How Social Networks Work for Hunters
from NRA Hunters’ Rights
In recent months, the author of this article has joined a number of online social networks for hunters. He was not exactly sure what to expect, but almost immediately one very positive thing happened -- he made contact with a lot of interesting people who share his conviction that hunting is the center of all things that really matter. Arjun Reddy, founder of www.huntersnetworks.com, discusses with the author his experiences both hunting and launching this resource for hunters. More

Texas Lawmakers Increase Funds for OHV Facilities
from TexasHuntFish
More and better off-highway vehicle (OHV) facilities will surface around Texas after a bill passed during the 81st Texas Legislature this year will allow Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to use all of the funds generated from OHV decal sales. More

Firearms Industry Rejects National Park Service Classification of Traditional Ammunition
from National Shooting Sports Foundation
In response to an announcement regarding a National Parks Service program encouraging hunters to voluntarily switch to alternative ammunition, the National Shooting Sports Foundation rejected NPS's categorization of traditional ammunition as a health threat. NSSF is offering to work with the NPS to develop measures to educate hunters about steps they can take to prevent scavengers from ingesting lead fragments of spent traditional ammunition. The park service is proposing to ban, at a minimum, the use of lead bullets, shot and sinkers in the park system by NPS personnel. More

Dry Conditions Could Boost Dove Hunting Prospects
from San Saba News
Despite extended drought conditions across much of Texas, wildlife biologists with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department suggest there has been enough moisture to set the stage for good hunting this dove season. “Dry conditions don’t necessarily equate to bad dove hunting,” said Corey Mason, TPWD dove program leader. “I’ve been around the state the last month and have seen good production of native sunflower and numbers of doves along high lines and around water. I’m expecting a good dove season.” More

Big Time Texas Hunts
from MyHighPlains.com
Texas has a wide range of hunts throughout the state. And the Big Time Texas Hunts program is giving someone the opportunity to win a top guided hunt with food and lodging. Drawing entries cost $10 and you can enter anywhere hunting licenses are sold. The deadline to apply is October 15th. Winners will be announced in November. Here's a look at the packages you can win. More

Beating the Headwinds That Threaten International Hunting
from NRA Hunters’ Rights
International hunters put up with quite a bit just to participate in their sport. So, what could be so terrible that it would make them balk at hunting abroad? It’s the little things. The last in a pile of straws that break the proverbial camel’s back. The author of this article refers to a number of developments that have popped up over the last couple of years. At “The Hunting Report,” hundreds of reports are received from subscribers every year returning from hunts all over the world. And the problems that have come up recently are perhaps by themselves, small things. But all together at once, they threaten international hunting and thus the conservation programs that we hunters support from the Arctic to Zimbabwe. More

Tallahassee Attorney Uses Own Experiences to Open “Safari Law” Practice
from Tallahassee.com
After returning to the United States following a hunting trip in South Africa, attorney Ethan Way learned that his hunting buddy was having trouble getting his trophies back from Namibia, where they'd been on safari. The idea to include "safari law" among his office's practice areas was born. More