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Entries for 2020
Nonnative species safeguards strengthened
By Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Due to ecological, economic and human health and safety concerns related to the potential impacts of nonnative animals, Alabama Administrative Code 220-2-.26 has been amended to prohibit any person, firm, association, or corporation from possessing, selling, offering for sale, importing, bringing, releasing, or causing to be brought or imported add... READ MORE
New federal plan tackles $120 billion invasive species problem
By Department of the Interior
The Administration has released a draft strategic plan to combat the estimated $120 billion problem of invasive species. Significant actions are being taken to more effectively manage invasive species, which impact water supplies, impair hunting and fishing opportunities, interfere with energy production, exacerbate wildfires, damage America&... READ MORE
New CWD regulations in effect for cervid carcasses
By Missouri Department of Conservation
Hunters, meat processors, taxidermists and others are reminded of new regulations now in effect regarding transporting deer, elk, and other cervid carcasses into Missouri and within the state, and of new regulations on cervid-carcass-disposal requirements for meat processors and taxidermists. The new regulations are part of MDC’s ongoing effo... READ MORE
Remove attractants, but don’t shoot the bears
By Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
A shortage of natural foods is causing more bear-human conflicts in northeastern and north-central Minnesota as bears gravitate toward food sources at homes, cabins and campsites. “We’re asking people to remove food sources that could attract bears from their properties or campsites,” said Andrew Tri, bear biologist. “It&rsq... READ MORE
Sign up by Sept. 1 for gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities
By Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Eligible disabled hunters hoping to participate in the 2020 gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities must contact a hunt sponsor to sign up before Sept. 1. As of the June 1 sponsor application deadline, 76 sponsors have enrolled over 70,000 acres of land across 41 counties for this the hunt Oct. 3-11. A complete list of 2020 sponsors ... READ MORE
Big game license returns accepted through Aug. 31
By South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
Successful applicants in the Elk, Archery Deer, Gavins Point Paddlefish, apprentice deer and mentored deer seasons have until Aug. 31 to return their licenses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, GFP officials say. Applicants returning a license will receive a full refund and retain their preference points. Licenses should be sent to GFP Licensing Office,... READ MORE
Fall turkey license application deadline Sept. 2
By North Dakota Game and Fish Department
There are 3,785 fall turkey season licenses available to hunters, 125 more than last year. The deadline for applying is Sept. 2. Unit 47 (Eddy, Foster, Kidder, Sheridan, Stutsman and Wells counties), which has been closed to fall turkey hunting because of low numbers, is open due to an increase in turkeys in the northern part of the unit. Unit 21 (... READ MORE
TenPoint's ACUslide Series of High-Performance Crossbows
By Bryan Zabitski, Marketing Coordinator, TenPoint Crossbow Technologies
The ACUslide Silent Cocking and Safe De-Cocking System is available on three new high-performance crossbow models: the Vapor RS470, the Vengent S440, and the Viper S400.At TenPoint Crossbow Technologies, cutting-edge crossbow design, innovation, and an openness to customer feedback have allowed the company's brands to become synonymous with quality... READ MORE
SCI attends signing of Great American Outdoor Act into law
By Safari Club International
President Donald Trump signed the Great American Outdoor Act (GAOA) into law Aug. 4, 2020, making history and ensuring a bright future for wildlife conservation and outdoor recreation. Among outdoor organizations invited to attend the signing was Safari Club International CEO W. Laird Hamberlin, representing SCI's commitment to advancing the legisl... READ MORE
Hunting, trapping licenses on sale Aug. 10
By New York Department of Environmental Conservation
Hunting and trapping licenses and Deer Management Permits (DMPs) for the 2020-2021 season will go on sale August 10. With liberal bag limits and some of the longest seasons around, New Yorkers can hunt continuously from Sept. 1 (squirrel) into April (snow geese). Licenses and permits can be purchased by calling (866)933-2257 or at any DEC license-... READ MORE