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Hunter Etiquette & Responsibility
Respectable hunters live by both a written and an unwritten code. Most of us acknowledge our responsibility to follow the formal and informal rules of etiquette. Webster's dictionary defines etiquette as, "rules governing socially acceptable behavior." Unfortunately there are those among us who choose to ignore etiquette, conducting their hunting activities with only self-serving interests in mind. At a time when our heritage activities are under constant scrutiny it behooves us to heed the importance of etiquette and ethics. As I contemplate this issue I can't help but conclude that it's really all about respect - respecting the law, landowners, the land, as well as non-hunters and hunters alike.
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Georgia's New Online License System Now Available 11/20/08
Georgia's new online recreational license system went live Wed., Nov. 12 on the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division Web site. [Comments?]
Arkansas Purchases Property 11/05/08
Commissioners with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission wasted little time before agreeing to purchase their first piece of property utilizing funds from oil and gas leases on the state's wildlife management areas. [Comments?]
US Sportsmen's Alliance Fighting for Hunters Rights 10/16/08
The U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation has filed to represent sportsmen in yet another lawsuit brought by animal activists seeking to eliminate hunting, fishing and trapping wherever endangered or threatened species exist. [1 Comment]
Virginia DGIF Hunting Regulation Meetings 09/10/08
The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) Hunting and Trapping regulation review and amendment process for the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 Hunting and Trapping seasons commence in September 2008 with a series of regulatory issue meetings throughout the state to discuss hunting and trapping issues and solicit the views of the public. [Comments?]
Vermont FW Partners with Big Game Trophy Club 09/07/08
On Tuesday, August 19, 2008 Vermont Fish & Wildlife Commissioner Wayne Laroche and Vermont Big Game Trophy Club Chairman Brad Hanson signed a Cooperative Agreement in which the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department recognizes the VBGTC as the "official keepers of the trophy records for all Vermont big game." [Comments?]
Missouri Offers CONSEP Class for Hunters 09/03/08
"Pull!" called 12-year-old Jared Rackers, and a 4-inch clay disk rocketed out of a clump of trees. The youngster from Jefferson City tracked the orange target with his shotgun and pulled the trigger. His 20 gauge barked, but the target sailed on untouched. [Comments?]
Colorado Special Licenses Fund Many Wildlife Projects 08/29/08
The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) and eight non-profit wildlife conservation organizations have selected more than $480,000 in wildlife projects that will be funded this year with proceeds from the sale of special auction and raffle hunting licenses in Colorado. [Comments?]
Yukon Elk Management Plan in Motion 08/27/08
With steps in place to address winter ticks, the Yukon government will work with First Nations and stakeholders in the coming months to further pursue the objectives identified in the Elk Management Plan including a proposed limited harvest of elk in 2009. [Comments?]
Wyoming Has a Few Hunter Ed Classes Open 08/25/08
If you've got your sights set on hunting this fall and still need to complete your hunter education requirements, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department urges you to register for a class quickly. [Comments?]
Massachusetts Protected 6,197 Acres This Past Year 08/15/08
6,197 acres of key fish and wildlife habitat in 41 towns were protected in the past fiscal year (July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008) through the efforts of the Department of Fish and Game and MassWildlife. [Comments?]
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9 Pt. Indiana Archery Buck
On Wednesday 10/22/08 I was late getting into the woods at about 5:45 pm. I did not use a treestand. I found a couple nice rubs and decided to stand in front of a big oak tree that was on the edge of a hill. I decided to do the fawn bleet call as I had used that a couple days prior and called in several does and a button buck. It was windy so when the wind would stop I would get a chance to use the call.

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