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-- Young hunters will be taking the first shots of the 2008-09 Texas hunting seasons during upcoming special youth-only seasons and state wildlife officials say range conditions and wildlife populations are ripe for success in the field.
Hunting-dog owners try to keep foes at bay in face of cultural opposition (Journal Gazette & Times-Courier)
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — In a state considered the American birthplace of hunting with hounds, George Washington’s favorite sport has become a target for some Virginia landowners who say baying dogs and their owners are trampling property rights.
Annual IUCN 'red list' finds nearly a quarter of the world's land mammal species are at risk of extinction (Guardian Unlimited)
Around 20% of the world's land mammal species are at risk of extinction, and many others may vanish before they are even known to science, according to a major annual survey of global wildlife
USDA TO LAUNCH PUBLIC ACCESS INCENTIVE FOR THE CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM (USDA)
RENO, Nev., Oct. 3, 2008 - Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer today said that USDA would fully implement President George W. Bush's directive to offer incentives to farmers and ranchers for opening up their land in the Conservation Reserve Program to the public for hunting, fishing, bird watching and other recreational activities.
Malcolm Thompson III's Outdoors: Hunting season less than month away (Killeen Daily Herald)
Fall in Texas is a time of change. As the temperatures begin to slowly cool down and the days become shorter, it signals the start of the rut in whitetail deer and the start of deer hunting season.
USDA To Pursue Plan on Open CRP Acres For Public Uses (AgWeb.com)
Study on benefits of conservation programs also released
Grain News (Grainnet.com)
Reno, NV—Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer said October 3 that USDA would fully implement President George W. Bush 's directive to offer incentives to farmers and ranchers for opening up their land in the Conservation Reserve Program to the public for hunting, fishing, bird watching and other recreational activities.
Hunters Vital In Tracking Sage Grouse Data (Yankton Press & Dakotan)
RAPID CITY —South Dakota’s short sage grouse hunting season is accompanied by a vigorous effort to collect data about the birds. That collection effort relies largely on the willingness of hunters to have their birds checked by Game, Fish and Parks.
Youth Pheasant Season Extended To Five Days (Yankton Press & Dakotan)
PIERRE — South Dakota’s first pheasant hunting season of the year will offer young hunters more and longer days in which to hunt. This year’s youth pheasant has been extended to five days, Oct. 4 through Oct. 8.
Maine, IFW help public access to private land (York County Coast Star)
The discussion of enjoying Maine's resources, whether it's hunting, fishing, trapping, hiking, camping, or watching wildlife, eventually comes down to the singular issue of access. Without access, there isn't any outdoor recreation for hundreds of...