A junior hunting license offers young people the opportunity to participate in numerous high quality “apprentice” hunting activities offered by DFW and nonprofit wildlife conservation groups. By increasing the age eligibility of a junior license, SB 865 would allow youth to take advantage of these exciting outdoor opportunities for two more years – significantly increasing the likelihood they will become lifelong participants in hunting activities.  In addition, by increasing the junior ...

Stemming from the appointment of three new commissioners in recent weeks, the Fish and Wildlife Commission voted on March 19 against the Washington spring black bear hunt in a 5-4 decision. The spring bear hunt became an early national flashpoint of anti-hunters opposing fair chase hunting opportunities across the West in 2021. Commissioner justifications for their votes indicate that opportunity and management principles are imperiled under the current commission leadership. The Washington ...

  Lynx are probably most well known for their quality fur, but they also make good table fare. Not many places allow lynx harvest, but if you happen to live in an area where you can (Alaska does ... always check the regs first, of course), I’d encourage you to keep the meat. It’s very mild flavor makes it suitable for many dishes: roasts, stews, sausages or, in this case, braised. This recipe allows works well with mountain lion and a variety of other wild game. I like braised meat because ...

UPDATE: Click here for a complete guide on how you can take action and protect the future of striped bass!    In early May the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) will convene for their spring meeting, at which time we’re expected to see their Atlantic Striped Bass Board finalize Amendment 7 to the Striped Bass Fishery Management Plan (FMP). This would conclude a regulatory process that’s been ongoing for almost two years and will set the trajectory of the fishery for decades ...

The Massachusetts State Leadership Team was disappointed to learn that S.507, An Act Addressing Noise Issues of Migratory GameHunters Near Coastal Dwellings, accompanied with S.508, An Act Establishing a Special Commission to Study the Noise Effects of Hunting Migratory Game Birds in Neighborhoods and Communities Within Established Coastal Zones, was referred to the Joint Committee on Rules. As was previously mentioned in the Massachusetts 2021 Legislative and Policy Roundup, the chapter was ...