Texas Study Examining Lead Issue in Dove Hunting
from the Houston Chronicle
Texas has taken the lead in trying to answer vexing questions with which wildlife managers have wrestled for more than three decades: how prevalent is ingestion of spent lead shot by doves, what health-related problems are associated with the hugely popular birds swallowing the toxic pellets and are there viable non-toxic alternatives to lead shot in dove hunting situations? More

Reporter Explains Upcoming Dove Hunters' Delight
from Caller.com
South Texas dove hunters will enjoy a 15-bird daily bag and a 70-day upcoming season. Opening day is scheduled for Sept. 18, earlier than previously allowed. This change came at the request of Texas Parks & Wildlife officials who listened to wingshooters tired of waiting as long as five days after Sept. 20 to begin hunting the state’s most popular game bird.More

Court Ruling Strikes a Blow to Antelope Conservation
from TexasHuntFish.com
As the result of an HSUS and Friends of Animals assault on a rule exempting captive U.S. members of three antelope species from Endangered Species Act prohibitions, those three species are now in jeopardy. While HSUS and Friends celebrate a success in court, the ramifications of their empty victory have undermined conservation efforts for these species in the United States. More

Hunting Dog Travel Tips
from Game & Fish Magazine
Each year, valuable hunting dogs are lost, injured or killed due to poor pre-trip planning. Here's how to avoid hunting trip disasters so you (and your dog) can enjoy a safe, productive hunting season. More

Inaugural Bear Season Sneaks Up
from Tulsa World
On July 7, the first-ever Oklahoma black bear hunting licenses will be available for purchase. Are you ready to drop a Franklin and give it a try? The cost of a license is just a hair over $100. More

Cool Clothing for the Hot Box
from Bowhunter
Sitting in a hide in Namibia, dressed in nothing but black silk skivvies, the author felt a little stupid. Baking under the African sun, without a breath of wind, the hide felt like a barbecue grill with the top down. Beads of sweat raced down his skin but not just because of the oppressive heat. A physical and mental standoff with a large Burchell's zebra stallion contributed to the rivulets. He wanted that stallion -- bad. More

Americans Flex Pistol-Packing Power
from the Globe Investor
A gun-buying boom in the United States, prompted by worries that the new administration might move to restrict firearms purchases, could be coming to an end. More

President Obama’s Appointment of Regulatory Czar Blocked
from the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance
U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., has temporarily blocked a key appointee for President Obama that would have extensive authority over federal regulations. Harvard law professor Cass Sunstein had been tabbed by President Obama to serve as the head of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA). However, the numerous ardent animal rights positions he has taken over the years has raised concerns about the nomination. More