Another Record Deer Harvest in South Dakota

Whitetail deer hunting

According to the South Dakota Division of Wildlife, South Dakota hunters can look back on 2007 as another record-setting year for deer harvest. According to harvest surveys, last year saw the all-time highest recorded deer harvest in the state and it was the eighth straight year that deer harvest has increased. GFP Game Harvest Survey Coordinator … [Read more...]

South Dakota Submits ‘State-Sponsored’ CRP Proposal to National Office

PIERRE, S.D.—On behalf of more than 50 partners from across the state, the S.D. Game, Fish and Parks Department presented a Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program proposal to the Governor’s Office last week. With the submission of this proposal on June 3 to the USDA’s Farm Service Agency by Gov. Mike Rounds, there is excitement … [Read more...]

Pheasants and Other Upland Birds in Peak of Nesting Season

With the prairie winds waving around waist-high grass that has benefited from above-normal precipitation this spring, many nesting birds including pheasant, grouse and waterfowl are at the peak of their critical nesting and brood rearing time. “Although it has been cooler and wetter than average along with localized hail and flooding, much … [Read more...]

Desert Bighorn Sheep Permit Auction

The Wild Sheep Foundation had been authorized to auction a Desert Bighorn Sheep Permit for the 2008 hunting season. The highest winning auction bidder will have first choice of hunt dates. The hunt will take place in the Ejido Alfredo V. Bonfil, located inside the Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve. Outfitting, guiding, and all necessary permits to hunt will … [Read more...]

Get Your Kids Outside

take a kid fishing

Over the last twenty years childrens playtime has declined by 25 percent, unstructured outdoor activities have declined by 50 percent and family dinners have decreased by 33 percent. How can you gain back some of that lost time while increasing your childs interest in the outdoors? Call me an old (young?) sap, but as a father of three, I love spending … [Read more...]

Idaho Wolves To Be Hunted Soon… Hopefully

Wolf pups

Wolves are a hot button topic here in Idaho right now and the title of this post is sure to cause a stir, but I aint skeerd. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) has released its proposed hunting regulations for wolves in Idaho. As in Montana and Wyoming, Idaho now manages wolf populations through the 2008 Idaho Wolf Population Management … [Read more...]

Old Fool of the Veld

Blue wildebeest - Old Fool of the Veld

I am taking my first trip to Africa this fall, and I wanted to acquaint myself with some of the animals I may be hunting while there. I'll start with the Blue Wildebeest, they're pretty cool in their unique ugliness. I guess I have a fondness for the "weird looking" animals. Another of my favorites are warthogs. According to an African legend, God … [Read more...]

Hydration

Concerned about your fitness level for the big hunt? Most of us are. One thing to keep in mind while prepping to hunt, hike, etc is to be properly hydrated and maintain hydration during the activity. Water alone is not always the best as we need electrolytes. Proper nutrition will help but it can be helpful if you drink a water based hydration system. … [Read more...]

Shed Antler Mania

Shed antlers

There are a lot of people crazy about hunting for shed antlers these days (myself included). For those of you out there like me, check out this site I came across recently: Amazing! I'd say this guy takes it to the next level. If you have any big, cool or unique shed antlers that you've found, send me pics and I'll start a shed gallery here at … [Read more...]

New Trophy Black Bear Tags Allotted in New Brunswick!

Black bear hunts in New Brunswick

Our outfitter in New Brunswick has just recently acquired an allotment of BLACK BEAR TAGS from the DNR for zone #10. This is a trophy bear hunting area with a VERY limited quantity of tags available. With thousands of acres of crown land to hunt, they hope for a high success rate on mature, trophy sized black bears. There are only six tags available … [Read more...]

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