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Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge Begins Management Plan Revision

by Outdoor Hub May 22, 2012
Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge Begins Management Plan Revision

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is revising the 1994 Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) for Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge (NAR) to update and, where needed, revise future management direction for the Refuge. The plan revision process is a way for the Service and the public to review and re-evaluate management goals and objectives [...]

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Vietnamese Antelope Discovered 20 Years Ago Now Nearing Extinction

by Outdoor Hub Reporters May 20, 2012
Vietnamese Antelope, Discovered in the 90′s, is Nearing Extinction

The saola, which is a hybrid ox/antelope, was the only large mammal to be discovered in 50 years when it was first cataloged in 1992. Twenty years after being discovered, the saola is on the verge of being lost. The saola is often referred to as “the Asian Unicorn” due to its horns (though it has two) and extreme rarity. According [...]

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South Dakota Hunting Seasons Proposed

by Outdoor Hub May 15, 2012
South Dakota Hunting Seasons Proposed

The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission has proposed changes in several fall hunting seasons, including West River Deer, Black Hills Deer, Archery Deer, Archery Antelope, Youth Deer, Muzzleloader Deer, Fall Turkey and the August Management Take for Canada Geese. Changes proposed for the West River Deer Season include: Adjust the number of resident [...]

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New Mexico Game Commission to Meet Thursday in Gallup

by Outdoor Hub April 3, 2012

The New Mexico Game Commission will hear several proposals from the Department of Game and Fish involving wildlife management and conservation during its meeting Thursday, April 5, in Gallup. Thursday’s meeting will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Council Chamber of Gallup City Hall, 110 W. Aztec Ave., in Gallup. The full [...]

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South Sudan Takes Major Step to Safeguard its Spectacular Wildlife

by Outdoor Hub March 13, 2012
South Sudan Takes Major Step to Safeguard Its Spectacular Wildlife

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) joined officials from the Republic of South Sudan and U.S. Government on March 8th to inaugurate Boma National Park Headquarters in Jonglei State in South Sudan, home to some of the world’s most spectacular wildlife migrations and vast intact ecosystems. This critical infrastructure was built with funding from the U.S. [...]

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The Truth Behind African Antelope Permits

by Agnieszka Spieszny February 1, 2012
The Truth Behind African Antelope Permits in Texas

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published a new rule on January 5th, 2012 that eliminated a previous exception regarding permits to hunt three African antelope species on ranches or game operations. Since the information was published, many blogs, forums and other news sources have published false information regarding the ruling. Background In 2005 the [...]

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South Dakota Black Hills Deer, Firearms Antelope Harvest Reported

by Outdoor Hub January 20, 2012
South Dakota Black Hills Deer, Firearms Antelope Harvest Reported

Hunter surveys of the Black Hills Deer and Firearms Antelope hunting seasons indicate a decline in the number of hunters and harvest for both seasons in 2011. “The reduction in the number of deer and antelope taken during those two seasons is in line with our management goals for both,” said Corey Huxoll, a GFP [...]

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Regulatory Exclusion for Captive-Bred African Antelope Species Repealed

by Outdoor Hub January 4, 2012

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) today announced a final rule to eliminate a regulation that authorized certain otherwise prohibited activities under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) with U.S. captive-bred animals and sport-hunted trophies of three endangered African antelope species — the scimitar-horned oryx, addax and dama gazelle. The regulation being eliminated had excluded [...]

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Two Antelope Shot and Left to Rot in New Mexico, DGF Seeking Information

by Outdoor Hub December 20, 2011
Two Antelope Shot and Left to Rot in New Mexico

Estancia, NM – The Department of Game and Fish would like to make the holidays a lot less merry for whoever shot two pronghorn antelope and left them to rot in a field near Estancia. Conservation officer John Martsh said the antelope were killed sometime between 10 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Dect. 15, off [...]

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Nevada Conservation Projects Earn RMEF Grants

by Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation October 11, 2011

Missoula, Mont.–Restoring and protecting habitat for foraging elk and other wildlife headline a list of 2011 grants for Nevada from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. The RMEF grants total $42,700 and affect Carson City, Churchill, Douglas, Elko, Lyon, Nye, Washoe and White Pine counties. One project has statewide interest, affecting teachers and students across Nevada. [...]

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Firearms Antelope and West River Antlerless Deer Seasons Open this Weekend in South Dakota

by Outdoor Hub September 30, 2011

Pierre, S.D. – Big-game hunters in South Dakota will have an opportunity to pursue both antelope and deer in western South Dakota, beginning this Saturday. The Firearms Antelope Season will run from Oct. 1-16. In addition, individuals with an anterless license for the West River Deer Season can use that antlerless license to hunt in [...]

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An Engagement in Africa

by Whitetails Unlimited September 9, 2011
An Engagement in Africa

Greg got home from the banquet. “When I asked if he won anything, he said ‘Yea, a trip to Africa.’ That was a little different; usually when he comes back he has a framed print or a gun,” said his girlfriend Jo Ann. She was reading in bed and didn’t miss a beat: “I hope [...]

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Muskets and Blesbucks: History and Hunting in South Africa

by Larry D Hodge August 25, 2011
Muskets and Blesbucks: History and Hunting in South Africa

Taken by surprise by the three mountain reedbucks that burst from among the boulders and brush as we approached the koppie, I almost missed it. But for some reason I glanced downward, and there by my right boot toe was a dull metal object partially buried in the South African soil. As I bent to [...]

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Life in the Short Grass: Hunting the Karoo in South Africa

by Larry D Hodge August 22, 2011
Life in the Short Grass: Hunting South Africa’s Karoo

Death comes to the short-grass Karoo of South Africa just as it does to the long grass made famous by Capstick and others. That fact is poignantly clear to me as I sit on Anthony Gilfillan’s tombstone. The rugged terrain of the Karoo softens to my eyes as it falls away into a notch in [...]

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Bowtech Sweepstakes Satisfies Need for Speed

by Outdoor Hub August 5, 2011

EUGENE, Ore. – BowTech, the leader in archery innovation, has launched its “Need for Speed” sweepstakes, giving consumers the opportunity to win a BowTech Invasion CPX and a fall antelope hunt with Mike Stroff, host of the SAVAGE Outdoors television show. To enter, consumers simply need to go to www.BowTechArchery.com and complete the entry form by [...]

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Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission To Meet July 14

by Outdoor Hub June 28, 2011

Montana’s Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission will meet July 14 in Big Sky, at 1 Lone Mountain Trail, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies will meet in Big Sky July 15-20. The FWP Commissioners will make a number of final decisions, including acquisition of a fishing access site on [...]

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How To Age Game Shot in Cold Weather

by Pursue The Outdoors June 17, 2011

How long should you age your kill this winter? Read this guide and find out. Game carcasses under 100 pounds often chill rapidly if the temperature is below freezing at the time of slaughter. Muscle contraction or rigor mortis hardens the muscle to a greater extent than if the temperature is above freezing. Very rapid [...]

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How To Hunt Pronghorn Antelope

by Outdoor Hub June 2, 2011

Hunting pronghorn antelope is very popular among hunters and can also be a challenge. When hunting antelope where are a few tips that you can follow to make your experience even better. When possible use a decoy to get other pronghorn antelope to the same area. This is a good way for them to come [...]

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How To Stalk an Antelope

by Outdoor Hub June 2, 2011

When antelope hunting it is important to do every detail right. You always want to hide your approach and stay down wind. You want to stay out of sight as much as you can. Antelope are easy to stalk if you use hills to hide your approach. Using decoys for close archery shots works well [...]

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How To Bow Hunt for Antelope

by Outdoor Hub June 2, 2011

When hunting for antelope it is highly recommended to choose hunting in blinds by water holes, as this is the best opportunity you can expect. You can construct blinds close to the water holes using natural materials such as weeds. Be sure to make the blind large enough to enhance comfort as you will most [...]

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