Hunting Knife Basics As an experienced hunter, it is always easy for me to spot the newest member of the hunting group who usually has very little experience in the woods. They almost always show up wearing a knife modeled after their favorite action movie star, and, unlike the movies, our new hunter has to live with his or her knife selection for the duration of the hunt.
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Pennsylvania GC Retains Feral Swine Restriction 06/19/09
Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe today announced that he was retaining protection on feral swine in Bedford County in an effort to facilitate trapping by individuals permitted by the agency and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. [Comments?]
Tennessee WRC to Approve Seasons May 20-21 05/15/09
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission will vote to approve the 2009-10 state hunting seasons during its meeting May 20-21. The May meeting will be held at the Region II Ray Bell Building located in the Ellington Agricultural Center. [Comments?]
Alabama Changes Depredation Permit Rules 04/15/09
At the request of the Alabama Conservation Advisory Board, Conservation Commissioner Barnett Lawley has issued an emergency regulation to make it easier for landowners and leaseholders to acquire crop depredation permits for feral swine and coyotes. [Comments?]
Florida Offers Nighttime Hog Hunts on Box-R WMA 04/10/09
Wildlife managers often tolerate a few wild hogs, but there are so many on the 11,200-acre Box-R Wildlife Management Area in Franklin and Gulf counties they are destroying agricultural fields, native plants and habitat. [Comments?]
Hog Hunts on North Island in South Carolina 01/19/09
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources will continue efforts to remove and eliminate feral hogs from North Island in Georgetown County by scheduling three hog hunts with dogs. [Comments?]
Wisconsin Deer Hunters Urged to Help Eliminate Feral Pigs 11/17/08
State wildlife officials are encouraging hunters heading out for Wisconsin's traditional nine-day gun deer hunting season to help eliminate a growing problem population of feral pigs by reporting feral pig sightings or shooting them if they encounter them in the field while pursuing other game. [23 Comments]
Arizona Deadline for Spring Hunts Tuesday, Oct 14th 10/13/08
Hunters getting ready to mail their spring hunt-permit application might want to save the stamp and deliver it themselves - the hunt application deadline day is Tuesday, October 14 at 7 p.m. Postmarks don't count. [Comments?]
Missouri Feral Hog Eradication Appears to be Working 09/17/08
More than 400 feral hogs have been trapped, snared or shot on state land since January, and eradication work is getting more efficient as workers gain experience tracking down elusive, prolific porkers. [Comments?]
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Louisiana Deer Hunt Success for 10 Year Old 10 year old Mallory Jennings of Louisiana killed her 1st deer on a 2008 Thanksgiving hunting trip in Winnfield, Louisiana. The 7 point weighed in at 165 pounds and had a 22 1/4 inch tip spread. She used a 7mm 08, youth model rifle and was accompanied by her dad, Brent Jennings.