The Scoring Game What is it about antler mass that gets hunters so worked up? I've gotta admit, I too fall victim to the bottom line score now and again. So prominent is the numbers game that it frequently defines our hunting success.
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Saskatchewan Antlerless Elk Hunts Available 08/27/08
Hunters wanting to hunt antlerless elk will get a chance to do so this fall. The Ministry of Environment is holding special management hunts in the Cypress Hills area. Antlerless elk are the young of the year and females. [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?]
Pennsylvania Bobcat App Deadline Approaching 08/22/08
Hunters and trappers seeking to participate in Pennsylvania's upcoming bobcat seasons have until Sept. 2, to submit an application via the Pennsylvania Game Commission's web site. [Comments?]
Kansas DWP Posts Resident Big Game Permit Results 08/15/08
Kansas residents who applied for Elk, Antelope, or Firearm Either-Species/Either-Sex Deer permits may now view the results at the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) website. [Comments?]
Arizona Super Raffle Makes Big Money For Conservation 08/13/08
The 2008 Arizona Big Game Super Raffle (AZBGSR) was held July 19 in Phoenix and nine lucky ticket holders walked away with a special big game tag and a chance at a hunt-of-a-lifetime. [Comments?]
Wyoming OTC Licenses on Sale Aug 15th 08/11/08
The supplemental drawing for limited quota elk, deer and antelope licenses has been completed and a number of licenses still remain in various hunt areas throughout the state. [Comments?]
Montana Offers Reward for Elk Poaching 08/04/08
On Nov. 23, 2007, someone shot a bull elk and left it to waste on the Jansen Block Management Area north of Billings. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks wardens believe others witnessed the crime, so the department is offering a reward of as much as $1,000 for information. [Comments?]
New Mexico Leftover Tags on Sale August 11th 08/04/08
Almost 1,500 New Mexico public-land deer permits and 54 elk licenses leftover from the 2008-2009 drawing will be available beginning at 10 a.m. Aug. 11 -- only on the Department of Game and Fish website. [Comments?]
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The Old Man and the Hound Jack drove his old jeep down the dirt road carefully. Since no one lived along this road anymore but old Tom, the highway department seldom serviced it. He guessed it didn't really matter much as old Tom didn't drive much anymore. Perhaps once a month when his retirement check came in. Then he would come into town driving that old rickety truck and cash his check, buy some groceries and collect his mail.
