Summary Introduction The legal use of straight-walled rifle cartridges for deer hunting varies by state. In the last decade, ten states have allowed for the use of straight-walled rifle cartridges during their firearm deer season, many of which were previously limited to shotguns or slug guns. In 2014, Michigan allowed the use of straight-walled …
Summary Introduction Just as they are in the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf), red snapper are an extremely popular sportfish in the South Atlantic. Unfortunately, the population has historically been subject to overfishing and is currently under a rebuilding plan. Despite the South Atlantic having the healthiest population of red snapper in recorded history, recreational …
Summary Introduction Muzzleloading firearms have long been permitted as a method of take among deer hunters in most states, with many states offering special seasons solely for the use of muzzleloaders. This historically significant method of take harkens back to the original firearms used in North America, and represent a safe, yet challenging opportunity …
Summary Introduction Turkey “fanning” and “reaping” each use a decoy specifically designed for the taking of a wild turkey. Reaping allows the hunter to stalk the bird using a decoy and draws out more stubborn mature male birds due to the appearance of another dominant male. Fanning, however, uses a fan just as cover …
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Summary Airbow and airgun legality for hunting use varies by state. Where some limit airgun use based on minimum calibers, velocities and ammunition grain weights based on the game species, other states do not mention airguns at all, leaving ambiguity in the minds of prospective users. As advances in technology continue, legislators are generally encouraged …
Summary Opportunities to expand angling access throughout the country have become increasingly limited in recent years due to increases in private ownership along waterways and attendant riparian rights limiting new access construction. State authorities often have the opportunity to expand fresh water angling access through the establishment of access points when state highway transportation departments …
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Summary Over the last decade, many states have expanded opportunities for archery hunters wishing to use crossbows. Incorporating crossbow hunting opportunities into game management may increase hunter recruitment and retention, and crossbows can be valuable tool for controlling game populations, particularly in suburban and urban areas. Introduction Over the past decade, many states have eliminated …
Summary Defined as the distance from an occupied dwelling, public road, or city limits that is required to legally discharge a bow or firearm, legal discharge distances vary tremendously from state to state. Often enacted due to unfounded safety concerns, arbitrary and unnecessarily large discharge distances pose negatively impact hunter access in suburban and exurban …
Summary Many sportsmen and women depend on federal lands managed by agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for access to activities like hunting, fishing and recreational shooting. As these agencies develop strategies to manage federal lands, it is critical for those who support these …
Summary In many areas of the country, state court rulings, as well as actions taken by local and state governments, have limited freshwater angling access. To prevent unnecessary closures that negatively affect freshwater angling, it is important that closures be based on scientific evidence. Introduction Recent developments regarding freshwater angling access have led to a …