Outdoor Wire-Friday December 13, 2013http://www.theoutdoorwire.com/story/1386923081xf6upxbsm27 Texas was hit with plummeting temperatures last weekend and an ice storm blanketed most of the northern portion of the state, halting deer movement for several days.But when the brutal cold subsided, bucks were on the move again looking for any remaining does that hadn't been bred. Hunters reported lots of young bucks chasing does, but mature deer remained elusive for several days after the front. But down in South Texas, things are heating up in a hurry with mature bucks beginning to hit the ground as the rut begins. Read about all of the white-tailed deer action in this issue of Lone Star Outdoor News, available online and on newsstands today. Also in this…
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Outdoor Wire-Friday, December 13, 2013 http://www.theoutdoorwire.com/story/138692938793anevae7zv The hunting of female mountain lions in southwestern Montana hunting district 331, which includes portions of Beaverhead, Silver Bow and Madison counties, will close at one-half hour after sunset on Friday, December 13, 2013. The closure notice for the hunt came shortly after Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials received word that the pre-established harvest sub-quota for the district had been met. For more information, visit FWP's website at fwp.mt.gov, click on "Hunting" then under "Hunting Guides" click on "Mountain Lion" or call the toll-free number at 1-800-385-7826.
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After all, my nose was tingling. Koob said he has never heard of frostbite on a dog's nose. If conditions are extreme, keep the dog inside the cab. --Never turn a wet dog outside in the yard after a hunt. Check the insulated pads every once in a while in case they become wet and frozen.
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The other is part of a plan to boost the return of a native cervid. The board approved a second bobcat management zone in Wisconsin. Hunting season in any open zone will begin on the Saturday nearest Oct. 15. Mathews is a leading manufacturer of archery equipment, including crossbows.
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The oil company also has liability concerns, Wald said. Several other factors are also complicating the agreement.
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Outdoor Wire-Wednesday, December 11, 2013 http://www.theoutdoorwire.com/story/13867576984q2xewfhgar COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio hunters checked 75,408 white-tailed deer during the weeklong gun hunting season, Dec. 2-8, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). "With the muzzleloader season and almost two months of archery hunting yet to come, Ohio hunters have many more opportunities to harvest a deer," said Scott Zody, chief of the ODNR Division of Wildlife. Hunting is the best and most effective management tool for maintaining Ohio's healthy deer population. Hunters have harvested 162,720 deer so far in the 2013 hunting seasons, compared to 171,867 at the same point last year, a 5 percent difference. The ODNR Division of Wildlife remains committed to properly managing Ohio's deer populations through a…
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Outdoor Wire-Wednesday, December 11, 2013 http://www.theoutdoorwire.com/story/1386758243rjnvbev1p6t Cabela's North American Bass Circuit Announces 2014 Tournament Schedule Top fishing destinations, mix of previous and new venues, great payouts deep into the field, a 2 day bonus event in the North Region and a full Southeast Region in 2014! Ponca City, Okla.-The Cabela's North American Bass Circuit (NABC), released the tournament locations and dates for the up-and-coming season. The 2014 Cabela's NABC circuit is better than ever with expansion to the Southeastern, US with a new Southeast Region in its first full year on some of the best lakes in the area. Each regular season event of only 75 teams or more will vie for a guaranteed first place prize of $10,000 cash…
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Are they going to be able to allow elk to feed along with their cattle? Deer and elk have yet to arrive there, likely meaning they are still finding forage elsewhere, Reinecker said.
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The acquisition and restoration work will complement a new bridge on South Kingston Road. The project also will study the potential restoration of upstream floodplain habitat at the county park adjacent to Kitsap Golf and Country Club. Chico Creek is the most productive salmon stream on the Kitsap Peninsula.
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Hunters must pay for a chance to win a hunt on the refuge. There are also elk herds on the Pushmataha, Cookson Hills, Spavinaw and Cherokee Wildlife Management Areas. Anglers also would have to check the fish online using the Wildlife Department's e-check system.
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