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December 11th, 2012

Hunters for the Hungry Provides Opportunity to Help Those Less Fortunate in Louisiana

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Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

If you are an outdoorsman or women experiencing success during this hunting season, you have an opportunity to pass on some of that bounty to hungry families around the state.  The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is encouraging hunters to donate harvested game, specifically deer and hogs, to Hunters for the Hungry (HFH). [...]

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December 11th, 2012

Big Buck Alert: 6 Giant Mystery Whitetails

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In looking through my email inbox and realize there are some truly monstrous bucks taken this fall that I’ve not yet posted. In most cases, I was simply waiting for more information that never came; others are hot off the electronic press, with&m…

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December 11th, 2012

G5 Introduces a New Series of Aluminum Peep Sights

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G5 Outdoors, the leading manufacturer in premium archery equipment and design is pleased to introduce the META Aluminum Peep Sight. Featuring 7075 aluminum construction, this performance peep sight is stronger and lighter than magnesium or 6000 series aluminum sights, making it a better fit for today’s high performance bows. “In the process of designing the [...]

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December 11th, 2012

This Week on Outdoors Radio: Is Hunting Dying Out in America?

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This week, Dan Small Outdoors Radio features TV host and book author Steven Rinella, Jiffy pro-staffers Jim O’Brien and Duffy Kopf and Ice Team member Jim Hudson. Jeff competes in the NAIFC National Championship on Minnesota’s Lake Mille Lacs. TV host and book author Steven Rinella shares his thoughts on the place of hunting in [...]

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December 11th, 2012

Elk Brucellosis Project Meeting in Bozeman, Montana

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A meeting aimed at updating residents, landowners and sportsmen about the ongoing elk brucellosis project in southwest Montana is set for Tuesday, December 18, at Region 3 headquarters in Bozeman from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fish, Wildlife and Parks wants to alert the public about its intention to capture elk in the southern Pioneer [...]

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December 11th, 2012

Yamaha Selects National Hunting and Fishing Day Sweepstakes Winner

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Rhino 700 Side-by-Side Donation Promotes Outdoors Sports and Conservation Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., the leading maker of ATV and Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicles for outdoors enthusiasts, has selected its 2012 National Hunting and Fishing (NHF) Day sweepstakes winner. As part of Yamaha’s ongoing support of NHF Day, the company announced that Nancy Watkins of Eau Claire, [...]

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December 11th, 2012

Licenses for the Iowa’s January Antlerless Deer Season on Sale Dec. 15

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Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Licenses for the January antlerless deer season go on sale Dec. 15, in counties where the antlerless quota has not been filled. To avoid over-harvesting deer where they hunt, hunters are encouraged to work with landowners to determine if deer are at desirable levels, and base decisions on how they use the remaining antlerless tags [...]

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December 11th, 2012

Iowa’s Late Muzzleloader Deer Season Begins Dec. 17

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Iowa Department of Natural Resources

An expected 30,000 hunters will be participating in Iowa’s late muzzleloader season which begins Dec. 17. Although hunters may see fewer deer as numbers have declined in eastern and southern Iowa, the season offers some excellent hunting opportunities. Last year, 55 percent of the 8,950 deer reported during the late muzzleloader season were does. To [...]

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December 11th, 2012

My Idea of a Flash Mob

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December 11th, 2012

“Duck Dynasty” Finale Shatters Viewer Record for A&E

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The show that broke out of the outdoors and into the mainstream has now broken out of the mainstream and into history. The second season finale of Duck Dynasty was watched by 6.5 million viewers on Wednesday, December 5, becoming A&E’s most-watched broadcast in network history. It was “the network’s most-watched telecast of all time among [...]

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December 11th, 2012

New Hunter Safety System ELITE Vest Raises the Bar on Safety and Design

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Hunter Safety System has introduced the HSS-Elite Series vest, a newly engineered treestand safety harness that perfectly fuses the elements of form and function in a high-performance zippered vest. The Elite bucks the notion that, in order to save your life, safety vests have to be bulky, uncomfortable and seriously lacking in the fashion department. [...]

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December 11th, 2012

VIDEO: Utah Sheriff Frees Moose Tangled in Swing Set

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Just in case you missed it…

A Utah sheriff managed to free a bull moose tangled in a backyard swing set in Ogden, Utah this August, and a bystander caught the rescue on video.
Sgt. Lane Findlay gave his cell phone to an onlooker and asked him…

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December 11th, 2012

Astonishing ruling!

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Moore v. Madigan, 7th Circuit. A long and well-thought out opinion, I’m only partway thru, but it strikes down Illinois’ general ban on carrying open or concealed, and stays its mandate 180 days so the legislature can try to…

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December 11th, 2012

Tune in to NBC Sports Network’s Outdoor Programming This Sunday

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NBC Sports Network’s Sunday outdoor programming is highlighted by adventures from the United States to Mexico, with episodes of Territories Wild, Hank Parker 3D and Primal Instinct TV. The programming begins at 8:30 a.m. ET on Sunday. This weekend’s outdoor programming schedule (subject to change): Time (ET) Show 8:30 a.m. Territories Wild Bow-hunting professional Tom [...]

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December 11th, 2012

London Bar Busted for Serving "Moby Dick" Whale Cocktail

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A bar in East London is in quite a bit of trouble – and has garnished quite a bit of publicity – for serving a drink flavored with whale meat. Take a moment to allow that to sink in … the idea of the drink, not the actual drink itsel…

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December 11th, 2012

Wisconsin Hunting and Trapping of Wolves Closed in Wolf Zone 5

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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has closed Wolf Harvest Zone 5 to hunting and trapping of gray wolves effective 9 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. Wolf Harvest Zone 5 is the fourth zone to be closed this season. The harvest of wolves currently remains open in two other zones. The department will continue to [...]

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December 11th, 2012

Witnesses Claim Idaho Game Commissioner Has Seriously Threatened to Murder Scott Rockholm

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If there was ever a doubt in citizens’ minds that laws are for the lowly subjects and the ruling elite get to exist above such [...]

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December 11th, 2012

Costa Rica Becomes First Latin American Country to Ban Hunting

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On Monday, Costa Rica’s congress voted unanimously to ban hunting as a sport. It is the first Latin American country to pass hunting-ban legislation.  Currently, 25 percent of Costa Rica’s land is protected as national parks or reserves and it is …

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December 11th, 2012

Muddy Outdoors Products Receive Honors from Bowhunting Consumers and Retailers

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Muddy Outdoors was founded in 2007 with the simple goal of delivering category-leading products for the hunting industry. The first Muddy product line included the Safeguard harness and the Hunter stand. Both continue to be popular choices for the mobile hunter today. Recently, Bowhunt America surveyed archery consumers all across the country. Those consumers were [...]

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December 11th, 2012

New Deep Six Products Debut at 2013 Archery Industry Trade Show

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The January 2012 ATA show saw the introduction of an entirely new concept in bowhunting technology, “Deep Six.” Simply put, Deep Six comprises a revolutionary new insert and broadhead thread standard for hunting that enables high performance ultra-micro diameter arrow shafts that were previously the exclusive territory of outdoor tournament archery. Deep Six accuracy with [...]

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December 11th, 2012

Karch Promoted to 3Rivers Archery VP of Sales & Marketing

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For the past 5 years as Assistant Director of Sales & Marketing Johnathan Karch has steered 3Rivers Archery’s marketing efforts into unexplored, yet bountiful waters. His keen insights into promotion, design, and marketing have allowed 3Rivers Archery to re-design their web site, build a significant social media presence, and increase their print catalog production and [...]

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December 11th, 2012

Kansas Hunting License Exemption Age Raised to 75

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Beginning January 1, 2013, Kansas resident hunters and anglers age 65-74 will be required to purchase hunting and fishing licenses. Before this law changed, residents 65 and older were exempt from fishing and hunting license requirements. However, hunters and anglers 65 and older are our fastest growing age group, and changes were necessary to ensure [...]

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December 11th, 2012

Holiday Gift Ideas to Help Bowhunters Be Safe and Successful

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It can be tough getting that special bowhunter just the right Christmas present. However, gift ideas from the National Bowhunter Education Foundation may please the most discerning stick and string enthusiast. Because bowhunters are known to roam the backcountry, a survival reference guide is a must have item. The Skills of the Survivor DVD and [...]

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December 11th, 2012

Capture Arrows with the New Rest from G5

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G5 Outdoors, the leading manufacturer in premium archery equipment and design is excited to announce the addition of the Halo Capture Rest to its stable of archery equipment. With its independent adjustable launcher arms, this full capture rest can be adjusted to any size arrow shaft, including micro diameter arrows. The ambidextrous Halo Capture Rest [...]

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December 11th, 2012

LAUNCHPAD Illuminated Precision Nocks Adds Performance to Arrows

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Top shooters know that nocks are an important component of consistent, accurate arrow flight. This insight led Carbon Express engineers to develop the patent-pending LAUNCHPAD Illuminated Precision Nock. LAUNCHPAD Illuminated Precision Nocks are like no other nocks available today. In the past, lighted nocks focused on brightness and battery life. LAUNCHPAD changes this, as it [...]

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December 11th, 2012

Michigan DNR to Hold Furbearer Registration at Wakefield and Stephenson Field Offices

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Michigan DNR

Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division staff will hold furbearer registration hours at the Wakefield and Stephenson field offices on specific dates and times in December, January and February. Furbearer registration will take place at the Wakefield Field Office, located at 1405 US-2 East in Wakefield, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central Time on [...]

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December 11th, 2012

Salazar The Monarch Creates First Ever “Marine Wilderness”

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After a seaside area has been designated as wilderness, when is it considered pristine enough by Washington’s standards? Is it after airplanes have been banned [...]

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December 11th, 2012

Open Thread – December 11, 2012

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Please use this open thread to post your ideas, comments and information about issues not related to articles published on the Black Bear Blog. Thank [...]

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December 11th, 2012

New Mexico State Game Commission to meet Thursday, Dec. 13, in Lordsburg

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New Mexico Department of Game & Fish

The New Mexico Game Commission will meet Thursday, Dec. 13, in Lordsburg to discuss proposals to eliminate the use of carcass tags on harvested big-game and turkeys; and to require all big-game and turkey hunters to report their harvest annually. The Commission meeting will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 13 in the [...]

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December 11th, 2012

New State Record Bear Harvested and Quota met During Kentucky’s 2012 Bear Hunt

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Kentucky hunters harvested 11 bears during the recently concluded bear season that ran Dec. 8-9. One of the bears set the new state record. Doug Adkins of Jenkins, Kentucky took a 410-pound male bear in Letcher County, besting the previous record bear of 350 pounds set last year by Neil Perkins of Hallie, Kentucky. “The [...]

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