Global - International Hunting and Fishing News and Press Releases
- Namibia, Africa: Rhino-spotting on a fly-drive safari --A two-hour drive north of Windhoek, Erongo is the perfect first stop on a driving holiday around northern Namibia. The spacious canvas tents, set around a boulder-strewn hill, make the most of the spectacular aerial view across a vast savannah. There is oryx steak for dinner with entertainment provided by young baboons. They tumble down the sheer rock face like extreme-sports enthusiasts, all flailing arms and legs, grabbing a new hold just seconds from death. continue article»
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Americans used snowmobiles to chase B.C. wolves for hunt --
VANCOUVER - When it comes to hunting, Environment Minister Barry Penner says B.C. is home to the “fair chase.”
But the use of bait and high-powered snowmobiles to target a wolf pack during a guided trophy hunt on an ice-covered lake in northern B.C. is raising questions about that assertion.
While the rest of the province was captivated by the Winter Olympics last February, a trophy hunting couple associated with the Dallas Safari Club in Texas made their way to Williston Lake reservoir west of Fort St. John to hunt wolves with Dennis Beattie’s Wicked River Outfitters.
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- Mixed feelings about elephant sales --While some community trusts are jubilant about the capital raised in the recent auctioning of 92 elephants, sombre mood prevails in other trusts which feel the auction did not go well for them. continue article»
- Game Warden Bust Ends in Shootout --For responsible hunters and anglers, a game warden is a welcome member in the outdoor community. Most transactions between a warden and a sportsman go something like this: Any luck today? Yea, we got a couple this morning. Can I see your license? Sure it’s right here. Ok, well enjoy the rest of your day. Thanks, you too. continue article»
- S.C. ballot measure asks about protecting hunting --COLUMBIA --- Voters will see four questions on the November ballot, including one that asks whether hunting and fishing should be a right in South Carolina. Not that those rights are threatened. Not yet, say some. continue article»
- It’s a full moon, let’s count the rhinos --In conservation circles, black rhinos are guarded like Heads of State, with round-the-clock security. And this week, the Kenya Wildlife Service conducted its annual census just to be sure their numbers are as accurate as estimated. continue article»
- Is hunting, fishing better now or then? --I was recently asked if I thought hunting and fishing were better today than they were 100 years ago? The gentleman asking thought that today was because of better equipment, straighter-shooting rifles, deadlier bullets, hunter-safety programs and many other modern-day products. continue article»
- Dealing with citizens legally carrying a concealed weapon
--As the ‘right to carry’ spreads across the United States, many law enforcement agencies and police officers express their unease — and for some, outright alarm — at the idea of citizens carrying concealed weapons.
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- Theodore Roosevelt National Park now accepting applications for volunteer hunters to help with elk cull
--Now, the North Dakota park is accepting applications from hunters interested in volunteering to help cull about 250 cow elk from the herd of approximately 950 animals that make the South Unit area their home.
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- Although rare in Aiken, bears may still appear
--The North Carolina General Assembly passed a law upping the number of black bears that hunting parties can kill from three to five, but don't grab your rifles and form a hunting group here in Aiken County just yet.
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- Bowhunting Colorado Elk --Nearly 40 years ago, I killed my first animal with a bow. Since then, I've been fortunate to take a number of species, including antelope, black bear, caribou, mule deer, mountain lion, and whitetail deer. continue article»
- June 29--The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that Americans have the right to own a gun for selfdefense anywhere they live, but what this will mean for Connecticut and its communities wasn't immediately clear, given the many questions the ruling left unanswered, law experts said.--High court ruling on gun rights limits bans Legal observers say split decision leaves many questions unanswered: and Associated PressThe explosion happened around 11:30 a.m. Sunday in the kitchen of the cabin »
- No doubt, 2009 was a surprisingly good year for the Sidney, Neb.-based retailer: Overall, earnings per share rose 11% to an adjusted $1.27. --Although he concedes Cabela's (ticker: CAB) has done well with catalog and Internet sales and created a very profitable in-house bank, Lejuez says it "has yet to prove [it] can make money running retail stores."Bears Take Aim at Cabela's »
- Troopers said 50-year-old Bret Millo was shot by 51-year-old Ralph E. Delius of West Bloomfield, Mich., during the tour near Wrangell --WRANGELL, Mich. -- Alaska State Troopers said a Michigan man fatally shot a Wasilla hunting guide in an apparent accident on Sunday during a guiding brown bear tourMich. Man Shoots Alaskan Bear Guide »
- Applications may be hand delivered to any of the seven department offices or sent by U.S. mail to Arizona Game and Fish Department, Attn.: Drawing Section, PO Box 74020, Phoenix, AZ 85087-1052. For the locations of department offices, visit www.azgfd.gov/offices --PHOENIX, AZ – -(Ammoland.com)- Hunters, don’t start your summer vacation just yet. Applications for fall hunt permit-tags for the 2010-11 hunting season are due to the Arizona Game and Fish Department on or before Tuesday, June 8 by 7 p.m. Last Chance To Apply For Arizona’s Fall Hunt Permit-Tags »
- The North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics conducted a survey in 2002 that said Wyoming led the country in respondents who said they kept firearms in and around their home at 63 percent --Dave Faas pulls the weathered and worn long rifle out of a case and walks to the back of the small studio. The gun's stock is repaired with brass screws and still shoots after 115 years Our love affair with guns »
- Some endangered animals, such as scimitar-horned oryx and dama gazelle, now live in greater numbers in Texas than in their native ranges --STONEWALL — On the scenic highway that parallels the Pedernales River through the Hill Country west of Austin, it's common to slow down or swerve to avoid a deer Exotic species: unusual challenge for population control »
- Hallelujah! Pete the Moose, his pregnant girlfriend, Patty, and their entourage of whitetail deer friends are saved --
In case you missed it, that's more or less how early news accounts described a last-minute move by a handful of legislators that spares scores of moose and deer in a captive-hunting facility in Irasburg from the cold-hearted scientists at the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department Pete the moose saved, but at what cost to wildlife? »
- Recently another wildlife census made headlines. The Forest Department staff and several volunteers put in their valuable time counting elephants in the forests of southern Indian states --The UNEP theme for this Environment Day (June 5) is 'Many Species: One Planet, One Future'. So, how do we track these species? A wildlife census like the recently concluded one in the state helps. However, Sanjay Gubbi observes that such a census is best conducted by trained wildlife biologists.Do these numbers tell a story? »
- I’ve been shooting and hunting with a bow for a couple decades now --
Luke Clayton - If you’ve been thinking about learning to shoot a bow, there’s no better time than early summer to begin. The opener of whitetail archery season is 4 months away, which gives plenty of time to become proficient with your new ‘rig’. Thinking of becoming a bowhunter? »
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Fish and Wildlife plans generate hundreds of responses from residents --
Chief among those is a push to open discussions and negotiations to expand hunting opportunities for cackling Canada geese Hunting rules, wearing orange to be discussed »
- Alligator hunters will be allowed to take more of the animals this year, but officials say, it won't make much of a difference in the animal's population. --SAVANNAH, Ga. — State wildlife officials are increasing the Georgia's alligator huntAlligator Hunting Increased »
- Of these the lesser known but seriously endangered animals are the Tapirs and Ibex --One of the greatest threats that exist today is that many species of birds and animals across the world face extinction.Most Endangered Weird Animals »
- The 612-acre natural area, which takes in a land east of I-196 bordered by 76th and 84th avenues, Byron Road and Adams Street, opened in 2008 --OTTAWA COUNTY -- Ottawa County parks officials have been asked to allow hunters to shoot geese and ducks at the Upper Macatawa Natural Area in Zeeland Township Ottawa County considers allowing hunting in Upper Macatawa Natural Area »
- Buffalo cows are sold for between R400 000 and R600 000 --Charles Smith, Volksblad
Bloemfontein - A buffalo named Bill has been sold for R6m - the highest price fetched to date for a wild animal in South Africa and possibly in Africa Buffalo Bill flogged for R6m »
- The conference will feature several expert speakers including Grant Gregory, chairman of Remington Outdoor Foundation, who will share several new hunter education partnership initiatives --ESTES PARK, Colo. --(Ammoland.com)- Hunter education volunteers and professionals from Canada, South Africa, Mexico, Peru and the United States are convening for the International Hunter Education Association’s (IHEA) annual conference at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colo., June 3-5 Hunter Education Professionals From Around The Globe To Meet In Colorado »
- Polar bear population --IQALUIT, Nunavut — Ottawa should downgrade the protection status that polar bears receive under federal legislation, the Nunavut government said Friday Nunavut: Polar bear population is healthy »
- Skill and patience are musts in taxidermy --It's also an incredible art form. One look at the finished product of a good taxidermist will confirm that. To the uninitiated, taxidermy is derived from two Greek words: taxis (movement) and derma (skin). That's pretty much what happens in taxidermyTaxidermists preserve memories »
- There will be 1,600 shooters competing for the top prize and Marchando will shoot 1,100 rounds of ammunition --POTTER — Local shotgun shooter Leslie Marchando of Potter is a top shotgun target shooter in several different disciplines on the national shooting circuit Local Woman Top Shotgunner »
- DNRE fisheries biologist Todd Grischke says anglers previously only could choose between a one-day license and a season license. He says “this will just make it a little easier for people who are planning a long weekend fishing trip or visiting from out of state.” --LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A new 72-hour fishing license now is available in Michigan Michigan offers new 72-hour fishing license »
- State archery tourney --SILVER CITY — The State Game Commission will consider establishing new rules for the 2011-14 hunting seasons for turkey, upland game and javelina, and discuss proposals and public comments about the 2011-14 elk, bighorn sheep, exotic species and waterfowl seasons at its meeting Thursday, June 3, in Gallup New rules for hunting to be considered; State archery tourney held »
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- A federal agency threatened legal action if Alaska moves ahead with plans to kill wolves inside a national wildlife refuge --"Waiting to take action places this year's calves in too great a jeopardy," wrote Rossi, a strong proponent of aerial predator control where wolves and bears are killed to increase moose and caribou numbers. Legal action threatened over state predator control in refuge »
- BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - Many homeowners are taking control of their personal safety. A local gun store owner says more women are taking advantage of the right to bear arms -- Officials say women are seeing that there are more incidents of home invasions and burglaries and they want to protect themselves. There are two recent incidents in which intruders broke into homes. They both were shot and killed by homeowners More women taking advantage of their right to bear arms »
- Harvesting a wary old longbeard with a bow & arrow is one of the top challenges in hunting -- Judging distance on a turkey needs to be much more precise than with a whitetail, because their vitals are the size of a baseball instead of a big dinner plate. And if you don't bust bone or put that broadhead into the organs, then that bird is gone! So get good at judging distance. Let turkeys make you a better hunter »
