Here’s a hint, if your a spring snow goose hunter–the first snow geese into the state undoubtedly will be observed by a birder. Keep one eye to the sky and another on the computer screen. This is last weeks composite update – Birds Mentioned Long-eared OwlGRAY JAYPine GrosbeakNorhtern ShrikeWild TurkeyGreater Prairie-chickenSharp-tailed GrouseRough-legged HawkNorthern HarrierHorned LarkAmerican [...]

We need the moisture. Few will argue with that. Drought in central ND was hard on duck ponds, and nesting/cover for upland game to. Rain/snow/ice—we’d like the moisture. But heavy heavy snow is tough on pheasants. Covers up food, packs in cover. No matter how mild the winter, once March rolls around critters have been [...]

Vinatieri residency under review AP – 02/28/2007 RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) – Officials are checking if Super Bowl champion Adam Vinatieri qualifies as a state resident in applying for big-game hunting licenses that are issued only to South Dakotans. Vinatieri, 34, grew up in Rapid City and graduated from Rapid City Central High School and [...]

Moose, elk and bighorn sheep are the big three of North Dakota. And people are always curious as to how well the season’s went. Here’s the numbers from last fall: 2006 Bighorn Sheep, Moose and Elk Harvests 021607 Harvest statistics released by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department show overall hunter success during the [...]

i love this pix….which reminds me….today marks the close of the ND spearing season

Volunteer instructors are the backbown of the Game and Fish Departments effort to train new hunters/anglers and trappers. Here’s a list of some recently recognized volunteers. Odds are you know or know of some of these. If you see them, thank them. If you want to join the ranks please do. Mike Kiernan from West [...]

Alot of discussion in Minnesota on the proposal for a $1 surcharge which would go to pay for processing deer for food banks. I agree with the discussion question of "why should hunters be forced to pay to put food in the food pantry?" Read the full story right here…

I’m very curious as to what kind of critters will be surveyed along the Appalachain trail–from Maine to Georgia–i think. Alot of miles and who know’s what they’ll find. Read more here–you’ll be able to track the findings on the Web. I like that.

Here’s a guy that shot a deer in a park in Toledo. More than just a fine, he’s serving ten, 10, TEN…that’s right. 10 day’s of electronic home monitoring for poaching a buck. That’s my friends is what’s called a deterrant.

Australian Gun Law Update  Here’s a thought to warm some of your hearts… From: Ed Chenel, A police officer in Australia Hi Yanks, I thought you all would like to see the real figures from Down Under. It has now been 12 months since gun owners in Australia were forced  by a new law to [...]