America’s sportsmen and sportswomen generated nearly $1 billion in excise taxes last year that support state conservation programs. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt today announced the disbursement of these funds, generated through excise taxes on hunting, shooting and fishing […]
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In collaboration with 3P Risk Strategies, LLC (3P), Ducks Unlimited (DU) is proud to announce the launch of the “Sportsman Protection Plan.” This specialized suite of insurance and service products is now available. The plan was designed to help mitigate
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) have reaffirmed an existing relationship that promises to benefit hunters, anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts for generations to come. A recently signed agreement builds on past successes between
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Delta Waterfowl’s Working Wetlands — an innovative, incentive-based wetland conservation program with the potential to support the breeding efforts of 1.8 million ducks — opens enrollment this week as the Prairie Pothole Water Quality and Wildlife Program in North Dakota,
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The all new Ultimate Bird Vest from Dove Gear re-defines what a Texas dove hunting vest should be. Designed for warm weather action, the Ultimate Bird Vest features unique six-way adjustability to fit shooters of any size. The vest is
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The new 2020-2021 federal duck stamp is on sale. The stamps, which cost $25, are valid through June 30, 2021. Purchased by millions of waterfowl hunters, wildlife enthusiasts and stamp collectors every year,stamps purchases provide critical funding to purchase and
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July and August, in The Lone Star State, are definitely known for their sweltering temperatures that can push the mercury into triple digits. These days have often been referred to as the “Dog days of summer”. As a professional dog
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Well distributed and timely precipitation across much of Texas in the spring, along with positive long-term growth among the state’s white-tailed deer population, has set the stage for a favorable 2020-21 hunting season. Spring rains allowed many regions of the
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Would you like to support wild sheep conservation and get one of the best chances on the planet for drawing a coveted sheep permit? Then you need to join the Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) and their Less Than One Club.
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Obedient Duck Dogs As a professional trainer of duck dogs for over 25 years, I have been asked many questions about training. Many times clients want to know our training methods and the order of progression that we will be
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For the first time in its 20-year history, a lucky winner has a chance to claim not one, but two one-of-a-kind experiences through the same package as part of the Big Time Texas Hunts drawing. One fortunate outdoorsman or woman
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Duck Habitat Conditions Officials with Delta Waterfowl have released a video discussing in-depth aspects of duck habitat conditions in the vital prairie nesting region. l Last week we reported the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s spring survey indicates a
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Last year, as temperatures soared into the triple digits in Texas, 48 Texas State Parks handled 129 heat-related illnesses in humans and pets. Now that the summer has officially begun and temperatures are steadily climbing, the Texas Parks and Wildlife
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Ducks Unlimited released the latest film in its online series. In “The Sporting Chef,” Scott Leysath shares his love of wild game cooking and the sporting lifestyle. Leysath didn’t set out to be a wild game cooking authority. His path
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The Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) has announced a major advancement in the conservation and management of Central Asia’s wild sheep and goat populations under the Foundation’s Central Asia Conservation Initiative (CACI). The initiative includes the signing of Memorandums of Understanding
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Last week, the U.S. Senate passed historic legislation that will have long-term benefits for wildlife conservation, ducks and duck hunters. The Great American Outdoors Act (S. 3422) passed with overwhelming bipartisan support and includes two elements of special importance to
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AUSTIN — From June to August each year, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) staff place leg bands on thousands of mourning and white-winged doves to monitor the factors that influence dove populations. Information from hunter-reported bands, or “recoveries”, provide
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(Houston, TX- June 24, 2020) Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) and “Hunting Matters” welcome Chester Moore, an award-winning wildlife journalist, and conservationist and Editor-In-Chief of Texas Fish & Game. Moore will appear on the program 6-7 a.m. Saturday, June 27
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In the latest change driven by the current public health situation, the Texas Outdoor Annual Hunting, Fishing, and Boating Regulations will be going all-digital for the upcoming hunting and fishing license season, starting when licenses go on sale on Aug.
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IT WAS THE Archduke Ferdinand moment in the ongoing struggle for hunting and fishing access and opportunities. Just as the assassination of the Archduke was the first domino that fell in the game of death and chaos called World War
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