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Fisher Restoration Supported Through Wildlife Restoration Funds

For decades, Wildlife Restoration grant funds — supported through excise tax on sporting arms, ammunition and archery equipment, as well as revenue from state hunting license and permit fees — have supported fisher restoration, reintroduction, research and monitoring across much of the fisher’s range.

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Feral Hog Problem Grows in New South Wales, Australia

Around the world, feral hogs cause major problems and government agencies struggle to find solutions.

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Michigan Hunter Kills Wolf, Says He Thought It Was a Coyote

An investigation is ongoing about the incident, in which the hunter, guide and taxidermist all say they thought the 84-pound animal was a coyote.

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Michigan Board Cuts Three Months From Coyote Season

The Michigan Natural Resources Commission voted 4-2 for the change, which it says is to prevent “orphaned” coyotes and enhance their survival.

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Louisiana Bear Season Set for 16 Days in December

Final tweaks for the Louisiana bear season have been approved for the inaugural season that will see 10 tags issued.

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South Carolina Feral Hogs Might Have a New Threat: Helicopter Hunters

Bills sailed through the Palmetto State legislature that would allow the hunting of feral hogs from helicopters, which is common in Texas.

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Bowtech Celebrates 25 Years With July Event and Other Archery News

Bowtech celebrates 25 years with July archery event; Olympic and Paralympic teams confirmed for Paris; Easton X10 Shooters sweep the podium at the 2024 Western Classic Trail Shoot; and Texas A&M wins 2024 USA Archery Collegiate Target Nationals.

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Wyoming Officials Capture Grizzly Bears for Study

After the bears are captured, data is recorded and they are marked for identification before being released on site for monitoring.

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Video: How TenPoint Contributes to Conservation

The “Connecting with Conservation” video series simplifies the message on how conservation is funded and informs hunters, anglers, trappers and shooters how they are primary funders of land, fish, and wildlife conservation in America.

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Preserving Archery Education

Over the course of several months, people from different political viewpoints came together in an instantaneous show of support for youth shooting sports.

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New York Bear Harvest Up Slightly from Previous Season

Hunters reported killing 1,356 black bears in New York during the 2023 season, with the Catskills showing the greatest density.

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The Bear Facts on Pittman-Robertson in North Carolina

The black bear work underway by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission provides an excellent example of how Pittman-Robertson funds conserve wildlife.

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Video: How Bear Archery Contributes to Conservation

The “Connecting with Conservation” video series simplifies the message on how conservation is funded and informs hunters, anglers, trappers and shooters how they are primary funders of land, fish, and wildlife conservation in America.

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Iditarod Sled-Dog Musher Kills Alaska Moose in Self-Defense

Dallas Seavey, a five-time Iditarod champion, was forced to shoot a moose with his handgun after the massive animal became tangled with his dogs. (March 14 Update: Seavey wins the race, making him the only six-time Iditarod champion!)

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Announcing USAGO — United States Association of Gun Owners

USAGO is a newly established association dedicated to preserving the right to keep and bear arms.

September 29, 2023

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Otter Attacks Three Women During a Montana River Float Trip

An otter attacked three women on a Montana river float trip, sending one to the hospital with serious wounds from head to foot.

September 13, 2023

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Great Gear: Scattered Thoughts by Tim Davis

Predator Xtreme cartoonist compiles his best in a new 200-page book.

September 11, 2023

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Breaking News Video: Walleye Tournament Cheaters Speak During Sentencing

Chase Cominsky and Jacob Runyan, who pleaded guilty to cheating in a 2022 Lake Erie walleye tournament, were sentenced to 10 days in jail and 1.5 years of probation.

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Vermont Legislators Want to Ban Trapping

A bill in the Vermont House of Representatives would outlaw trapping in the Green Mountain State.

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Streamlight Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Streamlight was once a small company, but it has grown into a global provider of flashlights, lanterns and headlamps.

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Update: Walleye Tournament Cheaters Plead Guilty

A plea deal has been struck with former tournament walleye anglers Chase Cominsky (left) and Jacob Runyan (right).

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Kansas Bans Trail Cam Use on Public and Walk-In Lands

Kansas recently became the first Midwest state to ban trail cams on public and Walk-In land.

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Purple Heart Hunters Honored in Arizona

Arizona residents who have been awarded the Purple Heart can pay half price for a hunting-fishing combo license.

January 20, 2023

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Pope and Young Thanksgiving Convention Promotion

Sign up now for the 33rd Biennial Convention in Reno, Nevada, and get $100 to spend at the event.

November 22, 2022

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Video: Mule Deer Buck Attacks Woman in Her Driveway

A Wyoming woman who tries to protect her dog from a startled mule deer is hospitalized after being knocked to the ground and gored.

October 18, 2022

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Artist Joe Hautman Wins 2022 Federal Duck Stamp Competition

Minnesota artist Joe Hautman wins the annual Federal Duck Stamp Competition for the sixth time, tying his brother Jim for the most ever.

October 05, 2022

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Ole Miss Football Team to Wear Realtree Helmets

College football teams continue to push the envelope when it comes to unique uniform designs, and on Oct. 1, 2022, the Ole Miss team will take the field wearing Realtree helmets.

September 29, 2022

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50th Anniversary of National Hunting and Fishing Day

Sept. 24, 2022, marks the 50th anniversary of National Hunting and Fishing Day.

September 23, 2022

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30 “Best of Category” Winners and “Best of Show” From ICAST 2022

Each year at the annual ICAST fishing trade show, several hundred companies compete for one of 30 coveted “Best of Category” awards, then one of those new products is named as “Best of Show.”

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Funding Recovery by Fishing

Minnesota Fishing Challenge teams raise more than $500,000 for alcohol and drug prevention programs during recent event.