The Manchurian Forests of Texas Throughout the years axis, sika, and fallow deer, aoudad, and wild hogs had all been spotted on this ranch.
With no high fences to restrict movement, animals come and go as they please. Only sika deer have remained to establish a permanent presence. Originally spreading in range throughout Asia, from northern Siberia to southern Japan, the first introduced herds of sika deer adapted well to the varying Texas landscape.
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Thompson Center's Encore Pro Hunter Review If you follow the firearms market, then you're likely aware that Thompson Center Arms (TC) has earned a reputation for manufacturing high quality accurate guns. Perhaps best known for their black powder rifles, they also produce centerfire, rimfire and rifled shotgun barrels.
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Florida Quota Hunt Program Recommendations 11/20/08
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) staff will present draft recommendations for improving the Wildlife Management Area Quota Hunt Permit Program at the Commission's next meeting, Dec. 3 in Key West. [Comments?]
Small Game License Changes in Colorado 11/20/08
The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) would like to remind anglers and small game hunters that the license structure for fishing and small game hunting has changed. [Comments?]
Coal Pile Lake Area in Arkansas Closed to Hunting 11/20/08
In October 2008, the Echubby Lake Hunting Club deeded the Coal Pile Lake area to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The lake is located approximately 15 miles east of Dumas near the community of Pendleton on the Arkansas River. [Comments?]
Arizona Reviewing 2009 Elk and Antelope Regulations 11/20/08
The proposed recommendations for the 2009 pronghorn antelope and elk hunting regulations will soon be available for review on the department's Web site and at a series of open houses at the Arizona Game and Fish Department's regional offices. [Comments?]
TRCP Leads Protests Against Wyoming Energy Leases 11/19/08
As the Bureau of Land Management advances plans to lease important fish and wildlife habitat in Wyoming, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership and others have responded with protests amidst concerns that energy development as proposed could negatively affect sporting opportunities in areas that include Little Mountain, a popular outdoor destination. [Comments?]
"Black Guns" Becoming Hard to Find 11/19/08
Nervous consumers believe the incoming administration in Washington will quickly move to reinstate the "Assault Weapons Ban" that was allowed to sunset under the Bush administration. [3 Comments]
Yukon Invites Public Comment on Regulation Changes 11/19/08
The Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board (YFWMB) and Environment Yukon are inviting the public to review and comment on 14 proposed Wildlife Act regulation changes for the coming year. [Comments?]
Newfoundland Labrador Diseased Moose 11/19/08
The Provincial Government reassured hunters and the public that the ongoing investigation of reports of diseased moose on the Northern Peninsula has not uncovered any common illness or threat to public health. [Comments?]
11 Point Buck on 11th Birthday Ty Grogan of Pennsylvania was archery hunting with his Dad (Jason Grogan) in Allegheny County. Ty shot the 11 point buck from 28 yards away with his bow and arrow. It was only his second day hunting and on top of that it was his 11th birthday.
Memorize Rocks Memorize rocks. Yes. And stumps. If you hunt an area regularly, memorize the things that look like deer... stumps, rocks, etc. Then one time you will be hunting along, and... "hmmmm, I don't remember that rock" ... and you will look more closely, and, aha! ...it is actually a deer, hoping you would think it is a stump. Try it. It works!
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