The Bear Facts - 25 Things Every Black Bear Hunter Should Know Despite divided opinion about the political correctness of bear hunting, it is something every hunter
should try at least once. But a word of caution, if you want to make the most of your outings, there are
a few key things you should know. The more knowledgeable you are, the better your chances of tagging a trophy.
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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?]
Massachusetts Bear and Deer Apps Deadline 06/04/08
Deer and bear hunters, don't wait in line; apply on time! All deer hunters are reminded that in order to take antlerless deer during any deer hunting season, they must possess an antlerless deer permit. [Comments?]
Massachusetts Outdoorswoman Shooting Event 04/14/08
The Massachusetts Becoming an Outdoorswoman program invites adult women to sign up for a day of shooting sports on May 17th at the Harvard Sportsmens Club in central Massachusetts. [Comments?]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Confirm Gray Wolf Shot 03/19/08
A large canid shot in Shelburne last October was an eastern gray wolf, according to Special Agent in Charge Thomas J. Healy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Northeast Region. [1 Comment]
Massachusetts Reminds Hunters of Game Transport Rules 11/21/07
Massachusetts hunters who hunt cervids (deer, elk, and moose) in New York, or other states and Canadian provinces where chronic wasting disease (CWD) is found, are reminded that they can bring back ONLY deboned meat, cleaned skull caps, hides without the head, or a fixed taxidermy mount. [1 Comment]
Massachusetts Anterless Deer and Bear Permits Still Available 08/29/07
Antlerless deer permit notification cards were mailed to deer hunters in mid-August. All applicants selected for their Wildlife Management Zone (WMZ) of choice were notified of their permit with a brown postcard. [Comments?]
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Wyoming Archery Mule Deer Hunt My first morning out this year found myself on a vantage point I'd been to many times in the past, picking apart the sagebrush and rocks in an attempt to find the greatest western iconic trophy, the mule deer. It was not long before I started to find a few decent bucks that needed a closer evaluation.
