July 18, 2024
“Back tag bill” signed as electronic or ‘other’ acceptable licenses are approved for New York hunters
New York hunters will soon be able to travel afield without a back tag or a physical hunting license, if they choose.
That’s thanks to legislation passed by both houses of the state legislature this year and signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul. Another bill of interest to hunters and shooters makes some amendments to the state’s General Business Law, regarding the dangers to safety and health and the creation of a public nuisance caused by the sale, manufacturing, distribution, importing, and marketing of firearms.
New York’s statewide fishing report on July 18, 2024
High temperatures impacting the bite across the state. Here’s a look at the New York fishing report on July 18, 2024.
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Iowa’s statewide fishing report on July 18, 2024
A look at the Iowa fishing report from across the state on July 18, 2024.
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Gear & Gadgets: Abu Garcia’s Max Pro Spinning Combo, plus much more
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The hunt for record-fish piques anglers’ interest in Minnesota after changes
Steve Renneberg, owner of Arrowhead Outdoors in Ely, Minn., thinks the recent influx of record-contesting catches of big fish in the Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness during the past few months is a simple snapshot in time.
“We’ve always seen a lot of big ones up here,” Renneberg said. “I think it’s just kind of the popularity of the catch-and-release record that’s going on right now.”
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MN Daily Update: Modify your approach when fishing for weed walleyes
Freshwater Fishing Hall of Famer Gary Roach modifies his live-bait rig when he’s fishing for
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Ben Moyer: Pennsylvania lags behind in debate over use of trail cameras
This frequently happens when I search the Pennsylvania House or Senate websites for specific information. I’ll encounter something else that’s unrelated, but interesting.
That’s how I learned about House Bill 59, which was introduced in the House and referred to the Game and Fisheries Committee. From what I can tell, HB 59 hasn’t progressed beyond committee, but its intent remains of interest, especially when considered along with developments in some other states. This bill would amend Title 34, the Game and Wildlife Code, to make it illegal to steal a hunter’s trail camera.
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Mike Schoonveld: Boating fatality numbers at all-time low
I am a frequent boater and have been most of my life. I don’t think of boating as a particularly unsafe activity (it’s not) but I also don’t think of it as more or less safe now than when I started boating decades ago.
Recent statistics released by the U.S. Coast Guard changed that mindset. According to the USCG, in the past 50 years or so boating safety has increased dramatically.
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Deerassic Park, and it’s impressive whitetail Hall of Fame, great place to visit for deer junkies
The off-season for a serious whitetail hunter can be a grim time of year. Long days and hot temperatures push the mind longingly back to crisp fall mornings and big bucks, despite deer season still being many weeks away. It’s a deer hunters version of the “summer blues,” if you will.
In an attempt to satisfy these longings, some revisit trail camera photos from years past and look to the season ahead, while others try filling their time with other season-appropriate activities. But if you’re in the area of Cambridge, Ohio, there’s a place where all blue whitetail junkies can get their fix.
