métis Nation of Alberta and the Métis Settlements General Council as a result of the report's recommendations. [Comments?]
Grizzly Intercept Program Limits Livestock Losses 04/12/06
When grizzly bears awaken after months of hibernation, they quickly begin looking for food to satisfy their winter hunger. Sometimes in the past, this has led to conflicts with livestock producers along the southern foothills, where grizzly bear habitat borders farmland. [Comments?]
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