According to the California Waterfowl Association, an outbreak of avian botulism has broken out in the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex after a period of warm weather caused stagnant water in the refuge complex’s wetlands. CWA biologists were in the field surveying native waterfowl populations last week when they noticed lethargic birds struggling to keep their heads above water. …
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Retiree catches imminent record Chinook salmon catch from his pontoon
Two Montana couples spent a day salmon trolling on Fort Peck Lake on August 9. Fishing aboard James and Nancy Fauth’s 25-year-old pontoon boat, Tony and Emily Simonsen enjoyed a clear, calm morning on the large reservoir. The only problem was that neither of them had caught a fish yet. “But just after lunch my spinning rod came to life …
Read More »Black bear euthanized after attacking 3-year-old in her tent
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials announced they had located and killed a black bear that attacked a 3-year-old girl Sunday at a campground near Red Lodge. The young girl was sleeping in her family’s tent when she was attacked, according to a Facebook post from the agency. Officials have not released any information about the girl’s condition, other than …
Read More »Cabela’s 2024 Fall Classic Sale: $150 off Browning X-Bolt Hunter
We may generate revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Available in 7mm PRC, .308 Win., 6.5 Creedmoor and several other gauges, the Browning X-Bolt Hunter is currently marked down by $150 . This bolt features an adjustable trigger, a 60-degree bolt life and typically weighs in at 6.5 to 6.75 …
Read More »Fishermen continue to spot 100-pound tarpon in Maryland
When Captain Tom Weaver took his clients out into the Chesapeake Bay on August 1, it was a calm day. They were about 65 miles out to sea, near Hooper Island Lighthouse in Maryland. That’s when he saw what he thought was a giant tarpon. “I looked about 200 yards out and saw a fish rolling across the surface that …
Read More »Michigan Opens Youth Hunt, Offers Disabled Hunters Only Without Antlers, Faces Heavy Backlash
The Michigan Commission on Natural Resources New hunting regulations were approved last month to address the state’s growing white-tailed deer population, and now they’re facing a major backlash. One of the most controversial changes approved would make youth hunting and disabled hunters in the state antlerless only by 2025. The change specifically targets Michigan’s Liberty and Independence hunts, where previously …
Read More »A massive solar farm is planned as prime habitat for prairie chickens in Wisconsin
An alliance of hunters, birders and public lands advocates in Wisconsin are opposing a massive solar project proposed in Portage County because of the impact it could have on prairie grouse habitat and local hunting opportunities. The groups have called the project, which is being proposed by Doral Renewable Energywhich they say is essential to meeting Wisconsin’s long-term renewable energy …
Read More »Save $150 on a Browning X-Bolt Hunter
We may generate revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Whether you want the X-Bolt in 7mm PRC, .308 Win., OL’s favorite cartridge, the 6.5 Creedmoor or several others, you can find it for a steal. This bolt features an adjustable trigger, a 60-degree bolt life and typically weighs in at …
Read More »Perfect Immediate Tents of 2024, Examined and Reviewed
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Read More »7 Forward-Facing Sonar Tips: Settings, Mounting, and Techniques Explained
We may generate revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › You thought you needed forward-facing sonar to catch more fish, so you bought a unit and had it installed. Then you went to the lake, only to find that operating forward-facing sonar looked a lot easier on YouTube. Sound familiar? This …
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