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On The Issues
Recent State Affairs Articles
Muzzleloader Antlerless Deer Permit App Available
Vermont’s muzzleloader season antlerless deer hunting permit applications are now available on Vermont Fish & Wildlife’s website. A quick-link to the information and online applications is on the home page. Applying online automatically enters you to win one of ten $50 Cabela’s gift cards.
Read MoreTIME TO GET THOSE QUOTA HUNT APPLICATIONS IN FOR 2016-2017 HUNTING SEASON
Beginning June 1, sportsmen and women can apply electronically for quota hunts including adult/child, deer, alligator, waterfowl, dove and many others, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division.  
Read MoreLDWF Accepting Applications for Waterfowl Group Hunts at White Lake Wetlands Conservation for 2016-17 Hunting Season
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will begin accepting applications Thursday (May 26) through June 20 for waterfowl group hunts for up to 12 hunters per group at White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area (WCA).
Read MoreBig Game Drawing Deadline Approaches
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is now accepting applications for the 2016 Big Game Drawing. Applications for elk, antelope, bighorn sheep, premium deer tags and fundraising drawing tags may be submitted anywhere California fishing or hunting licenses are sold. Applications must be submitted before midnight on June
Read MoreCDFW Accepting Applications for Pig and Deer Hunting in Western Merced County
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is now accepting applications for a limited number of deer and pig hunt access permits on opening weekend, Aug.13-14, 2016 in Zone A for the general season.
Read MoreCould Jaguar Habitat Affect AZ Outdoor Activities?
Recent jaguar sightings have prompted the AZ Game and Fish department to designate 760,000 acres in and around the Santa Rita mountains southeast of Tucson as critical jaguar habitat. The areas affected by the designation are popular deer and javelina hunting areas and hunters immediately voiced their concerns as to
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