Hunter Etiquette & Responsibility Respectable hunters live by both a written and an unwritten code. Most of us acknowledge our responsibility to follow the formal and informal rules of etiquette. Webster's dictionary defines etiquette as, "rules governing socially acceptable behavior." Unfortunately there are those among us who choose to ignore etiquette, conducting their hunting activities with only self-serving interests in mind. At a time when our heritage activities are under constant scrutiny it behooves us to heed the importance of etiquette and ethics. As I contemplate this issue I can't help but conclude that it's really all about respect - respecting the law, landowners, the land, as well as non-hunters and hunters alike.
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Washington DFW Seeking Nominations 11/20/09
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking nominations for its Game Management Advisory Council. [Comments?]
Arizona Responds to Settlement on Mexican Wolf Management 11/15/09
The Center for Biological Diversity announced a settlement agreement between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and several environmental advocacy groups concerning Mexican wolf management. [Comments?]
California DFG to Discuss Mammal Hunting 11/15/09
The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) has scheduled a meeting to solicit public comment regarding mammal hunting regulations for 2010. The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18 in the Yolo Wildlife Area Conference Room, 45211 County Road 32B, Davis. [Comments?]
New York DEP Considers Continued Leasing of Hunting Camps 11/13/09
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced a proposed amendment to the state-owned easement that will allow the continued leasing of hunting camps on the former Champion International Corp. lands. [Comments?]
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]
South Carolina DNR Hunting Survey 11/11/09
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is researching the possibility of making changes to South Carolina's recreational hunting and fishing licenses. [Comments?]
Colorado BLM Defers Decision on Oil and Gas Lease 11/06/09
By deferring an oil and gas lease in northwest Colorado that could have jeopardized native trout, the Bureau of Land Management has signaled a new day for energy development in sensitive fish and wildlife habitats, a sportsmen's coalition announced. [Comments?]
Alaska Board of Game to Meet Nov 13-16 11/02/09
The Alaska Board of Game will meet November 13-16, 2009 in Nome at the Mini-Convention Center to consider over 30 proposals regarding hunting and trapping regulations in the Arctic and Western regions (Game Managements Units 18, 22, 23, and 26A). [Comments?]
California DFG Bill 589 Gets Vetoed 10/16/09
Despite garnering near unanimous support in the State Legislature, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has vetoed Senate Bill 589, which would have prevented hunting license tag/stamp monies from being misused for non-game conservation or non-hunting purposes. [Comments?]
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11x8 Alberta Non-Typical Whitetail Trophy I saw this deer last year, but was unable to get a shot away due to this buck's superior sixth sense, even with the wind in my favor he was able to sense my presence. I had seen this buck get down on his knees and crawl thru a pinch point that had minimal amounts of cover. I nicknamed him the grey ghost cause of his grey coat and superior vanishing and appearing tricks. One minute there he was busted no where to go and the next voosh gone disappearing into nothing.
