TBC Press - Outdoor Hunting, Fishing News

Back by popular demand, registration is now open for the Barry Conservation Camp Wild Game Culinary Adventure, a weekend-long exploration of wild game preparation, processing, and cooking to be held at Barry Conservation Camp in Berlin, NH, September 27-29, 2019. The cost of the event is $200, which includes meals, instruction, supplies, and bunk-house style lodging in rustic cabins. All proceeds benefit the Barry Camp Fund. In addition... READ MORE

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  New York researchers snagged a 139-pound sturgeon in Oneida Lake earlier this summer, which the state’s environment department is hailing as a success in a 24-year effort to help the species recover in New York state. The sturgeon is the biggest caught in the lake since stocking began in 1995, according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation. Cornell researchers on June 19 found the 72.5-inch fish, estimated to be... READ MORE

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North Dakota Game and Fish Department fisheries personnel recently finished stocking more than 140 lakes across the state with walleye fingerlings, completing one of the largest stocking efforts in the history of the agency. This includes more than 11.3 million fingerlings from Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery, besting the previous record walleye production by nearly 1 million fish. In addition... READ MORE

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  North Dakota residents who were unsuccessful in the initial deer lottery are reminded the deadline to submit an application for a remaining license is July 24. Unsuccessful applicants must apply online by visiting the state Game and Fish Department website. More than 6,000 deer gun licenses remain in 19 units. In addition, hunters should note that Game and Fish will... READ MORE 

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Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge in Texas will be accepting applications for a public Waterfowl hunt starting August 5, 2019 and POSTMARKED by September 3, 2019. (Any application received before or after these dates will NOT be accepted). If selected through a lottery drawing, you will be able to hunt waterfowl for two consecutive weekends on Champion Lake during the regular waterfowl season. Access to the hunt area is... READ MORE

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  The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has approved changes to bag limits for Atlantic Flyway mallards and Canada geese for the 2019?2020 waterfowl season. Decreasing eastern mallard populations are forcing Atlantic Flyway states to change their regulations. Hunters will not see a change in the total waterfowl daily bag limit or season length, but there will be a reduction in the mallard daily bag limit from four to two birds. Further, the USFWS approved limiting... READ MORE

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  Based on current and projected landings estimates, the Texas private recreational angler red snapper season in federal waters off the Texas coast will close at 12:01 a.m., Aug. 2, earlier than the initially projected 97-day season. Closing the red snapper fishery earlier than expected is a sign that anglers were able to get out in the gulf early in the season to catch red snapper. The private recreational angler red snapper season in Texas state waters out to nine nautical miles is expected to remain open year-round based on... READ MORE 

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  After completing a review of the first 21 days of the proposed 27-day 2019 private angler red snapper season, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) will add five days to the private vessel recreational season. The additional days will begin 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2019, and run until midnight on Monday, August 5, 2019.  The additional days are a result of... READ MORE

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A severe windstorm caused widespread damage to docks and boats at the North Shore Marina at Lake Pueblo State Park on Saturday prompting Colorado Parks and Wildlife to evacuate the marina and close it indefinitely. Park Manager Monique Mullis said the marina is dangerous and off-limits, both from the shore and from the water, to the public after evening storms twisted the docks and tossed boats up against each other. The main dock was... READ MORE

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The Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) Commission recently approved a multi-year expansion of the Public Access Program that will include up to 100,000 acres added to the program by the fall 2019 hunting season. The Public Access Program provides limited, seasonal hunting and fishing opportunities on Colorado trust land across the state. In August, CPW will announce the locations of the new lands enrolled in the Public Access Program for fall 2019’s hunting season. The Public Access Program currently includes... READ MORE 

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  Beginning Aug. 6, Maryland resident hunters can apply for a 2019-2020 waterfowl blind site license. On opening day, applicants will be entered into a lottery for a chance to select their sites. On Aug. 6 from 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. applications for licenses will begin being accepted at the various locations listed. Anyone arriving after 8 a.m. will be ineligible. Beginning Aug. 8, blind site licensing will be held at the locations listed during normal business hours. Only resident hunters may participate. Applicants must... READ MORE

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  Applications for the New Jersey 2019 SBBP are now available. The 2019 Striped Bass Bonus Program (SBBP) is currently closed and will reopen September 1, 2019. Permits issued for 2018 are not valid in 2019. The 2019 SBBP permits are not valid until September 1, 2019. All 2018 permit holders must reapply to receive a 2019 permit. The number of permits issued will be limited at the Division's discretion based on harvest reports and... READ MORE

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Starting Aug. 1, Arkansas hunters can apply for a permit online to hunt on any of the four private fields in the program. The cost to apply per hunter is $5. The draw for all locations will be held Aug. 16 and applicants will be notified by email if they draw or not. Hunters chosen will receive directions to their field well in advance of opening day of dove season. The first weekend will cover... READ MORE

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  ATTENTION ALL HUNTERS...It's that time again and most states have started their mandatory Hunter Education Programs and / or their Safety Education Programs for the 2019 season.  Classes are held in several areas and dates throughout your state. Click on the state you want and scroll down to Hunter Education.  All hunters must attend or have attended these programs in order to hunt this fall... READ MORE

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  With more and more news on death and/or serious injuries regarding treestand accidents. Backcountry Press wants to stress the importance of treestand safety. Take the FREE Treestand Safety Course from HUNTERcourse.com. It is The ONLY TMA approved online treestand safety course. The FREE Course Covers... READ MORE

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