Wingshooting News
Delta Waterfowl Study Confirms Later Harvests
A Delta Waterfowl study has confirmed what veteran duck hunters have long suspected: harvests of many waterfowl are taking place significantly later in the year than in previous decades.
2012 US Olympic Shotgun Team Determined
Vincent Hancock, Frank Thompson and Corey Cogdell were named to the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team on Sunday.
Louisiana to Participate in National Dove Hunting Survey
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries urges hunters to participate in an upcoming survey that will ask dove hunters from across the U.S. to share their experiences and opinions about dove hunting.
Iowa Governor Rescinds Nontoxic-Shot Rule
Governor Terry Branstad, a member of the Governors Sportsmen's Caucus, has permanently rescinded a provision of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources dove season rule that prohibits the use of traditional ammunition. The executive order was a result of the Iowa senate's inaction on SJR 2001, a legislative resolution to rescind the ban.
Georgia Opens Shotgun Range at Wildlife Center
Trap and skeet enthusiasts have a new range to visit now that the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center (CEWC) Shotgun Range officially opened Wednesday, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division.
TRCP Donates to Wyoming's Sportsmen's Access Program
As part of its efforts to facilitate public opportunities for hunting and angling, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership presented the Wyoming Game & Fish Department a check for $10,000 at the Wyoming Game & Fish Commissioners Meeting last week.
Mississippi Begins Preparing Dove Fields
Spring turkey season is now a memory in Mississippi, so that means it's time for the MDWFP to begin preparing dove fields at Black Prairie WMA. While it may seem like a long time until early fall and the beginning of dove season, now is the time to begin planting sunflowers to prepare for the opening day of dove season.
Senate Agriculture Committee Approves Farm Bill
The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry today voted to approve the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012, a bipartisan Farm Bill authored by Committee Chairwoman Senator Debbie Stabenow and Ranking Member Senator Pat Roberts.
NSSF Seeks Support for Bills Friendly to Target Shooting
The Senate Environment and Public Works subcommittee will hold a hearing tomorrow, Tuesday, April 24, at 10:15 a.m., on several bills important to sportsmen and sprotswomen, including NSSF's priority this legislative session--S. 1249, the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act.
RGS Names New President & CEO
Dr. Gayen Byker, Chair of the Ruffed Grouse Society’s Board of Directors, announced today that John B. Eichinger has been selected as the Ruffed Grouse Society’s (RGS) new President and Chief Executive Officer.
