
Buckmasters News

2023 CRP signup open through April 7
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for its voluntary Conservation Reserve Program. Private landowners can apply at their local USDA...

DOJ awards $2.4 million grant
The National Shooting Sports Foundation has been awarded a two-year, $2.4 million grant by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Funds will go toward providing...

Hunters take 144 alligators during 2018 seasons
Alabama hunters harvested 144 alligators during the 2018 seasons, with the heaviest weighing in at 700 pounds. A total of 260 tags were issued in the four...

Public hunting land increases by 4,600 acres
Public land hunting opportunities in Kentucky just grew by more than 4,600 acres with the opening of six new properties.
Newly opened properties include one...

BY: DALE WEDDLE
2018: The Fort Campbell Buck
When wildlife biologist Brad Wheat and Gene Zirkle, program manager for Fort Campbell Fish and Wildlife, heard that a monstrous buck had been hit and killed...

Indiana clarifies new rifle law for deer hunters
Recent legislation that legalizes certain rifles for deer hunting beginning later this year in Indiana has led to questions regarding calibers and cartridges...

Feb. 4 is special youth, veteran, military waterfowl hunting day
The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division) has designated February 4, 2023, as the second of the 2022-2023 hunting season’s Special Youth, Veteran and...

2,965 wild turkeys taken on opening day
Ohio hunters in the south zone checked 2,965 wild turkeys April 22, the first day of the spring wild turkey hunting season for 2019.
Hunters can view the...

Camping group to ‘give back’ June 1-6 to DNR properties
Members of the Camping Indiana Facebook group will be hosting a Give Back Week June 1-6 at state parks, forestry properties, and fish and wildlife areas...

Bear points, elk chances expiring? Reapply before June 1
The bear points and elk chances of nearly 12,000 Michigan hunters are at risk of expiring this year.
Hunters must apply at least once every five years to...

NM Late Season Archery Elk Licenses
On a first come, first served basis, New Mexico will put 275 trophy bull elk archery hunting licenses on sale Oct. 28 on the state Department of Game and...