Wildlife officials in Pennsylvania are refusing to let a wandering elk back into the state in fear of possible chronic waste disease contamination.
The 3-year-old male elk is one of three elks that escaped from a farm in Aleppo, Pa. last year when a ga…
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February 3rd, 2012
Officials Say No to Wandering Elk to Keep Pennsylvania CWD Free
February 3rd, 2012
Officials Say No to Wandering Elk to Keep Pennsylvania CWD Free
Wildlife officials in Pennsylvania are refusing to let a wandering elk back into the state in fear of possible chronic waste disease contamination.
The 3-year-old male elk is one of three elks that escaped from a farm in Aleppo, Pa. last year when a ga…
February 3rd, 2012
The Cure For Buck Fever? Take A Practice Shot With The Safety On
by Scott Bestul
I’m the first to admit that I’m no rifleman. I’ve always lived in shotgun-only country. While I’ve taken my share of deer with a gun, all have been at close range. What’s more, for many years now my primary weapon has been…
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Scientist Suggests Using Elephants and Top Predators for Australia’s Invasive Species
Australia’s environment is being ravaged by invasive species, and some tactics currently being used to combat them have produced minimal results. An Australian scientist recently suggested that introducing top predators and large herbivores like …
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Turkey Hunting: How Danger Helps Keep You Safe
by Phil Bourjaily
My post about the Haint gobble call made me think about turkey hunting safety. When I started turkey hunting back in the 80s it had the reputation for being very dangerous since it is an activity where you hide in the woods and make s…
February 3rd, 2012
Las Vegas Students to Discover Elk, Hunting, Conservation
About 160 students from two Las Vegas-area schools will learn about elk, hunting and conservation as part of a first-annual educational workshop to be held in conjunction with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation convention and expo. The inaugural Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience is set for Friday, Feb. 3. “This event is being organized as a [...]
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Apex Gear Releases the GAMECHANGER Quiver for 2012
APEX GEAR, known for their Performance Driven Archery sights introduces the GAMECHANGER QUIVER for 2012. The GAMECHANGER is the ultimate quiver being lightweight, compact and CNC machined aluminum construction. The GAMECHANGER QUIVER has an adjustable tension Cam-Lock that moves the quiver snuggly against the bow riser to reduce torque and provide superior balance. The full [...]
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Apex Gear Releases the GAMECHANGER Quiver for 2012
APEX GEAR, known for their Performance Driven Archery sights introduces the GAMECHANGER QUIVER for 2012. The GAMECHANGER is the ultimate quiver being lightweight, compact and CNC machined aluminum construction. The GAMECHANGER QUIVER has an adjustable tension Cam-Lock that moves the quiver snuggly against the bow riser to reduce torque and provide superior balance. The full [...]
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New GAMECHANGER Sights by Apex Gear
APEX Gear, known for their Performance Driven Archery sights introduces the new GAMECHANGER Sight for 2012. The GAMECHANGER features the new TRU·ZERO pin design that minimizes pin gaps. The patent-pending TRU·FLO 2.0 allows for quick and easy fiber replacement. The archer can also change fiber color without changing the pins. The extra, extra long fibers [...]
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New GAMECHANGER Sights by Apex Gear
APEX Gear, known for their Performance Driven Archery sights introduces the new GAMECHANGER Sight for 2012. The GAMECHANGER features the new TRU·ZERO pin design that minimizes pin gaps. The patent-pending TRU·FLO 2.0 allows for quick and easy fiber replacement. The archer can also change fiber color without changing the pins. The extra, extra long fibers [...]
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Las Vegas Students to Discover Elk, Hunting, Conservation
MISSOULA, Mont. – About 160 students from two Las Vegas-area schools will learn about elk, hunting and conservation as part of a first-annual educational workshop [...]
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Fishing and Hunting Protection Bill Introduced in the U.S. Senate
(Columbus, OH) – Protection of fishing, hunting, and shooting on national forest and public lands has taken a step forward with the Senate introduction of [...]
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Iowa Lawmakers Consider Overturning Lead Shot Ban
If you’re interested in an example of how politics and bureaucracy can screw with your hunting, just take a look at what’s happening in Iowa.
The Iowa house recently voted 68-27 on a measure to overturn the rule banning use of lead shot for dove huntin…
February 3rd, 2012
Open Thread – February 3, 2012
Please use this open thread to post ideas, comments and information on issues not related to the content of articles posted on the Black Bear [...]
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Take Your Kids Hunting in Gatlinburg
With all the beauty and natural wonder of Tennessee’s Smoky Mountains, it is not surprising that the pretty town of Gatlinburg has become one of the most sought-after vacation spots for families looking to get away from it all. On the doorstep of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are lots of fun outdoor activities. [...]
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