Brett Sinclair's recent catch of a 575-pound tiger shark is impressive not merely because of the predator's sheer size, but because it was made on fishing line with a breaking strength of only 13 pounds ... aboard a boat that was not much longer than the fearsome beast.

In the 1500’s pure Eurasian wild hogs were introduced into the Southeast United States by the Spanish. In the 1900’s they were introduced into North Carolina and Texas specifically for hunting purposes. In addition, over time, some of these domesticated hogs and their descendants escaped their pens and became feral.

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Twelve people have been charged in U.S. District Court in Wichita with poaching deer in Kansas, the U.S. attorney's office said Thursday. The 12, at least eight of whom reside in Texas, were charged with committing the misdemeanor offenses in 2006, 2007 and 2008.

They are among 60 people who could be charged with breaking state and federal hunting laws while at Camp Lone Star in Comanche County.
Camp Lone Star owner James Butler Jr. and his
brother, guide Marlin Butler, were sentenced in June for their part in running operations at the camp.

Bear-Hunting.Org is getting ready to celebrate the first Nevada bear hunt in over 80 years. Hunters in the state of Nevada on August 20th 2011 will be able to get a chance to draw a tag and bag a black bear. This is an excellent way for Nevada’s Department of Wildlife to help control the ever growing black bear population in their state; while at the same time allows hunters to experience a recreation big game hunt.

Reasons of establish food plots usually involve supplementation of white-tailed deer during times when forage quantity and/or nutritive value is low. Cost-efficient and biologically effective supplementation can only be accomplished by understanding the seasonal nutritive requirements of white-tailed deer. A wildlife food plot could also be used as an attractant to enhance opportunities for survey, harvest, photography, or simple observation.

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Going after a dinosaur in the dark is no game for the faint of heart, but almost 300 intrepid hunters will head into the swamps and backwaters of Alabama this August to take on Alligator mississippiensis, the American alligator, a beast that scientists say has remained pretty much unchanged for millions of years, and which can reach lengths over 14 feet and weights of close to a half-ton.

If there is such a thing as a perfect night for alligator hunting, the first 10 hours of the 2011 season may have been just that.

Here, this nice Midwestern family thought they were about to have a calm day of uncle, father and son fishing. Instead, as they drove their motorboat down the Spoon River of Illinois they met a much more hysterical fate.

Don't worry about those fish, though. They're feisty Asian Carp, and at around 10 pounds each, these aggressive little fellas can hold their own. This particular type of carp is severely overpopulated and thought to be highly detrimental to the nearby environments they overtake.

The official opening date is Sept. 10th statewide and Georgia's white-tailed deer population is in good shape as reflected by a generous bag limit. Once again, hunters may take 12 per season, no more than two of which may be antlered.

Metro Parks will allow hunting by bow and arrow or crossbow in select areas by permit only this fall as part of its ongoing deer management program.

Bear hunters taking to the field this season will need to have their heads more closely examined, if they are successful in their hunt.

The California Department of Fish and Game biologists and wardens are requiring hunters to pull a tooth from the skull of every bear taken during the 2011 black bear hunting season, which begins July 9.

Veteran angler and writer Steve Carson, whose Irvine Lake fishing reports appear on Outposts, caught up with Mike Livingston, the angler who landed a 405.2-pound yellowfin tuna which will likely shatter the longstanding all-tackle world record for the species, as well as Vagabond Capt. Mike Lackey, aboard whose vessel Livingston was fishing. Both men shared details about catching fishing's "holy grail":

Marsh Harbour Abaco - Friends of the Environment hosted its second annual Lionfish Derby in Marsh Harbour, Abaco on Saturday May 28th. Lionfish have become a major threat to the marine resources in the Bahamas. Although this fish is here to stay, derbies such as this one are a way to help maintain local populations and generate awareness about this voracious predator.

Colorado is encouraging anglers young and old to take advantage of Colorado’s great fishing opportunities during Free Fishing Weekend, Saturday and Sunday. The first full weekend in June is set aside each year to promote sport fishing and no fishing license is required in Colorado during that weekend.

“Free fishing weekend is a great opportunity for people to try out fishing if they haven’t yet,” said Greg Gerlich, aquatic section manager for the Division of Wildlife. “It’s also a chance for those who used to fish Colorado’s outstanding waters to get back into the sport.”

While no fishing license is required during the first full weekend in June, all other regulations remain in effect. That means that limits on the number of fish that can be caught you can catch in a day, known as a “bag limit” and restrictions on bait in certain waters will still be enforced.

Outside of free fishing weekend, anglers between the ages of 16 and 64 must purchase a fishing license before casting a line. An annual resident fishing license costs $26, and an annual non-resident license costs $56. One-day or five-day fishing licenses are also available. Youths under age 16 are not required to have a license. The Division offers resident seniors, age 65 and older, an annual Colorado fishing license for $1.

Colorado has more than 2,000 lakes, ponds, and reservoirs that hold a variety of fish including trout, bass, walleye and catfish. There are also more than 10,000 miles of streams and rivers in Colorado, which offer outstanding trout fishing opportunities. Many of Colorado’s 42 state parks offer fishing opportunities and camping options for a great family outing.

Each year, the Division of Wildlife stocks more than 3 million catchable-sized trout; in addition to 14 million trout fingerlings. The Division also stocks more than 80 million warm-water fry and fingerlings around the state each year.

What is everyone out there starting to do to prepare for the 2011-2012 whitetail season?

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Billy Powell pleaded guilty on June 14, 2011, to the felony offense of smuggling at least 37 whitetail deer, over a 3 year time span, from Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio into Texas in violation of state and federal laws. Powell also admitted that he made a false statement and submitted a false document to a U.S. Fish and Wildlife special agent who was looking into the matter. Today, Powell was sentenced to serve 3 years probation with six months home confinement to be monitored with an electric anklet. Powell was also ordered to pay a $1 million fine, to be deposited into the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Lacy Act Reward Fund, as well as $500,000.00 in restitution to Texas Parks and Wildlife.

Well-nourished bucks begin sprouting new racks each April. Antlers can grow more than 1/2" per day.
-If temperatures drop to single digits farenheit, whitetail deer often move during the midday hours.
-The large ears of deer can rotate 180 degrees and pick up high-frequency sounds.
-The entire molting process for whitetails is gradual, taking several months to complete. From early spring to late summer, a deer's coat transforms from a ragged pelage to a solid deep auburn.
-When hunting in October, hunters will notice that the deer's coat has changed from red to grey. The change occurs quickly, often within one to two weeks.
-A whitetail's hair appears bluish-grey in winter. New hair that grew in during autumn provides whitetails with added insulation. The tips on these new hairs are dark, giving the winter hide its richer hue.
-Studies have shown that deer can smell human scent on underbrush for days after we leave the woods. Wary bucks react very negatively when they run across our scent, often becoming leery of the area for weeks afterwards.
-Bucks most often bed by laying on their right side and facing downwind, which allows them to use their eyes, ears and nose to detect danger approaching from any direction.
-Deer are quick and skillful swimmers, often taking to water when frightened. Deer can easily swim across lakes or rivers at over 10 miles per hour.
-When running, a deer takes a long stride, with its tracks spaced as much as 25 feet apart.

I have been seeing a lot of whitetail farming debates showing up in the outdoor news. I was hoping everyone would lend there opinion on it.

Dove season opens in September and it’s time to get ready. Camouflaged hunters will soon be positioned where doves pass from roost or resting trees to food and water. The biggest key has always been bringing a lot of shotgun shells for this hard-to-hit speedster. They generally dart, dive and dip about the time you pull the trigger. The key is being ready to shoot this difficult target.

When Per Johansson of Saro, south of Gothenburg, returned home from work on Tuesday it was dark outside and the rain was coming down hard. Suddenly Johansson heard a bellowing noise from the garden next door.

“I thought at first that someone was having a laugh. Then I went over to take a look and spotted an elk stuck in an apple tree with only one leg left on the ground,” Johansson told The Local.

A study will soon begin to see if Rocky Mountain elk will be reintroduced into Western Maryland, where they have not roamed since the 1700s

Elk rifle season begins with regulations focusing hunters on herds that don't face predators while protecting wapiti migrating from Yellowstone and the Teton Wilderness to avoid a future license lottery.

Hunting begins south of Jackson in the Fall Creek Herd for those who hold special licenses for cow and calf elk. Most other areas around the Jackson Hole valley open Sept. 26, when hunters will largely target branch-antlered elk in the Jackson Herd.

. Eastern: Eastern United States, including Illinois

2. Osceola: Florida

3. Merriam’s: Mountain states

4. Rio Grande: South-central United States, including Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas

5. Gould’s: Along the Arizona and New Mexico border with Mexico

Father's Day was special for a dad and son off Homer, Alaska. The dad got to watch as his son reeled in one of the heaviest Pacific halibut ever caught on rod and reel.

A sinew-stretching encounter with a powerful giant tuna 60 kilometres off the West Coast has got Stoke man Brent Connor into the record books and made him a fisherman of international stature.

Mr Connor, a 42-year-old road marking contractor, now officially holds the world record for a Pacific bluefin tuna caught on 60-kilogram (130-pound) line.

He has a certificate from the International Game Fish Association to prove it, his 281kg (619lb 7oz) catch has gone to the association's Florida museum and he's pictured in the latest issue of International Angler magazine.

It all happened on September 10 last year while Mr Connor and five of his mates were on a two-day trip out of Greymouth aboard Tony Roach's 15.4 metre charter boat Cova Rose.

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Four Tactics for Bowhunting Antelope
Earning a close-range shot at a swift-footed, sharp-eyed pronghorn with archery gear can prove one of bowhunting’s toughest assignments. Or it can prove relatively easy, though “easy” always comes with qualifiers. Stalking antelope in open country while toting archery gear can prove as frustrating as college calculus, including tedious belly crawls and plenty of long-range shooting. Set up on the right water during the

Legislators passed House Bill 277, “The Baiting Bill,” but they did little to silence the divide and emotional debate among hunters over the issue. HB 277 legalizes baiting for deer in the Southern Zone while keeping it illegal to hunt deer within 200 yards of bait in the Northern Zone.

Georgia's bow season began on September 10th and Peach State archers were greeted to relatively mild temperatures in the 50's, which is somewhat cool for early September in the deep South. While the pleasant cool temperatures helped, hunters also had to contend with a bright moon that was within a few days of being completely full.

The lessons 10-year-old Brad Clark learned while watching his grandfather hunt paid off Saturday when he shot a 23.1-pound turkey that made it into the record books.

After much debate it will be allowed.

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1. Remove Ammo
Make sure you unload your firearms before storing. Always keep a gun unloaded until you are ready to use it.

2. Store Securely
You want all guns and ammo in locked storage. Store your rifles, handguns and ammunition in a safe place. A good gun safe bolts to the floor for extra security.

3. Handle Keys or Combinations Carefully
If your safe has a combination, memorize it. If you have to write it down, put it in an extremely secure private place like a safety deposit box. If you have a key lock for your gun safe, keep it with you at all times.

4. Protect Your Children
As soon as your children are old enough to be aware of guns, explain to them that they should only be handled by an adult with knowledge and experience. Be sure they understand how dangerous guns can be in the wrong hands. As they grow older, remind them that your guns should only be handled when you are present.

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Two of the most influential forces in conservative lobbying are poised to go head to head this fall over an issue some Republican lawmakers dread might be one of the most difficult of the session.

The breeding phase for white-tailed deer is an annual occurrence referred to as the rut.
For deer hunters, the rut is the most exciting time of the year because during the rut, bucks throw caution to
the wind and move about during daylight hours in search of receptive does.
This time of year, the majority of every state’s annual harvest takes place, and it’s generally when the biggest bucks are shot.

Hunters will finally get answers to how the wolf season will play out when the Idaho Fish and Game Commission sets the season on gray wolves next week.

Summer is the time to step away from the TV and computer and enjoy what the outdoors has to offer.

This is what the Decatur Park District promotes with the Illinos Urban Fishing Program, a clinic held in Fairview Park throughout the summer for children wanting to learn how to fish. The clinic begins in the main pavilion, where the children are taught the basic techniques, safety and ethics of fishing. Then, the children put their lessons into practice at Dreamland Lake.

Independence Day is the national holiday of the United States of America commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

This weekend marks the 23rd Annual Kentucky Deer Classic in Muhlenberg County Kentucky.


Thousands of hunters and outdoor enthusiasts come from across the region to take part in a day of fun-filled outdoor sports activities, booths, and displays.

How badly do you want an Elk Hunting Permit?

Kentucky, like Tennessee, allows the use of one elk permit per year to be used for fundraising efforts for qualifying conservation organizations.

The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission on Friday unanimously approved a Dec. 17 to Jan. 15 hunting season for cranes, making Kentucky the first state east of the Mississippi River to do so. Thirteen western states allow hunting of sandhill cranes.

The hunting season also must be approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which is expected to consider the issue at a meeting later this month and make a final ruling in August.