Turkey Season Forecast for 2009
from ESPN
 If you're a turkey hunter, the good news is that you're likely to hear gobblers sounding off in the woods this spring. The bad news is that, depending on where you hunt, you probably won't hear as many, and you might not be able to get to them even if you do. More
Fate of the Jaguar in U.S. Agency's Hands
from the Boston Globe
The fate of the jaguar in this country is now in the hands of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, the nation's point person for safeguarding our natural treasures. While recovery plans are standard for animals on the U.S. list of endangered species, Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service unsuccessfully argued in court that it need not restore the jaguar since most of the species occurs outside of the United States. More
Bigger Bag Limit Possible For Dove Season
from The Tyler Morning Telegraph
There is a good possibility that hunters in Texas' South and Central zones could be looking at a 70-day dove season next with a 15-bird daily bag limit. Hunters in the state's North Zone might have a long sought-after winter season. The change, which the Texas Parks and Wildlife commissioners approved for publication in the Texas Register and for public comment, is not the result of biologists finding more mourning doves across the country. Instead it is the adoption of a harvest management plan similar to what guides waterfowl seasons and bag limits. More
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Safaris are the Grand Adventure
from the Pahrump Valley Times
African Safaris and other dangerous game hunts take courage, strength and skill. Some individuals posses these traits in great abundance and become successful, or even legendary. The author recently visited with some of these individuals and shares their stories.
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Drought Taking its Toll on Texas Wildlife
from the Austin Business Journal
Despite rains in late March, much of Texas remains parched by prolonged drought and that’s prompted die-offs of wildlife such as whooping cranes and deer. Continued dry conditions could also have a negative impact on wild turkey production and hunting prospects for spring turkey season, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. More
Antler Restrictions, Doe Days Coming To More East Texas Counties
from The Tyler Morning Telegraph
Deer season is going to look a lot different for several counties next fall after Texas Parks and Wildlife commissioners last week adopted new hunting and fishing regulations for 2009-10. Hunters are going to have to be more selective about what bucks they take as the antler restriction regulation moves to 52 more counties. More
Taxidermy: The Decor of the Hunting Class
from the St. Petersburg Times
Mario Curra makes his living off people passionate about the sport of hunting, shooting and fishing. They bring him their hunt, and he stuffs it for posterity. Curra specializes in North American and African game, from antelopes to zebras. More
Protection for Giant Wild Sheep Angers Hunters
from the Environment News Service
A two-year moratorium on hunting the arkhar, or argali, an increasingly rare species of giant wild sheep found in the mountains of Tajikistan, has angered hunters in the remote Tajik region of Badakhshan. Sport hunters who want trophies of the world's largest sheep are willing to pay a high price for such a trophy. Revenue is raised on tourism and expedition costs to hunting camps located at 12,000 to 13,500 feet, helping local peoples by providing an important source of currency. More
Oklahoma Wildlife Commission Approves Bear Hunting Season
from The Oklahoman
The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission voted 5-2 Wednesday to establish the state’s first black bear hunting season in four southeastern Oklahoma counties. The hunting season is contingent upon state lawmakers passing a bill to create a black bear hunting license.
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Amendment to Protect 27 Million Acres for Hunting
from Beaver County Times
President Barack Obama signed off Monday on a massive land conservation bill that protects millions of acres of wilderness, but an amendment by U.S. Rep. Jason Altmire, D-4, McCandless Township, also provides some protection for sportsmen. Altmire’s amendment prevents any new restrictions from being placed on hunting, fishing or trapping on 27 million acres in the West that will be overseen by the newly created National Landscape Conservation System.
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