Preventing Tick-Borne Diseases Most of us have encountered ticks on our wilderness treks and, like mosquitoes, give them little pause for thought. Very few of us seriously consider the little pests to be much of a threat, usually we just pull the tick off and continue on our way, not realizing the potential danger the tick may present. A simple tick can carry a variety of diseases, all of which can, at the least, make you very sick and in the most serious cases even cripple or kill.
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South Dakota Deer Season Reopens Dec 26th 12/24/09
Both East River and West River deer hunters in South Dakota will get a last chance to pursue their quarry when the firearms seasons reopen from Dec. 26 through Jan. 3. [Comments?]
West Virginia Joins Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact 12/24/09
Game law violators in West Virginia could face additional consequences for their actions under an interstate agreement recognizing suspension of hunting, fishing and trapping licenses in other states. [Comments?]
Senators Fight Ban of Traditional Ammo in National Parks 09/28/09
A letter signed by numerous United States senators to Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar raising important questions about actions by the National Park Service (NPS) to ban the use of traditional ammunition in parks . . . [4 Comments]
South Dakota Reduces Number of Antelope Licenses 09/02/09
A tough winter and low reproduction this summer has resulted in a lower then expected antelope population in northwestern South Dakota, and that will mean fewer licenses available to hunters. [Comments?]
RMEF Secures Black Hills Public Access 06/05/09
Wildlife habitat, public access and sustainable timber harvest have been permanently secured by a new Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation conservation easement on 328 acres in the Black Hills of South Dakota. [Comments?]
Therapeutic Iowa Deer Hunt I have been very ill and mostly bed ridden for the past few years. Inspired by Dr. Terry Naumann's suggestion that he hoped I got out and hunt with assistance. My wife Jan drove me to our friends home in Iowa.
