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Famous for its untamed wilderness, Minnesota provides hunters with unparalleled opportunities and glorious landscapes. Controlled firearms and archery hunts are also conducted in closed zones, and many other special events are held annually ... more »
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With abundant acres of prime, state-controlled game hunting lands, Mississippi offers some of the South's best places to go on a hunt. It boasts one of the most thriving populations of white-tailed deer in the continental United States and ... more »
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The state Department of Conservation oversees hunting regulations and licensing in Missouri. People wanting to hunt in Missouri must review the state's Wildlife Code annually, since specific hunting regulations change from year to year, depending ... more »
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The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission regulates hunting in Montana and offers hunters breathtaking scenery and excellent hunting of big and small game, as well as a wide variety of furbearers and birds. The state also holds lottery draws ... more »
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If you want to hunt in Nebraska, there are certain safety precautions you must take. Safe hunting practices are the goal of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC). With safety courses in the use of firearms and bows, the NGPC is available ... more »
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New Mexico is one of many states that utilizes the draw to determine who gets to hunt. The purpose of the draw is partly to assure New Mexico residents at least 78 percent of the permits. The earlier you make application for a drawing number, the ... more »
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Outside of the glitz and glamour of New York City, the state of New York is actually one of the most popular places in the United States for hunters. The wetlands provide the perfect setting for wild fowl, and the deer find just the right habitat ... more »
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North Carolina offers a wide range of hunting options. The mountainous terrain and the heavily forested regions provide a habitat that supports deer and bear. Small game, wild fowl and other big game are abundant in beautiful North Carolina. The ... more »
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When you choose to hunt in North Dakota, you have one of the most diverse hunting grounds in the United States. You can take your pick of waterfowl such as ducks, swan, geese, coots and mergansers. You can also hunt small game such as dove, ... more »
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The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife is responsible for issuing licenses and maintaining the laws regarding hunting in Ohio. Whether your interest is deer, turkey, waterfowl or small game, you will find excellent hunting ... more »
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Oregon is divided into 4 major hunting regions--Northeast, High Desert, Southwest and Northwest. Each region has numerous wildlife areas and hatcheries. Hunting consists of big game, small game and trapping, upland game birds and waterfowl... more »
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The Pennsylvania Game Commission sets the standards and oversees the management of hunting practices in Pennsylvania. You will find an abundance of wild turkey, black bear, coyote, elk, whitetail deer, groundhog, pheasant and ruffed grouse ... more »
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Saskatchewan is one of Canada's 3 prairie provinces located just north of Montana and North Dakota. This choice location offers an abundance of hunting experiences for big game such as caribou, elk, black bear, moose and whitetail deer. Ducks, ... more »
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South Dakota has an abundance of both small and big game hunting. In addition to the natural habitat for hunting, the state offers private shooting preserves for game birds such as quail, pheasants, turkey and partridges. Game population is ... more »
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The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is aggressively involved in monitoring wildlife, as well as encouraging landowners to create wildlife habitats on their property. Thermal imaging is used to monitor wildlife such as deer during the night to ... more »
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Texas offers a wide range of hunting opportunities including alligator, dove, goose, pheasant, mule deer, pronghorn antelope and white-tailed deer. There are hundreds of locations across the state, in addition to the Texas Parks and Wildlife ... more »
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Enjoy the beauty of the state of Virginia and visit one of the 36 areas managed by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. With almost 200,000 acres of land available, there are plenty of locations for hunting big and small game... more »
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The State of Washington offers a wide variety of small and big game animals to challenge any level of hunting skills. Pheasant, dove, goose, turkey and duck are just a few of the small game birds in Washington. Big game animals to hunt include ... more »
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Wyoming covers a land area of almost 100,000 square miles. Its mountain ranges and vast rangelands make it a favorable habitat for a wide variety of big and small game. When you enlist the services of one of Wyoming's hunting outfitters, you can ... more »
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The Kodiak bear is one the greatest trophies for any hunter. The bear, thought to be the planet's largest omnivore, is a subspecies of the brown bear and can grow to sizes comparable to that of a polar bear. Hunting Kodiak bears takes skill, ... more »
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Full-grown moose weigh more than four or five deer, have excellent hearing and an even better sense of smell. You need a plan if you are going to successfully hunt them. Here are some tips... more »
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While hunting on public land can be a chore, not all hunters can afford private, guided trips through secluded lands. Public lands have the stigma of being overcrowded with hunters and under-crowded with game. In many cases, the stereotype is ... more »
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You can hunt partridges with a rifle, a good hunting dog and a friend. Partridge hunting will involve climbing up and down the hilly areas they inhabit, so be sure you are fit enough to hunt these birds... more »
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Whether hunting early, mid or late season pheasants, a hunter can expect to have a lively fight with all three. Pheasant hunting is an exciting field sport that tests a hunter's skills and patience. With the proper care and planning, hunting ... more »
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Pheasant seasons differ by states, so hunters should check with the state's natural resource agency to find out the game bird seasons and to obtain a license. Pheasant hunters are often active in habitat restoration and protection efforts and are ... more »