Hunting the King of the Forest Hunkered behind a large spruce tree, I watched in amazement as a massive bull displayed his dominance on a nearby ridge. Guttural grunts followed by aggressive raking captured the undivided attention of two cows standing a short distance away. It was early October, peak of the moose rut in Alberta. My lovesick moans held his attention but weren't enough to close the deal. So I stepped it up a notch. After emitting a series of low grunts, I grabbed a nearby log and raked the tree branches before me.
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Maine Trappers Win in Court 11/13/09
Trappers in Maine won a major victory as the state's Federal District Court upheld the state's trapping practices and blocked the establishment of a precedent that could be used by anti-hunting and anti-trapping groups nationwide. [2 Comments]
Maine Controlled Moose Hunt in Aroostook County 05/08/09
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife will be conducting a controlled moose hunt in Aroostook County in response to farmers' concerns about crop depredation and to address the increasing incidence of moose/vehicle collisions along Routes 1 and 161. [Comments?]
Maine Extends Moose Hunt App Deadline 04/03/09
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has extended the deadline for Moose Lottery Permit paper applications by a month – to May 1. [Comments?]
Maine IFWC Considers Deer Season on Marsh Island 10/22/08
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Commissioner Roland "Danny" Martin is giving considerable thought to an Old Town City Council's decision to support a limited deer reduction season on city-owned land. [Comments?]
US Sportsmen's Alliance Fighting for Hunters Rights 10/16/08
The U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation has filed to represent sportsmen in yet another lawsuit brought by animal activists seeking to eliminate hunting, fishing and trapping wherever endangered or threatened species exist. [1 Comment]
Maine Advises Hunters of Changes 10/03/08
Hunting and fall fishing seasons are underway in Maine, and the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife wants hunters and anglers to be aware of rules and agency initiatives in order to have a safe season. [Comments?]
Maine Any-Deer Permit Lottery Complete 09/17/08
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife conducted its annual Any-Deer Permit Lottery and is granting 51,850 permits to current hunting license holders. [Comments?]
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Missouri 10 Point Buck I am a retired Soldier of 25 years in service. After spending many hunting seasons deployed to places like Somalia, Saudi Arabia and Iraq, one of my goals upon retirement was to try and make a hunting trip out of state somewhere every year or so. So to honor my service to my country, in November 2008 near Excelsior Springs, Missouri my great friend, Matt Hartwig, invited me for a muzzleloader hunt on one of his farms. My wife approved the purchase order and issued the kitchen pass so off I go.
