TBC Press - Outdoor Hunting, Fishing News

Idaho spring chinook returns to the Clearwater River hatcheries are below forecast and no fish are available for sport harvest, so fishing on the Clearwater, Middle Fork Clearwater, North Fork Clearwater and South Fork Clearwater rivers will remain closed effective May 24, 2019 and will not reopen for the spring season. Chinook fishing season will continue on... READ MORE 

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  Late on Thursday May 23 the Botswana government stated they would be lifting its ban on elephant hunting. People around the world, but especially in the U.S. and the UK, reacted with shock and horror. How could they do such a thing? What could possibly justify the wholesale slaughter of such noble and intelligent creatures? Is it really true that they intend to turn these magnificent animals into dog food? All of these questions, and more are addressed here... READ MORE

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  Applications will soon be accepted for waterfowl hunts for the 2019-2020 season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The application period opens Saturday, June 1, and runs through Wednesday, July 31. These special hunts are held on selected areas to provide additional opportunities for Ohio’s hunting enthusiasts. All applicants, youth and adult, must possess a 2019-2020 Ohio hunting license and... READ MORE

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The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that seasonal shellfish area closed on Saturday, May 25, and will remain in place until Tuesday, October 15. Consistent with federal requirements, DEM closes some local waters to the harvesting of shellfish every year at this time due to potential water quality impacts associated with marinas and mooring fields. The areas are within... READ MORE

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  If there is one national forest that lights up the imaginations of American hunters and anglers, it is the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. At nearly 17 million acres, the Tongass covers the southeastern panhandle of Alaska, islands, fjords, snowcapped peaks and lush rainforests. It is by far the largest national forest in the system. Creatures like whales and bald eagles that are rare in much of coastal North America, remain abundant here. However... READ MORE 

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Georgia DNR Commissioner Mark Williams has announced that Georgia waters opened for commercial and recreational harvest of food shrimp at 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2019.  Commercial food shrimp trawlers can operate in Georgia's territorial waters open to power-drawn trawls. Commercial and recreational cast netters, as well as persons using a beach seine, can harvest food shrimp from... READ MORE

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  The Hawaii (DLNR) announces the opening of the black-tailed deer hunting season on the island of Kaua‘i. ARCHERY ONLY SEASON: Resident archers interested in hunting in Units D, F, J, K and L for black-tailed deer will be charged $5.00 for their deer archery tag ($25.00 non-resident hunter). Archery permits are now available in the L?hu‘e Division of Forestry and Wildlife office at 3060 ‘Eiwa St., Room 306. Hunters must present... READ MORE

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  The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and ODFW announce the re-opening of recreational crabbing from Cape Blanco to the California border. The lifting of restrictions means that crabbing is open along the entire Oregon coast. Razor clamming remains open from the Columbia River to Cape Blanco. However, recreational razor clamming is currently closed from... READ MORE

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  The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission has made changes to deer hunting regulations in continued response to chronic wasting disease (CWD) which was found in three southwestern Tennessee counties last winter. The commission approved the TWR recommendation to establish a new CWD deer hunting unit for the counties in which we have found CWD-positive deer (Fayette, Hardeman, and Madison) and counties within 10 miles of... READ MORE

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The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) reported recently that frequent heavy rains are impacting some state parks in eastern Kansas. High water levels at many reservoirs have flooded campgrounds, overtopped roads, closed boat ramps and beaches and dampened visitors’ enthusiasm for any outdoor activities. Most state parks in western Kansas have been largely unaffected. In eastern Kansas... READ MORE

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  The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is teaming up with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to host the first “Freedom and Fishing Snakehead Derby” on June 8 at Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park in Dorchester County. Participation for Freedom and Fishing is free, but registration is required. Anglers of all ages are invited to participate in this free, all-day derby, which features... READ MORE 

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  As America celebrates Memorial Day, we pay tribute to those who have given their lives serving our nation.

Have a safe and enjoyable holiday. If going to the high country please beware of fire hazards and flooding in some parts of the country. News will resume Tuesday May 28th. Thanks for following TBC Press

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The Hawaii DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR) recently announced a public auction of five (5) impounded vessels from the Ala Wai and Keehi Small Boat Harbors on O‘ahu. Bidders must appear in person at the June 28th auction to be held at the DOBOR District Office at 4 Sand Island Access Road beginning at 9 a.m. The vessels to be auctioned are as follows... READ MORE

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