A few reasons why you should give bear hunting a shot: Bear hunting helps keep the population at a number where bears and their environment stay healthy. Going on a bear hunt is a great way to enjoy nature, get some exercise, and spend quality time outdoors with friends and family. For those who find […]
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says the Quebec Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks (Quebec Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs) has announced that its fishing regulations for Lake Memphremagog now match Vermont’s fishing regulations on the lake. Prior to the recent regulation change, Quebec anglers were allowed to harvest 30 salmonids […]
Information from Maine’s Fish and Wildlife Department mefishwildlife.com 2022-2023 Hunting law book now online! Being a responsible user of the Maine outdoors means staying informed of, and complying with, the current laws and rules. View and search Maine’s hunting laws online at mefishwildlife.com/huntinglaws You can also download a PDF of the laws and rules: MDIFW Laws […]
Public access to private land is a longstanding tradition in Maine. More than 94% of land is privately owned, and more than half of that is open to the public for outdoor recreation. This access is an incredible gift. Hunting with dogs is part of Maine’s hunting heritage and a method used by Maine Department […]
You are invited to join DSC Foundation for our Annual Gala Saturday, June 4, 2022, at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas, Texas. This special night will provide the opportunity to re-affirm our passion and commitment to Conservation Through Hunting, share stories from the hunt, and support the great work of DSC Foundation. The […]
DSC is proud to announce the launch of its new Government Affairs Department based in Washington D.C. With the addition of this Department, DSC is stepping forward to take on the unparalleled opposition threatening science-based wildlife management. To drive these efforts, DSC is excited to announce its hiring of Erica Tergeson to lead the Department. […]
This heavy 5×5 shakes his whole body, then his head, and the matched set comes flying off his head By Scott Bestul | Published Mar 18, 2022 6:18 PM For a shed hunter, the only thing better than actually spotting a buck shedding his antlers is getting the event on trail-camera. One Tom O’Reilly posted […]
February 18, 2022 By Blake Garlock Rob Kennedy is a die-hard shed hunter. He fixes fences and does other jobs to gain permission on properties so he can spend shed season scouring the landscape for freshly dropped sheds. “It’s what I love to do,” says Rob. “My brothers and I live for it.” In January, […]
Mike Kimmel makes a living culling invasive iguanas and guiding clients on lizard shoots. His Drahthaar, Otto, is a trained iguana retriever By Bob McNally | Published Feb 24, 2022 2:45 PM Mike Kimmel with his biggest iguana to date. Mike Kimmel Invasive green iguanas have been spreading through Florida for years. The lizards, which […]
Bill Conners New York State Environmental Conservation Law allows archers to discharge their longbows and compound bows within 150 feet of a dwelling or other occupied structure. When using a crossbow, that restriction is pushed back to 250 feet. Firearms setbacks are much more stringent; firearms cannot be discharged within 500 feet of an occupied dwelling or […]
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