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  The phase I application period for Florida 2019 archery, muzzleloading gun, general gun, wild hog, youth, family, track vehicle, airboat and mobility-impaired quota hunt permits is May 15–June 15. Hunters may apply for each of the hunt types, and there is no fee to do so. But unless exempt, applicants must have an up-to-date $26 management area permit (or a license that includes one) when applying for a quota permit. The system won’t accept... READ MORE

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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has recommended a series of deer regulation changes for the upcoming fall hunting seasons, which the Michigan Natural Resources Commission will be discussing over the next three months. Several opportunities for public comment will be available before the commission makes decisions expected in July. There are changes proposed statewide and for both of Michigan’s peninsulas individually. The recommendations range from... READ MORE 

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  The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission set season dates, bag limits and applicable regulations for the 2019-20 waterfowl, hunting season. Selected seasons will also be published in the 2019-20 Inland Fishing, Hunting and Trapping Regulations Digest. While many seasons remain unchanged, some notable changes are: The extension of the general duck hunting season to Jan. 31, 2020 and the reduction of ... READ MORE

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  The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Marine Resources Division announces that as of 6 a.m., Wednesday, May 1, 2019, all inside waters will close for commercial and recreational shrimp harvesting. Licensed live bait dealers are reminded that the taking of live bait north of a line beginning at the northern shore of East Fowl River running along the northern edge of the Fowl River Channel to... READ MORE 

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  From March thru May, with mid March to Mid April being the peak of the roaring season, you can hunt big-game in Argentina on horesback though the mountains, exploring canyons, finding and stalking stags (our own elk’s regal cousin). Its one of the coolest big-game hunts you'll ever do. Regular price: is around $5,450, but you can find deals through outfitters like lodge Rincón de Luna  which is a unique lodge overlooking a river full of wild trout and mountains home to red deer. Argentina is well known for... READ MORE

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  Kentucky resident Mark Ward went fishing after work on Good Friday, April 19, at 6-acre Highsplint Lake in Harlan County with his wife and 9-month-old daughter. It rained all day in Harlan County on Good Friday, but finally cleared up just before he got off work. The water in Highsplint Lake grew a bit murky from the rain, but he saw a nice-sized 4-pound bass in the shallows. I pitched a lizard in there and... READ MORE 

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  Campers in West Virginia can now reserve campsites online before they set out for the woods, thanks to an upgraded reservation system. Additionally, the governor announced that $3.5 million in campground upgrades will soon be invested at 16 state parks and forests. Now campers can easily select a site on their smartphones, tablets, or computers in advance of their trip and be assured it will be available when... READ MORE

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Maine 2019 Spring Turkey Hunting Opens with YOUTH April 27, followed by the REGULAR season April 29 through June 1. Bag limit is two bearded turkeys per season, but the second bird must come from a wildlife management district with a two-bird limit. Zones 1 through 6 and 8 have a one-bird limit. Zones 7 and 9 through 29 have a two-bird limit. In the overall  outlook: We had a phenomenal hatch and... READ MORE

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  Dreaming of the hunt of a lifetime? The 2019 Maine moose permit lottery application process is now open. Applications for the moose permit lottery will be accepted online only. The deadline to apply for the lottery is 11:59 p.m. on May 15, 2019. To apply online and fill out the online moose permit application. There, you will be able to indicate several preferences, including... READ MORE

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  Arkansas’s growing battle with the overpopulating feral hog received a boost April 19 at the state Capitol when Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed Senate Bill 460 into law as Act 991. Because feral hogs are not considered wildlife by the AGFC, individuals are allowed to take a feral hog on their property at any time, Colclasure noted. There is no season on feral hogs. Harvest is not allowed on most public land, with the exception of during big game hunting seasons. What Act 991 will accomplish is... READ MORE

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One of California’s most anticipated and celebrated outdoor traditions unfolds Saturday, April 27 one hour before sunrise when the state’s general trout season opens in many counties throughout California. In the last three weeks, California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) trout hatcheries have stocked more than 170,000 trout weighing nearly 95,000 pounds. Trout fishing is available and popular year-round in many waters across the state... READ MORE

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The following species will reopen to recreational harvest May 1 in Florida state and federal waters of the Atlantic: hogfish; gag, black, red, yellowmouth and yellowfin grouper; scamp; red hind; rock hind; coney; and graysby. Hogfish will remain open through Oct. 31, 2019, on the east coast of Florida as well as south and east of... READ MORE

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  Florida snook will close to all harvest in Gulf state, federal and inland waters, including all of Monroe County and Everglades National Park, starting May 1. Seasonal harvest closures conserve Florida’s valuable snook populations and help sustain and improve the fishery for the future. Snook also remain catch and release only in waters from... READ MORE 

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Time is running out to apply for the most coveted elk hunt in the eastern United States. Hunters have until midnight (Eastern time) on Tuesday, April 30, to apply for Kentucky’s quota elk hunt. Applications are available online. Hunts are open to Kentucky residents and non-residents. Adults and youth may apply. The cost is $10 per application. Although hunters can apply for multiple permits, they may only be drawn for... READ MORE

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