Thinking about Bowhunting? Here's How To Get Started It's probably safe to say that most of us began hunting with a rifle. As our skills evolve, we look for ways to rediscover the challenge. Inevitably we turn to bowhunting. But its not as simple as just picking up a bow and hitting the woods. A learning curve exists. As with any activity, there are right and wrong ways to get started. Suffice it to say, if you're thinking about bowhunting, here are a few tips to help put you on the right track.
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SCI Files Lawsuit to Reverse ESA Listing of Polar Bears 09/12/08
Safari Club International (SCI) filed a lawsuit on September 8th challenging the listing of the polar bear as "threatened" under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) which led the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to ban imports of polar bear trophies from Canada. [1 Comment]
Nunavut Disappointed by European Union Seal Trade Ban 07/25/08
The Government of Nunavut is disappointed that the European Union Commission is responding to the propaganda of animalist fundraisers rather than the science of animal husbandry in its proposal to ban the trade in seal products. [Comments?]
Greenland's Polar Bear Management 10/20/05
Nunavut’s Minister of Environment, Olayuk Akesuk, has endorsed Greenland’s Government for instituting a new system of polar bear management. [Comments?]
Minister Accepts Decision on Polar Bear Management 01/21/05
Nunavut has taken a major step forward in the
management and conservation of polar bears. On December 21, 2004, Olayuk Akesuk,
Minister of Environment, accepted the decisions of the Nunavut Wildlife Management
Board (NWMB) regarding the Polar Bear Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs).
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Permit Required to Import Canadian Hunter-Harvested Game Meat 08/08/03
Hunters can immediately begin bringing wild ruminant meat products intended for their personal use into the United States, but will need a “Veterinary Services Special Permit for the Importation of Hunter-Harvested Wild Ruminant Meat,” along with one of the following: a valid Canadian export certificate for game meat, or a copy of a valid hunting license or a valid hunting tag. [Comments?]
Interim Polar Bear Hunting Quota Announced for Gjoa Haven 05/05/02
Sustainable Development Minister Olayuk Akesuk and Chair of the Nunavut Wildlife Management Board Ben Kovic announce that Gjoa Haven will receive a temporary quota of three tags to hunt polar bears in the area known as Gulf of Boothia.
Polar Bear Studies May Be Good News For Hunters 01/16/02
Sustainable Development Minister Olayuk Akesuk announced today that results from some of the Government of Nunavut's polar bear studies may be positive news for hunters.
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Alberta Mulie Hunt Well it was the last day of the season, or so I thought. I pulled myself out of bed at around 4:30 am thinking to myself I have a mulie tag that's not filled, so I better give it one more try. Jumped in the truck and headed north to Drayton Valley Alberta, to an area that I saw while I was working in the area earlier in the year. One field that caught my eye, had some does in it.
