Washington State Hunting Under Attack Again
Your State Will Be Next! This Friday, February 17th, Lorna Smith, a new commissioner to the WDFW, will present a radical new model of game management in Washington state. Past…
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Montana Region 7 Deer Populations Cut In Half
The Montana deer population survey numbers for 2022 were published late last year and show that mule deer numbers are down, way down! There are a lot of factors to…
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10 Most Common Big Game Violations Part 6 – Shooting From/Across Roadway and Party Hunting (Transfer Tag)
Shooting from or across a public roadway or right of way Misdemeanor: Up to $1,000 fine, 0-6 months in jail, 0-3 years license revocation Idaho Code 36-1508(a) states “No person…
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Utah Shed Hunting Closed… It’s About Time!
Utah recently closed down all shed antler hunting through April 30. The only question rattling around in my largely empty skull is, “What took so long?” Ungulate populations across southern…
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We Were Wrong! The Changing Face of Bear Hunting
I haven’t found one yet, but I’ve heard there are recipes for eating crow. I wish I could find a good recipe because I’ve been eating my fair share of…
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2023 Arizona Elk Application Strategy
Arizona has a big game draw process whose complexity rivals the trophy quality of its elk tags. If you are familiar with how the AZ system works, read on, for…
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10 Most Common Big Game Violations Part 5 Proxy Statement
Possess/Transport wildlife without a Proxy Statement – Idaho 36-502(a)(4) Misdemeanor: Up to $1,000 fine, 0-6 months in jail, 0-3 years license revocation Idaho Code 36-502(a)(4) states “No person shall give…
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Will The G-Bear Be Delisted…Finally?
Folks paying attention to the ongoing saga of delisting the grizzly bear finally woke up to long-awaited response on the morning of February 3rd. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service…
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Washington State Hunters Fire Back at Commission
Past readers of this blog recall that in 2022 the WDFW commission cancelled the annual spring bear hunt in Washington, claiming lack of scientific evidence for the hunt, despite 48…
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10 Most Common Big Game Violations Part 4 (Tagging)
Failure to properly validate and attach the tag. Misdemeanor: Up to $1,000 fine, 0-6 months in jail, 0-3 years license revocation. Idaho Code 36-409(d) Idaho Administrative Code 13.01.08.320 https://adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/current/13/130108.pdf …
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