State Wildlife News
Antler Ridge Lodge team 2009 Governor's Hunt. Credit: (Ultimate Pheasant Hunting)
South Dakota Governor's Hunt Set for This Weekend
South Dakota's Invitational Governor's Hunt is set to take place this weekend in central South Dakota. The Governor's hunt, based out of Pierre, SD has been an annual event since the early 80's when it was resurrected by Governor Bill Janklow as an economic development effort to bring in business leaders interested in relocating their company to South Dakota.MAYFLOWER – Plans for National Hunting and Fishing Day are in the works at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Camp Robinson Shooting Range.
World Shooting & Recreational Complex Trap Shooting Fields & Campground Open To The Public Beginning Sept. 1st - Aug. 30, 2006
SPARTA, IL – The new World Shooting and Recreational Complex (WSRC) in Sparta in Randolph County opens to the public for trap shooting and camping on Sept. 1, Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Acting Director Sam Flood announced today.
Wildlife Resources Commission Sets Waterfowl Seasons - Aug. 30, 2006
RALEIGH, NC - The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission today established season dates, bag limits and other waterfowl regulations for 2006-2007.
Hunter Education Classes Offered throughout the State - Aug. 29, 2006
Alabama law requires those born on or after August 1, 1977, to successfully complete an approved hunter education course before they can purchase a hunting license.
Hunting Season Begins Sept. 1 Across New Mexico - Aug. 29, 2006
SANTA FE, NM – Hunting seasons for doves, blue grouse, band-tailed pigeons and squirrels opens Sept. 1 in many parts of New Mexico.
Hunters Reminded to Protect Hunting Dogs from Toxic Algae - Aug. 28, 2006
LINCOLN, NE - Early season bird hunters should take plenty of water into the field for themselves and their dogs and remember that toxic algae that can be fatal to dogs may be present in some lakes and ponds in or near the areas they hunt.
HIP Certification Required for Migratory Bird Hunters - Aug. 28, 2006
As early Canada goose, mourning dove, sandhill crane and regular waterfowl seasons open in September, migratory game bird hunters are reminded to register with the Harvest Information Program prior to hunting in North Dakota this fall.
Game & Fish Partners With Public and Landowners To Preserve Natural Habitats - Aug. 24, 2006
Because private landowners and the public are working together, some of the best examples of native habitats and at-risk species in Arizona are being saved for future generations.
Hunting Upland Game, DFG Holds Two Regional Day-Long Clinics Through Advanced Hunter Education Program - Aug. 23, 2006
The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) will hold two regional clinics on hunting upland game, through the Advanced Hunter Education Program, Sat. Sept. 23.
HIP registration is required to hunt migratory birds this fall - Aug. 17, 2006
This years Nebraska dove hunting season opens Sept. 1 and hunters are reminded they must register with the federally mandated Harvest Information Program (HIP) and must carry their registration number with them when hunting any migratory game birds -- dove, duck, geese, snipe, rail, coot or woodcock -- during the 2006 hunting seasons.
