Duck Blind Licensing For Waterfront Property Owners Opens

Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Annapolis, MD --(AmmoLand.com)- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wildlife and Heritage Service announced that shoreline license applications are now being accepted from riparian (waterfront) property owners.

Anyone owning riparian property, or persons who have the permission of the riparian property owner, may license their shoreline for the purpose of establishing stationary blinds or blind sites for hunting waterfowl, or to prevent others from licensing the shoreline at a later date.

All applications and fees must be submitted by mail or in person and received by the close of business June 1, 2010. Riparian property owners may now license their shoreline for a period of one year ($20) or three years ($60). Landowners who miss the June 1 deadline may participate in the “open” licensing process that begins August 3.

Applications and information on laws related to shoreline licensing for riparian property owners are available at the DNR website www.dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/riparian.html or by calling the Wildlife and Heritage Service at 410-260-8540, toll free at 1-877-620-8DNR (8367).

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), which celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2009, is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages more than 467,000 acres of public lands and 17,000 miles of waterways, along with Maryland’s forests, fisheries, and wildlife for maximum environmental, economic and quality of life benefits. A national leader in land conservation, DNR-managed parks and natural, historic, and cultural resources attract 12 million visitors annually. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland’s effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state’s number one environmental priority. Learn more at www.dnr.maryland.gov

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Duck Blind Licensing For Waterfront Property Owners Opens

Pintail Ducks

Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

Maine - -(AmmoLand.com)- Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife conducted its annual mid-winter waterfowl survey early in January 2010 and recorded numbers identical to or lower than 10-year-average figures.

The mid-winter waterfowl survey is conducted at the same time each winter in every state in the Atlantic Flyway. MDIFW wildlife biologists Brad Allen and Kelsey Sullivan and U.S. Geological Survey biologist Dan McAuley flew with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service pilot John Bidwell for nearly 40 hours to conduct the low-level survey between January 4 and January 16.

This year, the team counted slightly more than 56,000 ducks and geese, a figure significantly lower than the latest 10-year average count of 69,000.

According to Brad Allen, leader of MDIFW’s bird group, this year’s count likely was low because of the relatively mild, ice-free coastal conditions encountered during the survey. In years when the survey is preceded by cold, harsh weather conditions, waterfowl become concentrated along the coast and are more likely to be counted. In years when the weather is mild, waterfowl are either along the coast or are dispersed in freshwater sites near the coast that remain ice free. These inland areas are not searched by the survey team.

Despite the mild conditions, a relatively good number of black ducks were recorded at 16,388 birds. This figure is nearly identical to the latest 10-year average for this species.

The most disappointing numbers recorded this year were for the sea ducks, according to Allen. Fewer than 1,000 scoters were encountered during the survey. Long-tailed duck numbers also were low at 1,253. Common eider numbers were the lowest ever recorded during mid-winter waterfowl survey flights. The survey team tallied fewer than 15,000 eiders, well below the latest 10-year average of 26,500 for this species.

Other numbers recorded for waterfowl in Maine in early January 2010 were as follows:

• Mallards: 2,778
• Scaup: 232
• Goldeneyes: 7,549
• Buffleheads: 6,561
• Mergansers: 2,613
• Ruddy ducks: 107
• Harlequin ducks: 24
• Canada geese: 3,286

While Maine’s numbers were relatively low this year, the overall status of winter populations cannot be determined until Maine’s data are pooled with the other state’s numbers from Maine to Florida. Collectively, these data provide a relative index to the abundance of all waterfowl species and their distribution within the flyway.

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Annual Mid-Winter Waterfowl Survey Completed

Arkansas Game & Fish Commission

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas –-(AmmoLand.com)- Rapidly changing weather conditions have been the rule this duck season, and the final days of the 2009-2010 season will be no exception.

After a season of heavy rainfall, up-and-down temperatures and other sundry weather changes, Arkansas waterfowl hunters will get a shot of winter weather and sub-freezing temperatures over the final days of the season.

Winter storm warnings went into effect Wednesday for the state’s four northwestern counties, and the rest of the northern half of the state was under a winter storm watch as of Wednesday morning. Forecasts call for rain changing to freezing rain, sleet and snow over the next 48 hours across wide swaths of the state. Even southern counties could be affected by a wintry mix of precipitation by Friday.

Nighttime temperatures for central Arkansas are forecast to drop into the low 20s on Friday and Saturday night, with daytime highs in the mid 30s to low 40s through the weekend.

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission biologists took to the skies last week for the 2009-2010 season’s final aerial waterfowl surveys, with observers counting an estimated 3.1 million ducks in the state’s Delta region. The Delta total included roughly 2 million mallards. In western Arkansas, AGFC observers counted roughly 36,000 ducks, including close to 20,000 mallards, in the southwest Arkansas survey region, and roughly 20,000 total ducks and more than 14,000 mallards in the northwest Arkansas survey area.

AGFC observers reported a general northward shift of waterfowl across the Delta region.

Maps showing relative duck densities around the Delta region point to three main “hot spots.” One area of higher concentrations is along the White River in an area that includes eastern White County, western Woodruff County and northern Prairie County. Another area of high density includes southeast Jefferson and western Arkansas counties, and the third high-density area includes southern portions of Lonoke and Prairie counties.

For a list of links, visit http://tiny.cc/duckhunting .

This waterfowl report provides capsule information from agency staff in all corners of Arkansas and is updated each Wednesday throughout waterfowl season.

Information on river levels can be found at: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/lmrfc/ or http://water.usgs.gov/realtime.html. Sunrise/sunset tables are available at: http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/RS_OneDay.html and in the Arkansas Waterfowl Regulations Guide.

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The mission of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is to wisely manage all the
fish and wildlife resources of Arkansas while providing maximum enjoyment for the people. Visit: www.agfc.state.ar.us

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Final Days Of Waterfowl Season To See Wintry Weather, Cold Temps

Final Approach Pack-N-Go S.U.B. Layout Blind

Final Approach

Overland Park, KS. — -(AmmoLand.com)-The new Pack-N-Go Sport Utility Blind from Final Approach is the perfect layout blind for hunters who don’t have a pickup, or are short on storage space. The S.U.B Blind has all of the great features of the Original S.U.B. but quickly and easily collapses and compresses into a package small enough to fit into the trunk of a compact car, while retaining its structural integrity.

The lightweight rust-free aluminum frame is rugged and built to stand up to years of hard use.

The blind comes with backpack straps and a built-in scabbard to make it easy to carry both the blind and your gun into the field in one trip.

The S.U.B Blind is covered in durable rot-resistant 600D poly fabric with a waterproof backing. It has the original Stubble Straps attached for adding local vegetation for extra concealment.

The S.U.B. Blind measures a roomy 36”W x 85”L x 18” H. It has a padded head rest and gun rest. The blind collapses flat to 18”W x 44”L.

For more information, visit www.fabrand.com or call consumer inquiries at 800-423-3537.

Bushnell Outdoor Products is a global manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer products based in Overland Park, Kansas. Bushnell Outdoor Products sells its products worldwide under the Bushnell®, Tasco®, Serengeti®, Bollé®, Uncle Mike’s Law Enforcement®, Stoney Point®, Hoppe’s®, Butler Creek®, Cébé ®, Uncle Mike’s®, Final Approach®, Simmons® and Millett® brand names. For information about any of these brands or products, please contact Bushnell Public Relations at (913) 752-6105.

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New Final Approach Pack-N-Go S.U.B. Layout Blind Is The Perfect Solution For Hunters

Final Approach New Duck Decoys For 2010

Final Approach

Overland Park, KS. — -(AmmoLand.com)-Final Approach is adding three new popular duck decoys to its line for 2010. New models available in the FA Gunners HD line include Green Winged Teal, Canvasback floaters and Field Mallard Shells.

All Final Approach duck decoys are designed by nationally acclaimed working decoy artist Mary Hanson. Marty’s designs feature flawless anatomy with rich intricate detail and feather texture that is unequaled in the industry. The decoys have custom quality paint schemes that are both highly visible and durable.

The Green winged Teal and Canvasback floaters are of one-piece design, including the head and keel. They each come in a 6-pack with three drakes and three hens.

The Field Mallard Shells are available in a 12-pack of upright decoys with 4 different head positions, or a 12-pack of feeder decoys with 5 different head positions. All the Field Mallard Shells come with motion stakes and feature the Dura-ConnectTM head attachment system.

For more information, visit www.fabrand.com or call consumer inquiries at 800-423-3537.

Bushnell Outdoor Products is a global manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer products based in Overland Park, Kansas. Bushnell Outdoor Products sells its products worldwide under the Bushnell®, Tasco®, Serengeti®, Bollé®, Uncle Mike’s Law Enforcement®, Stoney Point®, Hoppe’s®, Butler Creek®, Cébé ®, Uncle Mike’s®, Final Approach®, Simmons® and Millett® brand names. For information about any of these brands or products, please contact Bushnell Public Relations at (913) 752-6105.

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Final Approach Introduces Three New Duck Decoys For 2010

Final Approach Stubble Ropes

Final Approach

Overland Park, KS. — -(AmmoLand.com)- Good camouflage is essential when hunting wary waterfowl from a layout blind. Sometimes finding enough local vegetation to place on the blind can be a problem, along with the fact that it often falls apart and can only be used once.

The new Stubble Ropes from Final Approach provide hunters a durable, re-usable product that can help quickly add extra concealment to their layout blinds.

Stubble Ropes are constructed of Final Approach lightweight, durable Stubbleskinz™ material sewn into a strip along with some of their popular Whoopgrass. The Whoopgrass is made from natural fibers and is durable and rot resistant.

There are five Stubble Ropes per package; enough to cover one layout blind with space to add local stubble from the field you are hunting. The Stubble Ropes can be left on the blind throughout the season.

Final Approach Stubble Ropes come in three colors – Corn Prairie, Edge Brown and Snow.

For more information, visit www.fabrand.com or call consumer inquiries at 800-423-3537.

Bushnell Outdoor Products is a global manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer products based in Overland Park, Kansas. Bushnell Outdoor Products sells its products worldwide under the Bushnell®, Tasco®, Serengeti®, Bollé®, Uncle Mike’s Law Enforcement®, Stoney Point®, Hoppe’s®, Butler Creek®, Cébé ®, Uncle Mike’s®, Final Approach®, Simmons® and Millett® brand names. For information about any of these brands or products, please contact Bushnell Public Relations at (913) 752-6105.

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Final Approach Stubble Ropes Offer Quick And Easy Concealment For Layout Blinds

Argentina Duck Season Looking to Open Strong

www.SportingD.com

Argentina - -(AmmoLand.com)- Duck season in Chaco, Argentina will open in March and shooting on rice fields is now open all year with no limit.

The flooding is making this a very good season for ducks. They are already nesting in great numbers in the area.

Next week I will have an update on Corrientes province plans for the season.

About:
John Airala has guided in Argentina since 1987 and lived there since 1985 since age 20. Visit: www.SportingD.com to read more about our bird hunts.

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Argentine Duck Season Looking to Open Strong

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks

PRATT, KS —-(AmmoLand.com)- The hunting seasons may be winding down, but many waterfowl hunters are still enjoying late-season hunting. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) reminds hunters who did not purchase a Harvest Information Program (HIP) stamp during the fall of 2009 that certification is still required for all migratory bird hunting. Any hunter who is required to have a hunting license must also purchase a HIP stamp to hunt ducks, geese, mergansers, coots, doves, rails, woodcock, snipe, and sandhill cranes. HIP is an annual program in which hunters provide information that helps biologists manage North America’s migratory game bird populations.

HIP is based on a voluntary survey of selected migratory bird hunters in the United States. When HIP stamps are purchased, state wildlife agencies collect information from hunters, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) randomly selects a sample of those hunters and asks them to provide information on the kind and number of migratory birds they harvest during the hunting season. Those hunters’ reports are then used to develop reliable estimates of the total harvest of all migratory birds throughout the country. In this way, hunters serve as biologists’ eyes and ears in the field, helping to improve wildlife conservation efforts and protect the hunting heritage.

To comply with HIP, hunters must identify themselves as migratory bird hunters and provide name, address, and date of birth when they purchase licenses — something most hunters do already. They must do this in every state in which they hunt migratory birds. Hunters are also asked to voluntarily answer several questions about their hunting experience during the previous year’s season. Answers to these questions are not used to compile harvest estimates but help the USFWS select hunters to survey.

Kansas relies on hunting license vendors to collect this information when selling HIP stamps. Therefore, migratory bird hunters need to make sure that their vendors get them signed up for HIP when they purchase their licenses. When a hunter is properly signed up, KDWP provides proof of participation. Hunters must carry proof of their participation in HIP wherever they hunt migratory birds. Hunters who hunt migratory birds without proof of participation in the HIP program can be ticketed or fined.

A Kansas HIP stamp costs $2.50, to cover administrative costs. USFWS receives no income from this program. USFWS uses names and addresses provided by hunters for survey purposes only, and all contact information is destroyed immediately after processing each year.

A 2010 Kansas hunting license, in addition to state and federal waterfowl stamps and the HIP stamp, is required to hunt waterfowl in the remaining seasons this winter. Waterfowl and HIP stamps purchased for these seasons expire June 30, 2010. Remaining seasons include the following:

Ducks

• High Plains Zone (west of U.S. 283) — Jan. 23-31; and
• Late Zone — Jan. 23-31, 2010.

Geese

• Canada geese — Nov. 11-Feb. 14 (daily bag three);
• White-fronted geese — Feb. 6-14 (daily bag two);
• Light geese —Nov. 11-Feb. 14 (daily bag 20);
• Light Goose Conservation Order — Feb. 15-April 30 (no bag or possession limits).

Shooting hours for all species are one-half hour before sunrise to sunset. For complete hunting regulation information, consult the 2009 Kansas Hunting and Furharvesting Regulations Summary, available wherever licenses are sold or online at www.kdwp.state.ks.us.

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Migratory Bird Hunters Get Your HIP

Arkansas Game & Fish Commission

LITTLE ROCK, AR –-(AmmoLand.com)- Arkansas waterfowl hunters will face extreme hunting conditions over the next several days as some of the coldest air in a decade bears down on The Natural State.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for every county in the state through noon Thursday. During the overnight hours today and into Thursday morning, forecasters are calling for 1-2 inches of snow across the northern half of the state, while freezing rain, sleet and a dusting of snow are predicted for southern counties.

The wintry precipitation will be followed Thursday by an Arctic high pressure system that will bring the state some of the coldest temperatures since February 1996. Low temperatures are expected to be near zero degrees in northern Arkansas, and as low as single digits in southern parts of the state. Gusting winds will create dangerously cold wind chill factors, with temperatures feeling as low as 20 degrees below zero across the northern counties. Daytime high temperatures on Friday likely won’t climb out of the lower 20s. Temperatures for most areas of the state aren’t expected to climb above the freezing mark until Sunday or Monday.

Thursday’s plummeting temperatures follow a round of high pressure that moved across the state earlier in the week, sending temperatures into the teens across central and northern portions of the state.

Because of the extended period of extreme cold, most of the state’s shallow wetlands have been frozen and will remain frozen for several days.

“Hunters looking to brave the cold should probably look to rivers, streams, big lakes and other bodies of water that may remain open through this period of extreme weather,” said Luke Naylor, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission waterfowl program coordinator. “You probably won’t find a lot of ducks in the usual places like fields and shallow flooded timber.”

The AGFC urges hunters to exercise caution while hunting in this week’s extreme conditions, a period in which risks of frostbite and hypothermia will be increased.

AGFC biologists have been conducting aerial waterfowl surveys this week, and preliminary population estimates should be available in time for next week’s waterfowl report. Biologists also will fly surveys near the end of the month, in time for hunters to see estimated waterfowl numbers prior to the last week of duck season.

Maps showing mallard and overall duck densities have been created to show relative densities around the state. The maps are included among several Web links AGFC has created to assist hunters in tracking waterfowl movements throughout the flyway and within the state.

For a list of links, visit http://www.agfc.com/hunting/huntingseasons/waterfowl-migratory-birds/waterfowl-locations.aspx.

This waterfowl report provides capsule information from agency staff in all corners of Arkansas and is updated each Wednesday throughout waterfowl season.

Information on river levels can be found at: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/lmrfc/ or http://water.usgs.gov/realtime.html. Sunrise/sunset tables are available at: http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/RS_OneDay.html and in the Arkansas Waterfowl Regulations Guide.

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Extreme Cold In Store For Arkansas Hunters

Arkansas Game & Fish Commission

LITTLE ROCK, AR –-(AmmoLand.com)- Reports from around the state point to hit-or-miss duck hunting for many Arkansas waterfowlers. Good hunting reports have been matched by poor reports, with duck numbers and hunting success scattered.

Field reports indicate a movement of ducks into the state following last week’s frigid weather across the central and northern U.S., but ducks appear to be concentrated in a few areas and not widespread across much of the state. While most ducks have left the Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa and northern Missouri, there still appear to be many ducks in central Missouri and other mid-latitude states.

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission biologists are flying aerial waterfowl surveys this week, and current waterfowl population estimates for Arkansas should be available next week.

Weather conditions should be favorable for hunters over the next week, with high temperatures ranging from the lower 50s Thursday through the lower 40s over the weekend. Low temperatures are predicted to hover around the freezing mark or below it for the next several days.

To assist hunters in tracking ducks, AGFC has created several Web links with maps and information about recent waterfowl movements and aerial survey reports.

For a list of links, visit http://www.agfc.com/hunting/huntingseasons/waterfowl-migratory-birds/waterfowl-locations.aspx.

This waterfowl report provides capsule information from agency staff in all corners of Arkansas and is updated each Wednesday throughout waterfowl season.

Information on river levels can be found at: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/lmrfc/ or http://water.usgs.gov/realtime.html. Sunrise/sunset tables are available at: http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/RS_OneDay.html and in the Arkansas Waterfowl Regulations Guide.

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Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Weekly Waterfowl Report

Arkansas Game & Fish Commission

LITTLE ROCK, AR –-(AmmoLand.com)- Arkansas’s special youth waterfowl season will take place Saturday, Dec. 5 and Sunday, Dec. 6, and weather conditions are forecast to be much more like typical duck hunting weather than they were during the first segment of the regular season.

The special youth waterfowl season is open to youths 15 and younger. They may hunt ducks, in-season geese, coots and mergansers. Youths who have completed a hunter education course must be accompanied by a mentor who is 18 or older. Youths who haven’t completed hunter education must be accompanied by a mentor who is 21 or older. Mentors may not hunt ducks, coots or mergansers, but they may call waterfowl and hunt other in-season game. Shooting hours and bag limits are the same as regular duck season, except all-day youth hunting is allowed on AGFC wildlife management areas and shotshell restrictions on certain WMAs are not in force for the special youth season.

Youth hunters likely will find frigid conditions on opening morning of the special season. Temperatures are predicted to be in the mid- to upper-20s Saturday morning, with high temperatures climbing to around 50 degrees in most parts of the state.

The second segment of Arkansas’s regular duck season opens Dec. 10 and closes Dec. 23.

Recent rainfall has likely flooded some fields that had been drained by farmers in recent weeks. Because of record rainfall in October, many farmers allowed most water to run off in an attempt to salvage late crops. Many of the state’s river bottoms, as well as AGFC wildlife management areas, still are holding abundant water.

In the two weeks since AGFC biologists conducted the season’s first aerial waterfowl surveys, two strong cold fronts have pushed through the state, and several new concentrations of ducks have been reported.

To assist hunters in tracking ducks, AGFC has created several Web links with maps and information about recent waterfowl movements and aerial survey reports.

For a list of links, visit http://www.agfc.com/hunting/huntingseasons/waterfowl-migratory-birds/waterfowl-locations.aspx.

Information on river levels can be found at: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/lmrfc/ or http://water.usgs.gov/realtime.html. Sunrise/sunset tables are available at: http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/RS_OneDay.html and in the Arkansas Waterfowl Regulations Guide.

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Colder Weather On Tap For Youth Waterfowl Hunt

Youth Waterfowl Hunting

Arkansas Game & Fish Commission

ARKANSAS CITY, AR --(AmmoLand.com)-
Beginning Dec. 19, the Freddie Black Choctaw Island WMA and Deer Research Area West Unit will be open for permit youth waterfowl hunts each Saturday for the remainder of waterfowl season. There will be five online permits drawn for each Saturday the area is open to waterfowl hunting.

Only youths 15 and under may apply and a valid hunter education certificate is required. Each successful applicant may bring up to three additional youth hunters and must be accompanied by at least one supervising adult.

The deadline to apply for the December hunts has passed, but the application period for the Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 hunts is underway with a Dec. 26 deadline. The successful hunter will receive email notification and that email will serve as the successful applicant’s entry permit. A printed copy is required to enter any flooded or inundated area during the waterfowl season.

To apply for a youth permit, go to https://www.ark.org/agfc/waterfowl/index.php. Computer drawn permit holders should pick up an area map at the WMA headquarters that will denote duck hole locations along with directions to the individual duck holes. Signs will be in place to direct hunting parties to the appropriate duck hole. ATVs may be used for travel to duck holes and back from parking lot access only.

Waterfowl hunters may not enter inundated areas before 4 a.m. and must stop hunting by 12 noon and off the WMA by 1 p.m. No boat motors allowed. Airboats may not be operated on waters within the Freddie Black Choctaw Island WMA and Deer Research Area (both units, excluding the Mississippi River) during duck season.

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Youth Waterfowl Hunts Begin Dec. 19 on Arkansas WMA’s

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Remington Arms Company

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Arkansas Game & Fish Commission

LITTLE ROCK, AR –-(AmmoLand.com)- Biologists from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission are taking to the skies this week as part of their periodic aerial waterfowl surveys.

The AGFC is surveying Arkansas’s waterfowl habitats to size up the state’s waterfowl population for this weekend’s opening.

With all of the water in the state, duck concentrations are widely scattered.

Wetland conditions across the entire state are much better than last year. The heavy rains over the past few months kept many farmers out of the fields, AGFC waterfowl program coordinator Luke Naylor said. “Some farmers have allowed water to drain from fields and are trying to catch up on the soybean harvest, for others, crops are a lost cause. Many duck clubs have already captured water and many fields are ready for the season opener,” Naylor said.

Nearly all public areas in the state are at or above target flooding levels. As far as duck numbers are concerned, there are widely scattered reports of concentrations of ducks around the state, Naylor said. “Due to all of the water in the state, ducks have a lot of options to choose from, so we might see ducks in large concentrations in isolated areas,” he said. “They’re probably hoping from hot spot to hot spot,” he added.

Large concentrations of mallards are not being reported in the state at this time, but large numbers of mallards are being reported in South Dakota, Naylor said. “States to the north of Arkansas were flooded as part of the same weather systems that moved through here. There are still lots of flooded fields in other states that are holding ducks to the north of Arkansas,” he explained. Naylor said the additional duck habitat to the north of Arkansas may slow the migration into the state. “A minor migration may have occurred in the last few days, but there’s not a large migration entering the state as they take advantage of that habitat,” he said.

As soon as waterfowl survey results are collected, the information will be available at www.agfc.com.

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Waterfowl Habitat Best In Years

Ducks Unlimited Migration Map

Ducks Unlimited

MEMPHIS, Tenn –-(AmmoLand.com)- Ducks Unlimited members and waterfowl hunters throughout the U.S. are utilizing DU’s Migration Map in unprecedented numbers.

Surpassing more than 1.5 million page views within the site’s first two months is allowing waterfowl hunters to utilize the migration map to improve their success in the field.

“We have created the ‘ultimate waterfowl hunter’s resource’ with Opening Day-First Flight,” says Anthony Jones, director of internet services for DU.

“The migration map is only successful when hunters post detailed reports of the migration they are personally witnessing while they are in the field. Our numbers are showing that not only are visitors utilizing the map, but the feedback we are getting shows that hunters are using the site’s many aspects as tools within every flyway.”

Opening Day
First Flight offers constantly changing articles, video, gear features and several interactive maps for waterfowl hunters to utilize throughout the season. It offers everything from state agency sites to get licenses to detailed weather maps in conjunction with the Zip Code they plan to waterfowl hunt; it’s the most comprehensive waterfowl hunting site on the web.

“We have continually built interactive applications for the site and the Migration Map,” Jones says. “With the video contest, member photo application and the constantly updated content, it’s not surprising that we have been able to reach 1.5 million page views in the first two months.”

Opening Day-First Flight site and DU’s Migration Map went live Sept. 1, 2009, and will be live until Jan. 31, 2010. Understanding that waterfowl hunters are the foundation of wetland conservation in North America, DU has worked to help improve waterfowl populations since its inception in 1937. The Opening Day-First Flight site is a testament to the passion waterfowl hunters embody and their commitment to the resource. Visit openingday.ducks.org for the experience.

About:
Ducks Unlimited is the world’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to conserving North America’s continually disappearing waterfowl habitats. Established in 1937, Ducks Unlimited has conserved nearly 13 million acres thanks to contributions from more than a million supporters across the continent. Guided by science and dedicated to program efficiency, DU works toward the vision of wetlands sufficient to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow, and forever.

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DU Migration Map Tops More Than 1.5 Million Page Views

Ducks Unlimited

RICHMOND, Tx –-(AmmoLand.com)- Limited water resources in the Highland Lakes are driving the Lower Colorado River Authority to propose reductions in “interruptible” water, the lifeblood of rice farmers and other producers that rely on LCRA’s irrigation districts in Matagorda, Colorado and Wharton counties. Ducks Unlimited (DU) representatives expressed their concern over the proposed restrictions at a public meeting on October 20 in Matagorda.pintails depend on rice fields for winter foraging

“Ducks Unlimited is sensitive to the issue of water availability within the Colorado River watershed and realizes that there are many competing interests for water, but we urge the LCRA to recognize the importance of this water to agriculture and waterfowl conservation efforts on the Texas Coast,” Todd Merendino, manager of conservation programs, said.

Rice growers and other producers depending on that water for irrigation and waterfowl conservationists depending on it to provide crucial wintering habitat await the LCRA decision and the impacts it will have on families, economies, communities, and the wildlife that depend on LCRA’s irrigation system.

The Texas Gulf Coast provides critically important wetland habitat for millions of migrating and wintering waterfowl, waterbirds, and shorebirds, including resident species like the mottled duck, which is in a long-term decline due to loss of wetland habitat.

In 1991, with the assistance of private landowners, USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, DU launched the Texas Prairie Wetlands Project. TPWP is a cost-share program for private landowners to restore and enhance wetlands on their properties along the Texas Gulf Coast.

Collectively, TPWP has restored and enhanced over 43,000 acres of wetland habitat with over 14,000 acres in Colorado, Wharton and Matagorda counties. Approximately one third of these acres rely on canal water from the LCRA irrigation system.

“Without the availability of canal water, our conservation programs are severely hamstrung, and rice production, the breadbasket of food and habitat for waterfowl, is also lost,” Merendino said. “This loss of rice production will wipe out 20 years of conservation efforts by DU, private landowners, TPWD, USFWS, NRCS, and our many other partners.”

To date in the three counties, private landowners have invested $1.1 million in conservation projects, and DU and partners have invested another $2.7 million.

Current waterfowl habitat sustainability estimates provide an already gloomy picture for waterfowl, projecting a 150,000-acre deficit of habitat on the Texas mid-coast. Without rice production, approximately 50,000 additional acres will be lost, pushing the deficit to 200,000 acres.

“That is additional habitat loss for waterfowl and crop losses for rice producers that neither can afford,” Merendino said.

Ducks Unlimited is the world’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to conserving North America’s continually disappearing waterfowl habitats. Established in 1937, Ducks Unlimited has conserved nearly 13 million acres thanks to contributions from more than a million supporters across the continent. Guided by science and dedicated to program efficiency, DU works toward the vision of wetlands sufficient to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow, and forever.

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Water Restrictions Threaten Waterfowl

California Waterfowl

Anderson, CA –-(AmmoLand.com)- Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) and California Waterfowl today announced that SPI has signed an agreement with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) to place a conservation easement on 2,870 acres of wetlands, commonly called White Horse Flat Reservoir, in Sisikyou and Modoc Counties.

The agreement is intended to restore wetlands to improve wildlife habitat and provide other environmental benefits. Under the agreement, timber harvesting, grazing, and other land uses will be curtailed or limited during the 30-year life of the easement.

Sierra Pacific spokesman Mark Pawlicki said “The purpose of this easement is to restore, manage, maintain, and enhance the functional values of wetlands and other lands, and for the conservation of natural values.” He added that “this includes benefits for fish and wildlife and their habitat, water quality improvement, flood water retention, groundwater recharge, open space, aesthetic values, and environmental education.”

California Waterfowl Vice President of Conservation Programs Jake Messerli stated that the conservation easement will offer a significant enhancement to waterfowl habitat in California.

“This project will benefit spring and fall staging habitat for waterfowl and is an excellent demonstration of how cooperative efforts between private landowners, conservation organizations, and the government can benefit wildlife, water quality, and outdoor education,” noted Messerli.

The NRCS has prepared a conservation plan for restoration activities that will occur in the first two years of the agreement. The area, which is approximately

20 miles North of Fall River Mills, will be fenced to help manage grazing. “We are very pleased to be able to work cooperatively with SPI on this project” said NRCS spokesperson Jessica Groves. “We believe it is a key wetland area that will provide tremendous benefits to waterfowl and other wildlife for the next 30 years” Groves said.

Sierra Pacific Industries is a third-generation family-owned forest products company based in Anderson, California. The firm owns and manages nearly 1.9 million acres of timberland in California and Washington, and is the second largest lumber producer in the U.S. Sierra Pacific is committed to managing its lands in a responsible and sustainable manner to protect the environment while providing quality wood products for consumers. For more information, please visit www.spi-ind.com

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California Waterfowl is an award winning nonprofit, hunter-supported conservation organization with a mission to conserve the state’s waterfowl, wetlands, and hunting heritage. In the last 20 years, we’ve completed more than 700 individual projects to protect, restore, and enhance more than 360,000 acres, providing habitat for millions of birds and animals. Our Youth and Education Programs have reached more than 250,000 children and young adults to help to create a better understanding of biology, conservation, and outdoor heritage. All efforts are supported largely by donations and the work of over 1,500 dedicated and tireless volunteers.

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SPI and California Waterfowl Announce Wetland Conservation Easement Agreement with NRCS

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Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

LINCOLN, Neb. –-(AmmoLand.com)- Nebraska waterfowl hunters have another type of nontoxic shot available to them, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has approved, effective immediately, the use of tungsten-iron-polymer shot for hunting waterfowl and coots.

It is unlawful to use or possess shotgun shells loaded with or containing shot other than nontoxic shot while hunting, taking or attempting to take waterfowl in Nebraska.

Nontoxic shot is required for all shotgun hunting on federal waterfowl production areas and national wildlife refuges and, as posted, on some state wildlife management areas.

The following is a list of legal nontoxic shot:

• bismuth-tin
• steel
• iron-tungsten
• iron-tungsten-nickel
• tungsten-bronze
• tungsten-iron-copper-nickel
• tungsten-matrix
• tungsten-polymer
• tungsten-tin-iron
• tungsten-tin-bismuth
• tungsten-tin-iron-nickel,
• tungsten-iron-polymer

Research has shown that ingested spent lead, or toxic, shot caused significant numbers of migratory bird deaths. Lead shot was banned nationwide in 1991 for use in hunting waterfowl and coots.

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Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

LINCOLN, Neb. –-(AmmoLand.com)- Hunters in the area of Lake McConaughy had an excellent opening day of the duck season on Oct. 10, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

According to conservation officer reports, hunting pressure was heavy around McConaughy and nearby Clear Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and most checked hunters got their limit of birds.

Among the birds checked by officers in the Panhandle and western Sandhills were mallards, pintails, redheads, scaup, wood ducks, gadwall, blue-winged teal, green-winged teal, and shovelers.

Southwest duck hunters had decent success, especially at Sacramento-Wilcox WMA and along the Platte River from North Platte to Sarben. A variety of ducks were harvested, including teal, mallards, scaup, and wigeon.

In south-central Nebraska, the opener was productive in areas where hunters found water, which was difficult to come by.

Conservation officers reported checking one to four birds per hunter. Most of those birds were teal, but there were good numbers of gadwall, as well as some wood ducks, mallards and a ring-necked drake.

While the number of hunters in the region was down, prospects should improve as some basins will have water pumped into them and more birds arrive.

The success rate was good to excellent in the southeast, with many hunters taking their limit Saturday. Hunting pressure was lower Sunday and hunters had fair to good success.

Saunders and Lancaster counties were busy, with at least 20 vehicles parked at Jack Sinn Memorial WMA. Memphis WMA was among the other lakes that had good numbers of hunters. Most of the birds in the bag were teal, gadwall and wood ducks, with a few pintail and wigeon also bagged.

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Duck Hunters Successful on Opening Day

Arkansas Game & Fish Commission

Cache River, Arkansas --(AmmoLand.com)- Click here to go to the Cache River NWR web site. AUGUSTA – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced that the Cache River National Wildlife Refuge will be holding a special youth only waterfowl hunt and program. The refuge recently acquired 1,180 acres along Bayou DeView in Woodruff County and will designate this area as a Special Youth Only Waterfowl Hunt Area.

Arkansas Special Youth Waterfowl Hunts

Youth (ages 15 and younger) can apply for permits to occupy one of five designated blinds. The will be allowed to hunt waterfowl on drawn weekend dates during the regular duck season. A successfully drawn hunter will also be allowed to invite one youth (age 15 or younger) as a guest to participate in the hunt. At least one adult, not less than 21 years old, must supervise the youth hunters, but will not be allowed to hunt.

Volunteer mentors will be available (with advanced notice) to supervise any youths that may need assistance to participate in the hunt.

Cache River NWR to hold special youth waterfowl hunt Permits will be selected by random drawing. To apply, submit an index card or postcard with the full name (first, middle, last), mailing address and telephone number of the youth hunter. The drawing will take place on Monday, Nov. 2. The entry must be mailed early enough so that it is received before Nov. 2. Duplicate, unclear or incomplete entries will not be accepted. Send the cards to:

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Central Arkansas Refuges
26320 Hwy 33 South
Augusta, AR 72006

Drawn hunters will be placed in the first available weekend dates as drawn.

Persons selected will be notified by mail and provided a blind permit (no fee) with a full list of refuge regulations and a map identifying the blind/hunt area.

Blind permits are non-transferable and valid only for the youth whose name appears on the permit and their guest. For more information, go to: http://www.fws.gov/cacheriver/youthwaterfowl.html or call Karen Graves at (870) 347-2614 or email at: karen_graves@fws.gov.

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Cache River NWR To Hold Special Youth Waterfowl Hunt

Ohio Division of Wildlife

COLUMBUS, OH --(AmmoLand.com)- Ohio waterfowl hunters should have good opportunities to take some of the most popular species of waterfowl, based on the findings of biologists at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The spring pond index for the prairie pothole region of North America (Kansas to central Saskatchewan) and breeding duck surveys indicate an above average reproduction year for most duck species. Ponds are housing above average numbers and good production has been noted from most of the primary breeding range.

Closer to home, the Upper Great Lakes states showed above average conditions and good production of mallards this year. The Upper Great Lakes are the primary breeding range for mallards harvested in Ohio. Mallards are Ohio’s number one harvested duck and can be found throughout the state.

Wood ducks, the second most important duck to Ohio hunters and the state’s number one breeding duck, appear to have had a fair production year. Late summer dry conditions may concentrate birds, but a variety of hunting locations should be available for Ohio hunters.

Canada geese are the most harvested waterfowl in Ohio and can be found in good numbers everywhere. Locally raised giant Canada geese had the fourth highest population estimate this spring and all indications are there was fair to good production across Ohio. Migrant interior populations (Southern James Bay and Mississippi Valley) of Canada geese have also had good production. With proper weather, the hunting outlook is good to very good.

With good habitat conditions, Ohio hunters will enjoy a liberal 60-day hunting season once again this year. Pintail showed a large increase in population which will permit a full season. Scaup showed a slight increase in population which will allow a two-bird bag for the whole season. The canvasback population showed a large increase which will allow an open season in 2009.

The success of Ohio waterfowl hunters has more to do with weather conditions and choice of hunting location than available ducks. Hunters should be scouting their territories now and securing landowner permission where needed. State wildlife areas are in good condition with excellent fall food potential. Heavy rains early in the summer followed by an extended drought permitted considerable growth in moist-soil plants in many traditional wetlands. A flooding of those areas by early fall rains should provide additional waterfowl habitat. Hunters should not only check out their traditional spots, but also more marginal haunts for food production and water quantity.

Details of the waterfowl and all other hunting seasons can be found in the Ohio Hunting and Trapping Regulations and in Ohio Waterfowl Hunting Seasons. Hunters can also review seasons and regulations online at wildohio.com

Hunters are reminded that the 2009-2010 licenses will not be printed on weatherproof paper. Sportsmen and women should protect their licenses and permits from the elements by carrying them in a protective pouch or wallet.

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The Ohio Department of Natural Resources ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR web site at www.ohiodnr.com.

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State Wildlife Biologists Predict Good Waterfowl Hunting in Ohio

Arizona Game and Fish Department

PHOENIX, AZ —-(AmmoLand.com)- The overall outlook for small game this year is ‘good’ — not great and not bad – but good. And, that’s good, because in Arizona we are blessed with an incredible array of wildlife species to hunt in the fall. Even if one species isn’t flourishing, there are others that offer challenging pursuit.

Squirrel and rabbit hunting offer the brightest lights in the forecast, with Gambel’s quail coming up a little short this year. With that said, dedicated and resourceful quail hunters will still find some areas where populations are doing well by keying in on seasonal rainfall information and be able to have productive hunts. Scaled quail should be fair to average, which is enough to make the trip south worthwhile.

Mearns’ quail this year won’t measure up to the back-to-back “very good” seasons we had. However, the rolling grasslands and drainages in southern Arizona should still offer some decent hunting for one of the most unique quail species. One thing for certain, a trip down south offers a mixed bag of opportunities for dove, rabbit, and possibly another species of quail – maybe all three.

Another potentially bright light is waterfowl season, which starts Oct. 9 (mountain zone). Duck numbers are up in the Pacific Flyway, and Utah has reported a strong local population. If an early cold winter hits the northern states, Arizona could see plenty of migrating ducks in our waters.

As the season progresses, late season dove opens on Nov. 20 and it should not disappoint. As the desert begins to green up from the fall moisture, desert water tanks should become productive hunting spots.

For hunting tips, seasonal outlooks, hunting dates and more, visit the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Web site at www.azgfd.gov/hunting and choose “small game outlook.”

Happy hunting, and be safe.

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2009-10 Small Game Hunting Outlook

National Duck Stamp Collectors Society Stamp

National Duck Stamp Collectors Society

Harleysville, PA --(AmmoLand.com)-Just in time for duck season, the National Duck Stamp Collectors Society is pleased to announce the issuance of their first Society stamp. The NDSCS is the only stamp society devoted to duck and conservation issues.

The stamp features a canvasback drake and hen, painted by two-time federal duck stamp artist Robert Hautman. The painting is owned by Bob and Rita Dumaine of Houston, Texas, who, with the artist’s permission, donated the use to the Society for its initial stamp issue.

Stamps are issued in sheets of 12, with a $5 face value. Full sheets are available for $50 and a purchase of five sheets or more will receive a 30% discount. Shipping and handling is $2 per order or $5 for a sheet order. Postal insurance is optional and extra. Orders should be sent to: NDSCS Stamp, c/o Dr. Ira Cotton, 9939 Broadmoor Rd., Omaha, NE 68114-4926. Orders may also be placed via the Society web site — www.ndscs.org — using PayPal for payment.

The National Duck Stamp Collectors Society was formed in 1992, founded by Bob Dumaine. The purpose of the NDSCS is to promote and encourage the study of migratory bird hunting and conservation stamps. The Society has a web site filled with duck stamp information: www.ndscs.org.

Membership in the Society is available for $20 a year and includes a subscription to the Society’s award-winning newsletter, Duck Tracks. Dues are tax deductible. Join by using the on line application at www.ndscs.org or write for more information and a sample copy of the newsletter: NDSCS, P.O. Box 43, Harleysville, PA 19438.

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National Duck Stamp Collectors Society: The primary purpose of the National Duck Stamp Collectors Society (NDSCS) is to promote and encourage the collecting and study of migratory waterfowl hunting and conservation stamps. The NDSCS is the only stamp collecting society devoted exclusively to duck stamps

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National Duck Stamp Collectors Society Issues Duck Stamp

Benelli Duck Commander TV

ACCOKEEK, MD — Duck season is over, and the Duckmen are depressed, but the gang gets fired up when a special delivery arrives from Benelli.

Everyone becomes a director as Jep struggles to finish the Duckmen 13 – Fear the Beard DVD.

The whole town breaks out their finest Sunday camo, and a threat to Phil’s hunting property reignites a 25-year-old battle with the beavers. Duck season never ends for the Duckmen. Don’t miss the season finale of Benelli Presents Duck Commander.

Benelli Presents Duck Commander invites you to meet the Robertsons, the first family of duck hunting. For 30 years, Phil Robertson’s life has been dedicated to the relentless pursuit of ducks. He pioneered the modern duck call, broke new ground in hunting videos and redefined the hardcore duck hunter. Hidden away in the Louisiana backwater, the Duckmen have remained illusive and mysterious for three decades.

Now, for the first time on national television, see the men behind the legend. Benelli brings you into the blind, into their homes, and on the road with the Robertsons, as they hunt through the season, while staking their claim as the world’s greatest duck hunters. Get ready for an exclusive look into the business, the blinds, and the minds that comprise Duck Commander.

Benelli Presents Duck Commander episodes air on the Outdoor Channel on Saturdays at 9:30 am (EST), Sundays at 12:30 am (EST) and 8:30 am (EST), and Wednesdays at 12:00 pm (EST). Log on to www.benellitv.com for current schedules and show times.

Upcoming episodes:

• Episode 1 (Rerun): “Meet The Robertsons” – 30 years of secrecy end now. For the first time on national television Benelli invites you to meet the first family of duck hunting.
• Episode 2 (Rerun): “A Happening” – The Duckmen prepare for the opening day of duck season. Everything is lining up for the hunt of a lifetime as long as Si chooses the right spot.
• Episode 3 (Rerun): “Any Given Sunday” – Family members square off over a Jr. High football game. A fistful of ducks, a pigskin and Kays home cooking – who could ask for a better Thanksgiving?

For current schedules go to Benelli Presents Duck Commander show lineup at www.benellitv.com

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Join us on the Outdoor Channel for the seventh season of top-rated Benelli’s American Safari. Host Tom Knapp and his guests hunt birds and big game all over the world using a selection of Benelli firearms. Also appearing on the Outdoor Channel is Benelli’s newest TV show Benelli Presents Duck Commander, showcasing the “first family” of duck hunting and featuring the original “Duck Commander,” Phil Robertson. Benelli On Assignment returns to the Versus network for the third year with host, Joe Coogan traveling the globe with recognized writers and photographers, hunting large and small game, and putting the Benelli guns to the test for articles and photography appearing in top national publications. Benelli TV has the hunting shows to watch, featuring high adventure, exhilarating hunts and your favorite guns from the complete Benelli USA family of fine firearms.

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This Week on Benelli Presents Duck Commander – The Circle

Benelli Duck Commander TV

ACCOKEEK, MD —-(AmmoLand.com)- On this week’s Benelli Presents Duck Commander, it’s no secret that Phil and the Duckmen are huge supporters of the military, and Willie invites injured soldier, Bradley Gruetzner for the final day of the season.

Phil offers a crisp one hundred dollar bill to whoever kills their 1200th duck of the year, but collecting the reward may prove to be difficult.

Benelli Presents Duck Commander invites you to meet the Robertsons, the first family of duck hunting. For 30 years, Phil Robertson’s life has been dedicated to the relentless pursuit of ducks. He pioneered the modern duck call, broke new ground in hunting videos and redefined the hardcore duck hunter. Hidden away in the Louisiana backwater, the Duckmen have remained illusive and mysterious for three decades. Now, for the first time on national television, see the men behind the legend. Benelli brings you into the blind, into their homes, and on the road with the Robertsons, as they hunt through the season, while staking their claim as the world’s greatest duck hunters. Get ready for an exclusive look into the business, the blinds, and the minds that comprise Duck Commander.

Benelli Presents Duck Commander episodes air on the Outdoor Channel on Saturdays at 9:30 am (EST), Sundays at 12:30 am (EST) and 8:30 am (EST), and Wednesdays at 12:00 pm (EST). Log on to www.benellitv.com for current schedules and show times.

Upcoming episodes:

• Episode 12: “1200” – Willie invites injured soldier Bradley Gruetzner for the final day of the season. Phil offers a tempting reward for killing the 1200th duck of the year.
• Episode 1 (Rerun): “Meet The Robertsons” – 30 years of secrecy end now. For the first time on national television Benelli invites you to meet the first family of duck hunting.
• Episode 2 (Rerun): “A Happening” – The Duckmen prepare for the opening day of duck season. Everything is lining up for the hunt of a lifetime as long as Si chooses the right spot.

For current schedules go to Benelli Presents Duck Commander show lineup at www.benellitv.com

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Join us on the Outdoor Channel for the seventh season of top-rated Benelli’s American Safari. Host Tom Knapp and his guests hunt birds and big game all over the world using a selection of Benelli firearms. Also appearing on the Outdoor Channel is Benelli’s newest TV show Benelli Presents Duck Commander, showcasing the “first family” of duck hunting and featuring the original “Duck Commander,” Phil Robertson. Benelli On Assignment returns to the Versus network for the third year with host, Joe Coogan traveling the globe with recognized writers and photographers, hunting large and small game, and putting the Benelli guns to the test for articles and photography appearing in top national publications. Benelli TV has the hunting shows to watch, featuring high adventure, exhilarating hunts and your favorite guns from the complete Benelli USA family of fine firearms.

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This Week on Benelli Presents Duck Commander – 1200 Duck

Delta Waterfowl Mentored Hunting Program Takes Off

Deltawaterfowl.org

Bismarck, N.D.—-(AmmoLand.com)- The seeds of John Denker’s love of waterfowling were sown when he was a young boy working as his father’s field apprentice in and around his hometown of Quincy, Illinois.

“I was affectionately called the bag boy, the kid who picked up the birds, typically a mixed bag of ducks and geese, and hauled them back to the vehicles after the hunt,” said Denker, 28. “I loved to be outside and wouldn’t sleep the night before just knowing we were going. With my Dad, I got to be one of the guys, and those early days spurred my love of waterfowling that has only grown as I’ve gotten older.”

Denker, vice chairman of the Illinois Prairie Chapter of Delta Waterfowl, is following his father’s example by passing on his love of waterfowling and its many traditions. On October 23 and 24, the Illinois Prairie Chapter, in partnership with the Clinton Lake Waterfowl Association, is putting on its first mentored youth waterfowl hunt. The weekend event will have plenty of hands-on education (hunting tactics, conservation, safety, ethics and more) and a morning hunt, after which there will be bird-cleaning demonstrations and a cookout.

“I’m worried about the trend away from waterfowling and the outdoors in general with our kids,” said Denker. “As waterfowlers and conservationists, we have to give back—in fact, it’s our obligation—and that starts with the next generation. With our youth event, we’re trying to get kids off the couch and away from their video games and into the outdoors.”

The Illinois youth hunt is one of roughly 70 mentored hunts that Delta Waterfowl chapters and volunteers are putting on across the U.S. this hunting season. The goal is to use mentors to connect kids and adults to waterfowl hunting’s rich culture and heritage—a heritage that’s loosing more and more of its constituency every year. According to the 2006 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation, waterfowl hunter numbers from 2001 to 2006 dropped 27 percent.

“That big of drop in hunter numbers is a conservation crisis in the making,” says Delta Senior Vice President John Devney. “The goal of our mentored hunt program is to build a bigger constituency around the issues of affecting waterfowl and waterfowl hunting. If we don’t, our heritage will suffer, plain and simple. We have to have a voice to address the critical issues facing ducks.”

Some Delta youth events have already gotten underway across the U.S. Devney said he recently attended the Third Annual Utah Delta Waterfowl youth fair at the Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area, organized by the Great Basin Waterfowlers Chapter. He said 263 children 15 and younger participated in the educational and skills-training event, in preparation for the state’s youth waterfowl hunting day.

“It was one amazing experience to see that many kids in one place learning about waterfowl and waterfowl hunting,” he said, noting that more than 425 people, kids and adults, attended. “It was a tremendous, tremendous event.”

While youths are the long-term solution to hunter recruitment and retention, Delta Waterfowl is also reaching out to adults and families. Last year, for example, Delta’s West Dakota Waterfowlers Chapter (Minot, N.D.) and the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s Becoming an Outdoors Woman program sponsored the state’s first women’s mentored waterfowl hunt and workshop. Fifteen women attended. This year’s women’s-only workshop is slated for September 26 and 27 in Minot.

“It was one of the best experiences I’ve had as a waterfowl hunter and I didn’t even pull the trigger,” said Delta Regional Director Scott Terning of Bismarck, who served as a mentor for the hunt.

Terning said the two-day workshop included instruction on waterfowl identification, firearms safety and shooting, hunting tactics and ethics, and waterfowl conservation, among other topics. The morning hunt was followed by instruction on bird cleaning and preparation.

“We even went out scouting and explained where they can and cannot hunt,” Terning said, whose group of four women killed 13 drake mallards and three blue-winged teal. “A big part of waterfowl hunting is developing hunter-landowner relationships, and that’s something we believe was important to teach.”

Brook Johnson, a Minot State University student, attended last year’s women’s workshop and said it was a transformative experience. “It was an awesome, awesome time, and I recommend it to all women,” said Johnson, a Delta member. “You hear all this talk about preserving wetlands and grasslands and you really don’t understand why until you get out in the field and experience hunting firsthand. The women’s mentored hunt really put that into focus for me.”

Johnson said the workshop hooked her on waterfowl hunting.

“I’ve already been out for the early goose season and can’t wait until the duck opener,” she said. “I’m probably going to hunt more than my guy friends.”

To learn more about hunting participation and the issues affecting it, read Delta Waterfowl’s five-part magazine series called the Vanishing Hunter at www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/magazine/archive/vanishinghunter/part1.php

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Delta Waterfowl provides knowledge, leaders and science-based solutions that efficiently conserve waterfowl and secure the future for waterfowl hunting.

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Delta Waterfowl Mentored Hunting Program Takes Off

Final Approach Web Site

Final Approach

Overland Park, KS. —-(AmmoLand.com)- The Final Approach website has been completely redesigned with several new features for serious waterfowl hunters.

Fans and consumers of Final Approach products can now join the FA community and submit their waterfowl hunting stories and photos online. The best stories will be entered for a chance to win six Gunner Floating Mallard decoys.

The site contains a wealth of information with up-to-date reports on the current migration (in-season) and water levels throughout the country, along with diagrams for setting up decoy spreads. There are video “how to” hunting tips from the Final Approach Pro Staff and instructions on how to use the products.

Consumers will also be able to order Final Approach Products online and learn of new product introductions for the first time on the site.

For more information, visit www.fabrand.com or call consumer inquiries at 800-423-3537.

About:
Bushnell Outdoor Products is a global manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer products based in Overland Park, Kansas. Bushnell Outdoor Products sells its products worldwide under the Bushnell®, Tasco®, Serengeti®, Bollé®, Uncle Mike’s Law Enforcement®, Stoney Point®, Hoppe’s®, Butler Creek®, Kolpin®, Uncle Mike’s®, Final Approach®, Simmons® and Millett® brand names. For information about any of these brands or products, please contact Bushnell Public Relations at (913) 752-6105.

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Final Approach Launches New Duck Hunting Gear Website

The Benelli Duck Commander Crew

Benelli Duck Commander TV

ACCOKEEK, MD --(AmmoLand.com)- On this week’s Benelli Presents Duck Commander, the decoys are in shambles and Godwin is struggling to keep up as the season wears on.

Jase brings a new face to the blind that could mark the end for The Walrus. Willie strikes a deal for a new ride that Phil will definitely not be asking to borrow.

Benelli Presents Duck Commander invites you to meet the Robertsons, the first family of duck hunting. For 30 years, Phil Robertson’s life has been dedicated to the relentless pursuit of ducks. He pioneered the modern duck call, broke new ground in hunting videos and redefined the hardcore duck hunter.

Hidden away in the Louisiana backwater, the Duckmen have remained illusive and mysterious for three decades. Now, for the first time on national television, see the men behind the legend. Benelli brings you into the blind, into their homes, and on the road with the Robertsons, as they hunt through the season, while staking their claim as the world’s greatest duck hunters.

Get ready for an exclusive look into the business, the blinds, and the minds that comprise Duck Commander.

Benelli Presents Duck Commander episodes air on the Outdoor Channel on Saturdays at 9:30 am (EST), Sundays at 12:30 am (EST) and 8:30 am (EST), and Wednesdays at 12:00 pm (EST). Log on to www.benellitv.com for current schedules and show times.

Upcoming episodes:

• Episode 11: “A Walrus Never Says Die”- Jase brings a new face to the blind that could mark the end for “The Walrus
• Episode 12: “1200″ – Willie invites injured soldier Bradley Gruetzner for the final day of the season. Phil offers a tempting reward for killing the 1200th duck of the year.
• Episode 1 (Rerun): “Meet The Robertsons” – 30 years of secrecy end now. For the first time on national television Benelli invites you to meet the first family of duck hunting.

For information on all Benelli TV shows log on to www.benellitv.com

About:
Join us on the Outdoor Channel for the seventh season of top-rated Benelli’s American Safari. Host Tom Knapp and his guests hunt birds and big game all over the world using a selection of Benelli firearms. Also appearing on the Outdoor Channel is Benelli’s newest TV show Benelli Presents Duck Commander, showcasing the “first family” of duck hunting and featuring the original “Duck Commander,” Phil Robertson. Benelli On Assignment returns to the Versus network for the third year with host, Joe Coogan traveling the globe with recognized writers and photographers, hunting large and small game, and putting the Benelli guns to the test for articles and photography appearing in top national publications. Benelli TV has the hunting shows to watch, featuring high adventure, exhilarating hunts and your favorite guns from the complete Benelli USA family of fine firearms.

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This Week on Benelli Presents Duck Commander – A Walrus Never Says Die

Weatherby SA-08 Synthetic Semi-Auto Shotguns

Weatherby.com

Paso Robles, CA - -(AmmoLand.com)- As a member of Weatherby Nation you can appreciate a great value. And, with waterfowl season just around the corner, there’s no better semi-automatic shotgun value than the Weatherby SA-08.

With prices starting at just $449, it’s the perfect choice to carry to the blind or field this season. Built for year after year of dependable semi-auto performance. Visit us on the Web to watch range testing and check out all the features of this reliable autoloader.

To provide year after year of dependable use in every conceivable condition, the SA-08 has undergone a torturous testing program, including more than 6,000 rounds in the lab, and standard destructive testing procedures.

From dove hunting in Argentina, to waterfowl in the Pacific Flyway, to pheasants in the Midwest, the SA-08 passes every “high volume shooting” test with flying colors.

• Lightweight and durable injection-molded synthetic stock
• All metalwork is matte black to reduce glare
• Vented top rib dissipates heat and aids in target acquisition
• Features unique dual valve system for the widest range of load versatility
• Available in 12 and 20 gauge

And, don’t forget to register to win one of (20) SA-08 shotguns. Our SA-08 Sweepstakes ends on January 15, 2010 so don’t miss your chance to win!

About:
Founded in 1945, Weatherby, Inc.’s 2009 line features the popular Vanguard® and legendary Mark V® rifles, over/under and side-by-side shotguns in the classic Athena® and Orion® lines, semi-auto and pump shotguns, premium ammunition and security/shooting accessories. The company is based in Paso Robles and invites all hunters and shooters to visit and join its online community at www.weatherbynation.com

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Weatherby SA-08 Shotgun Great Value in a Waterfowl Gun

California Waterfowl

California --(AmmoLand.com)- California Waterfowl, an enthusiastic new partner of National Hunting and Fishing Day, has two camps designed to celebrate the occasion and get women and youth out hunting. Joining Congress, as well as other state, federal and non-profit organizations, California Waterfowl recognizes the important leadership roles of hunters and anglers in fish and wildlife conservation on this day and all year long.

In addition to celebrating outdoor heritage on National Hunting and Fishing Day, California Waterfowl has a wide variety of low-cost camps and clinics throughout the year that offer adventure, a chance to learn new skills, and an opportunity to put delicious local food on the table.

“California Waterfowl is excited to partner with organizations in California and across the nation to promote the hunting traditions and conservation ethic,” explained Dr. Robert McLandress, President of California Waterfowl. “Supporting the hunter and our hunting heritage benefits wildlife and their habitats across the nation and is a key part of our mission.”

Denise Wagner, National Hunting and Fishing Day coordinator, said, “With California Waterfowl’s support of NHF Day and what it represents, we’re reaching even more people with our message that healthy fish, wildlife and habitat depend on leadership and stewardship from hunters and anglers.”

Through licenses, permits and special taxes on hunting and fishing equipment, hunters and anglers generate $100,000 every 30 minutes — totaling more than $1.75 billion per year — for conservation.

Wagner added, “National Hunting and Fishing Day is a great time to introduce newcomers to the outdoors, too.”

On National Hunting and Fishing Day, September 26, 2009, California Waterfowl is holding two events to celebrate the conservation accomplishments of outdoorsmen and women: a Youth Waterfowl Hunters Camp and a Women’s Pheasant Hunt Weekend. Both are designed to assist participants in completing their hunter education class and receive the training needed to be a safe and responsible hunter.

California Waterfowl Women’s Pheasant Hunt Weekend
Date: September 26-27, 2009
Location: Birds Landing Hunting Preserve, Birds Landing, CA
Cost is $150.00 per person

This is unique opportunity for first-time hunters to give it hunting a try for a minimal investment. California Waterfowl is offering its first ever camp for the aspiring huntress to complete the required hunter education class, learn about gun safety and hunter etiquette, then venture out on a pheasant hunt with an experienced guide and a dog. Cost is only $150 and includes a hunting license, upland game stamp, firearms instruction, and lunch both days.

California Waterfowl Youth Hunters Camps
Dates: Two weekends to choose from, September. 26 – 27 or October. 3 – 4, 2009
Location: Grizzly Island Ranch, Suisun, CA
Cost is $100 per person

Youth hunters (age 10-15) will get prepared for the 2009-10 hunting seasons by participating in the California Waterfowl Hunters Camps. Hunter Education, shotgun practice at a trap (skeet?) range, and archery shooting will certify and prepare youth hunters to head afield this fall. Cost is only $100, which includes all meals, overnight lodging, targets, ammunition, firearms and expert instruction.

For more information on these other chances to get outdoors for adventure all year with California Waterfowl, visit www.calwaterfowl.org.

National Hunting and Fishing Day was established by Congress to recognize hunters and anglers for their leadership in fish and wildlife conservation. Since launching in 1971, the day has been formally proclaimed by every U.S. President and countless governors and mayors. Visit www.nhfd.org.

About:
California Waterfowl is an award winning nonprofit, hunter-supported conservation organization with a mission to conserve the state’s waterfowl, wetlands, and hunting heritage. In the last 20 years we’ve restored, protected or enhanced more than 360,000 acres, providing habitat for millions of birds and animals, and introduced more than 250,000 children to the wonders of the great outdoors. Visit us online at www.calwaterfowl.org.

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Hunt with California Waterfowl on National Hunting and Fishing Day

2009-2010 Federal Duck Stamp

Arkansas Game & Fish Commission

LITTLE ROCK, AR –-(AmmoLand.com)- In an effort to make federal duck stamp purchasing more convenient, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is beginning the third and final year of a pilot program to test electronic federal waterfowl stamps.

The AGFC, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is testing the pilot program to make it simpler for hunters, birdwatchers and stamp collectors to buy Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamps, commonly known as duck stamps.

The pilot program allows the AGFC along with fish and wildlife agencies in the states of Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Texas and Wisconsin, to sell stamps electronically through their individual automated licensing systems providing proof of purchase. In Arkansas, the program has been very successful. In its first year, Arkansas sold almost 10,000 of the stamps. That number jumped to almost 50,000 electronic federal stamps in 2008 and the number is expected to go even higher this year.

This proof of purchase – a unique code given to the purchaser instantly, will be accepted as evidence of the federal duck stamp purchase for 45 days. This will give the purchaser – time enough for the physical stamp to arrive in the mail. Duck Stamp purchasers will now be able to buy an electronic duck stamp from Arkansas and the other eight states’ retail licensing locations or by telephone or by their website.

Every waterfowl hunter over the age of 16 is required to buy a federal duck stamp in order to hunt waterfowl. In addition, federal duck stamps provide free entry into any national wildlife refuge in the country that charges an entrance fee. The electronic duck stamps are $2 higher in cost than the over-the-counter version.

The electronic proof of purchase will fulfill the requirement for waterfowl hunters to possess the stamp nationwide and allow visitors to National Wildlife Refuges gain free access. After the 45 days, the proof of purchase will expire and the purchasers must possess the paper stamp to receive its full benefit.

The federal duck stamp is currently available at many major sporting good stores selling hunting and fishing licenses, select post offices and online through the U.S. Postal Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s duck stamp fulfillment center.

The Electronic Duck Stamp Act of 2005 directed the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with state management agencies, to conduct a three-year pilot program under which up to 15 states could issue electronic migratory bird hunting and conservation stamps. The pilot program will allow the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to evaluate the program and make adjustments or assess other distribution options to better serve stamp buyers.

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Arkansas Test Of Electronic Federal Duck Stamp

BOA host, Joe Coogan and outdoor writer, Greg Rodriquez are joined by Stoeger’s, Keith Heinlein and Treasure Coast Hunt Club owner, Bill Jacobs for quail action in Florida.

Benelli On Assignment

ACCOKEEK, MD —-(AmmoLand.com)- This week BOA host Joe Coogan and Stoeger product manager, Keith Heinlein join outdoor writer, Greg Rodriguez and freelance photographer Lance Bertolino to challenge fast-flushing, quick-flying bobwhite quail with sub-gauge guns, including Stoeger’s Condor and Uplander in .410 and 28-gauge, as well as Franchi’s Renaissance and 48AL, both in 28-gauge. Hunting the prime quail habitat of the Treasure Coast Hunt Club, near Palm City, Florida with expert dog man, Bill Jacobs, this is the perfect place for trying different styles and sizes of shotguns. Greg Rodriquez’s article will appear in the November 2009 issue of Shooting Times.

Coogan then heads to his own backyard in Maryland to hunt sea ducks with friend and former National Geographic staff writer, Doug Lee and waterfowl photographer, Scott Moody on the historic Potomac River. Scaup, scoters, long-tail ducks and buffleheads are the order of the day for Mid River Guide Service guide, Capt. Bob Wetherald, who specializes in big-water rigs for divers. This hunt puts the Benelli 3 ½-inchers, Super Black Eagle II and Super Nova pump gun, to the test. Look for Lee’s article and Moody’s excellent photos in the September/October 2009 issue of Shooting Sportsman Magazine.

Watch BOA each week on VERSUS, every Friday at 5:00 pm and Sunday at 8:30 am. Below are the dates and times of upcoming BOA TV shows.

Upcoming Episodes
Date  Time  Episode

• Sept. 11 5:00 pm Florida Quail/Potomac Ducks
• Sept. 13 8:30 am Florida Quail/Potomac Ducks
• Sept. 18 5:00 pm New Mexico Pronghorn
• Sept. 20 8:30 am New Mexico Pronghorn
• Sept. 25 5:00 pm Florida Turkey #1
• Sept. 27 8:30 am Florida Turkey #1
• Oct. 2 5:00 pm Florida Turkey #2
• Oct. 4 8:30 am Florida Turkey #2

For more information on Benelli TV shows log on to www.benellitv.com

About:
Join us on the Outdoor Channel for the seventh season of top-rated Benelli’s American Safari. Host Tom Knapp and his guests hunt birds and big game all over the world using a selection of Benelli firearms. Also appearing on the Outdoor Channel is Benelli’s newest TV show Benelli Presents Duck Commander, showcasing the “first family” of duck hunting and featuring the original “Duck Commander,” Phil Robertson. Benelli On Assignment returns to the Versus network for the third year with host, Joe Coogan traveling the globe with recognized writers and photographers, hunting large and small game, and putting the Benelli guns to the test for articles and photography appearing in top national publications. Benelli TV has the hunting shows to watch, featuring high adventure, exhilarating hunts and your favorite guns from the complete Benelli USA family of fine firearms.

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This Week’s Benelli On Assignment – FL Quail & DC Ducks

Wisconsin DNR

MADISON WI --(AmmoLand.com)- Regular season Canada goose hunting in the Horicon and Collins zones will begin on Sept. 16. Similar to last year, the 2009 regular season in the Exterior zone will not open until Saturday, Sept. 19, which also marks the start of the two-day Youth Waterfowl hunt.

Goose Hunting
The Exterior zone hunt runs from Sept. 19 through Dec. 12 in the north; Sept. 19 through Oct. 11 and Oct. 17 through Dec. 17 in the south; the Mississippi River subzone runs Oct. 3 through Oct. 11 and Oct. 17 through Dec. 31.

This is the third year of a five-year trial period in which the Exterior Canada goose zone will have a stable season length of 85 days and a two bird daily bag limit. Hunters are reminded that the early goose season ends Sept. 15, so there is no goose hunting from Sept. 16 through 18 in the Exterior zone.

The Horicon zone Canada goose season for 2009 will again have two time periods, which also provides more hunting days; Horicon 1 (H1) runs from Sept. 16 through Nov. 1 and Horicon 2 (H2) goes from Nov. 2 through Dec. 16. Hunters who applied for the Horicon zone will receive six harvest tags. The daily bag limit is two Canada geese.

The three time periods in the Collins zone are: Collins 1: Sept. 16 through Oct. 2 and Oct. 3 at 9 a.m. through Oct. 4; Collins 2: Oct. 5 through Oct. 25; Collins 3: Oct. 26 through Nov. 20. Hunters who applied for the Collins zone will receive six harvest tags. The daily bag limit is two Canada geese.

Youth Waterfowl
The 2009 Youth Waterfowl hunt will be held on Sept. 19 and 20. Regular season bag limits and hunting hours apply. This special hunt offers youth age 10 through 15 the opportunity to learn skills without the pressure encountered during the regular season.

All hunters must be accompanied by an adult chaperone age 18 years or older. The adult may not accompany more than one youth hunter, except that an adult may accompany two youth hunters if at least one of the hunters is 12 to 15 and has completed hunter education. The adult may not hunt ducks, but may hunt geese if they possess the appropriate Canada goose permit. Ten- and 11-year-olds or other “mentored” hunters who have not yet completed hunter education must follow additional guidelines or check page 3 of the 2009 Migratory Bird regulations pamphlet for details on this new opportunity.

Participants are reminded that they need free Harvest Information Program registration and that for hunting geese they must possess a $3 goose permit for the zone in which they wish to hunt. No other license or stamp is required for eligible youth during this special hunt. In Wisconsin, 79 percent of waterfowl hunters have introduced someone new to the sport and are encouraged to continue mentoring with this great opportunity to introduce a son, daughter, relative, or neighbor to the tradition of waterfowl hunting.

More information is available on the Waterfowl pages of the DNR Web site.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Kent Van Horn, DNR Migratory Game Bird Ecologist – (608) 266-884; James Christopoulos, Assistant Migratory Ecologist – (608) 261-6458 or Bob Manwell – (608) 264-9248

About:
The Department of Natural Resources is dedicated to the preservation, protection, effective management, and maintenance of Wisconsin’s natural resources. It is responsible for implementing the laws of the state and, where applicable, the laws of the federal government that protect and enhance the natural resources of our state. It is the one agency charged with full responsibility for coordinating the many disciplines and programs necessary to provide a clean environment and a full range of outdoor recreational opportunities for Wisconsin citizens and visitors.

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Regular Canada Goose Hunting Season Begins

Pennsylvania Game Commission

HARRISBURG PA --(AmmoLand.com)- Pennsylvania Game Commission officials, in September, will participate in and host four outdoors events promoting wildlife and hunting and trapping.

In Crawford County, the 27th annual Pymatuning Ducks Unlimited Waterfowl Expo will be held Sept. 19-20 in and around Linesville, Crawford County. A highlight of the two-day event is the selection of the 28th Annual Pennsylvania Waterfowl Management Stamp from entries by many of the Commonwealth’s most accomplished wildlife artists, which will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Linesville High School, 302 West School Drive.

At 10 a.m., on Sept. 19, the Game Commission will conduct its annual public drawing to select those who will be afforded an opportunity to use one of the blinds for waterfowl hunting at Pymatuning. The drawing will be held at the Game Commission’s Pymatuning Administration Building, 9552 Hartstown Rd.

At 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 19, Kevin Jacobs, Game Commission biologist, will hold a waterfowl information and banding program, with the opportunity for children to assist in the release of wild ducks, at the Learning Center, 12590 Hartstown Road. The Learning Center also will be open on Saturday and Sunday for visitors.

Also on Sept. 19-20, the Game Commission’s Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area will host the 23rd Annual Middle Creek Wildfowl Show. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at the Visitor Center, which is along Hopeland Road, two miles south of Kleinfeltersville, on the Lebanon-Lancaster county line.

Admission is free, but donations are graciously accepted and will benefit the Wildlands Preservation Fund, which has helped to preserve more than 46,000 acres in an 18-county area in eastern Pennsylvania, including more than 1,200 acres at Middle Creek.

The show features wildfowl carvings and carving supplies, artwork, collectibles, dog training supplies and hunting items from more than 60 vendors. Retriever demonstrations will be at 10 a.m. and noon on Saturday, Sept. 19, and at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21. Two different retriever clubs will display their dogs’ abilities, both with water retrievals and upland retrievals. Demonstrations on Saturday will be performed by the Keystone Retriever Club, and on Sunday, by the Northern Piedmont Retriever Club.

Decoy competitions will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, and winners will be announced at 4 p.m. Carvers may enter their creations into different categories to include decorative, working and shorebird gunning rigs. Each year, a different duck is chosen for the decorative competition. This year, the hooded merganser was selected.

Pennsylvania State Duck and Goose Calling Championships will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday. The winner of the duck calling competition will likely go to the world duck calling championship in Stuttgart, Arkansas, and the winner of the goose calling competition will likely go to the world goose calling championship in Easton, Maryland.

On Wednesday, Sept. 23, representatives of the Game Commission and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, along with several respected statewide sportsmen’s organizations, will host a National Hunting and Fishing Day celebration in the East Wing Rotunda of the State Capitol in Harrisburg.

The event, which will feature a series of informational booths, will run from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., and will include a news conference at 11 a.m. The event will highlight the importance hunting, trapping, fishing and boating and the related activities supported by the two independent state agencies have had on and continue to provide to the state’s cultural heritage, outdoors recreation and economy.

On Sunday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Middle Creek will host a National Hunting and Fishing Day celebration. Planned events include hands-on activities for people of all ages.

Activities include (* denotes hands-on activities): exhibits/displays from local, state, and national sportsmen’s organizations; archery shoot*; muzzleloading rifles*; fly rod casting instruction*; fishing*; and trapping demonstrations.

Additionally, Red Creek Rehabers will conduct two live birds of prey demonstrations during the day.

Another highlight will be the laser SHOT system, available for kids of all ages to try. The SHOT system is a simulated hunting experience to test an individual’s marksmanship and decision-making in hunting situations.

In 1970, the first to suggest an official “day of thanks” to sportsmen was Ira Joffe, owner of Joffe’s Gun Shop in Upper Darby, Delaware County. Gov. Raymond Shafer adopted Joffe’s idea and created “Outdoor Sportsman’s Day” in the state.

With determined prompting from various sportsmen, the concept soon emerged on the national level when, in early 1972, Congress unanimously passed legislation authorizing a National Hunting and Fishing Day. On May 2, 1972, President Richard Nixon signed the first proclamation of National Hunting and Fishing Day, and soon after, all 50 governors and more than 600 mayors had joined in by proclaiming state and local versions of National Hunting and Fishing Day.

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PA Game Commission To Host Events Promoting Wildlife, Hunting And Trapping

California Waterfowl

California - -(AmmoLand.com)- California Waterfowl, in partnership with the Community Youth Center of Concord is once-again offering an in-season youth hunting program during the 2009-10 waterfowl hunting season at Grizzly Ranch (Suisun Marsh) and NEW this year at Rancho Esquon (Durham). This is a special opportunity to get young hunters jump-started into the exciting world of waterfowling while learning safe and responsible hunting skills.

Starting with opening day of waterfowl season on October 24, 2009, California Waterfowl will host a total of 21 youth hunts on the two private duck clubs. These junior waterfowl hunts are $50, which includes educational materials, sprig membership, lodging, breakfast and lunch. Each youth hunter has opportunities for either guided or unguided waterfowl hunts.

All junior hunting license holders are eligible to apply for these hunts and must be accompanied by a chaperone which is 21 years or older. To get more info and register for exciting waterfowl hunting opportunities, visit www.calwaterfowl.org.

About:
California Waterfowl is an award winning nonprofit, hunter-supported conservation organization with a mission to conserve the state’s waterfowl, wetlands, and hunting heritage. In the last 20 years we’ve restored, protected or enhanced more than 360,000 acres, providing habitat for millions of birds and animals, and introduced more than 250,000 children to the wonders of the great outdoors. Visit us online at www.calwaterfowl.org.

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California Waterfowl Providing Hunting Opportunities for Youth

Benelli Duck Commander TV

ACCOKEEK, MD —-(AmmoLand.com)- On this week’s Benelli Presents Duck Commander, the year’s largest tradeshow (SHOT Show) falls right in the middle of duck season. Reluctantly, the Duckmen leave the blind and head out to meet the crowds. Jase finds himself out of his element and attempts to institute a new social greeting to replace the handshake.

Benelli Presents Duck Commander invites you to meet the Robertsons, the first family of duck hunting. For 30 years, Phil Robertson’s life has been dedicated to the relentless pursuit of ducks. He pioneered the modern duck call, broke new ground in hunting videos and redefined the hardcore duck hunter.

Hidden away in the Louisiana backwater, the Duckmen have remained illusive and mysterious for three decades. Now, for the first time on national television, see the men behind the legend. Benelli brings you into the blind, into their homes, and on the road with the Robertsons, as they hunt through the season, while staking their claim as the world’s greatest duck hunters. Get ready for an exclusive look into the business, the blinds, and the minds that comprise Duck Commander.

Benelli Presents Duck Commander episodes air on the Outdoor Channel on Saturdays at 9:30 am (EST), Sundays at 12:30 am (EST) and 8:30 am (EST), and Wednesdays at 12:00 pm (EST). Log on to www.benellitv.com for current schedules and show times.

Upcoming episodes:

• Episode 10: “Microbes” – the Duckmen leave the blind, and Jase attempts to institute a new social greeting, and tradeshows interrupt the middle of duck season.
• Episode 11: “A Walrus Never Says Die” – Jase brings a new face to the blind that could mark the end for “The Walrus.”
• Episode 12: “1200” – Willie invites injured soldier Bradley Gruetzner for the final day of the season. Phil offers a tempting reward for killing the 1200th duck of the year.

For information on all Benelli TV shows log on to www.benellitv.com.

About:
Join us on the Outdoor Channel for the seventh season of top-rated Benelli’s American Safari. Host Tom Knapp and his guests hunt birds and big game all over the world using a selection of Benelli firearms. Also appearing on the Outdoor Channel is Benelli’s newest TV show Benelli Presents Duck Commander, showcasing the “first family” of duck hunting and featuring the original “Duck Commander,” Phil Robertson. Benelli On Assignment returns to the Versus network for the third year with host, Joe Coogan traveling the globe with recognized writers and photographers, hunting large and small game, and putting the Benelli guns to the test for articles and photography appearing in top national publications. Benelli TV has the hunting shows to watch, featuring high adventure, exhilarating hunts and your favorite guns from the complete Benelli USA family of fine firearms.

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This Week on Benelli Presents Duck Commander – Microbes

Remington Arms Company

Madison, NC –-(AmmoLand.com)- Remington Wingmaster HD has set the industry standard for waterfowl, turkey and predator hunting ammunition since its introduction. Now, hunters seeking the ultimate in performance from their shotshell ammunition have one more reason to choose it – a new lower price.

Remington Wingmaster HD derives its Drop-Dead-Better® performance from two main attributes. The proprietary alloy from which Wingmaster HD pellets are made is specially-formulated to provide the perfect balance of pellet weight and pattern density. Additionally, Remington’s precision manufacturing process ensures consistent pellet size and shape.

This translates into more consistent pattern density at all ranges and greater overall pattern energy at extended ranges. Despite the new great value at your favorite retailer, Remington is still manufacturing Wingmaster HD with the same quality components and awe-inspiring performance hunters have come to expect.

With the roundest, most consistent heavy-density pellets we’ve ever produced, its on-bird pellet count and downrange energy are second to none. Compare density and performance with others at any price, and you’ll see why birds aren’t the only ones crushed by the news.

Remington Wingmaster HD Ammunition

Gauge Shell Length Oz. Shot Muzzle Velocity Shot Size
10 3 1/2″ 1 3/4 oz. 1300 fps BB, 2, 4
12 2 3/4″ 1 1/4 oz. 1325 fps 4, 6
12 3″ 1 1/4 oz. 1450 fps 2, 4, 6
12 3″ 1 3/8 oz. 1450 fps 2, 4, 6
12 3″ 1 1/2 oz. 1350 fps T
12 3″ 1 1/2 oz. 1300 fps BB, 2, 4
12 3 1/2″ 1 5/8 oz. 1350 fps T
12. 3 1/2″ 1 3/4 oz. 1300 fps BB, 2, 4, 6
20 3″ 1 1/8 oz. 1300 fps 4, 6
20 2 3/4″ 1 oz. 1300 fps 4, 6

About:
Remington Arms Company, Inc., headquartered in Madison, N.C., designs, produces and sells sporting goods products for the hunting and shooting sports markets, as well as military, government and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816 in upstate New York, the Company is one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating manufacturers. Remington is the only U.S. manufacturer of both firearms and ammunition products and one of the largest domestic producers of shotguns and rifles.

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Remington Wingmaster HD – The Ultimate Extended-Range Shotshell Ammunition

OpeningDay.Ducks.org

Ducks Unlimited

Ducks Unlimited – -(AmmoLand.com)- September has arrived and waterfowl hunters have a smile on their faces.

Duck numbers are up and opening day is drawing ever closer.

At Ducks Unlimited, we can’t wait any longer. Today is our “Opening Day” and we want to celebrate it with you!

Starting today, you can visit the First Flight: Opening Day Web site at openingday.ducks.org. Back by popular demand, this site is the premier online resource dedicated exclusively for serious duck hunters. There will be new content every day, so check it out to gear up, prepare, share information and take advantage of the ultimate waterfowl hunters’ resource.

There’s really too much to list, but below are just a few of the features you’ll find this year:

• DU’s Waterfowl Migration Map
• Hunting reports from across the United States & Canada
• Tips, tactics and strategies from the pros
• The latest waterfowl hunting gear and guns
• Blog entries from DU staff and partners
• E-cards, wallpaper and much more

We’re also excited to announce the first ever DU video contest. Be sure to take your camera to the blind this season and share your hunting experiences with other passionate waterfowlers. We want to see your tips, traditions and everything in between. Ten prizes will be awarded to finalists and the grand prize winner will receive a brand new Beretta Xtrema2 shotgun. Click here to watch a video for more contest information.

The First Flight: Opening Day experience is brought to you by Ducks Unlimited and our sponsors: Federal Premium, Realtree, LINE-X, Hevi-Shot, Beretta and Winchester Ammunition.

Opening day is coming. Get ready. Get excited. We’ll be with you every step of the way.

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New Jersey Fish and Game

Trenton, NJ --(AmmoLand.com)- The NJ DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife is reminding hunters that the ‘paper’ state waterfowl (duck) stamp has been discontinued. Waterfowl hunters 16 years and older are still required to purchase a state waterfowl stamp, which is now a “certification” rather than a paper stamp.

The certifications are available from license agents or from the Division’s online license page at http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/als/websalesintro.htm where they can be printed on a home computer. The price of the certification remains $5 for residents and $10 for nonresidents.

The artwork and the paper stamp were discontinued as cost saving measures. Artwork and paper stamps have been discontinued in nearly half of the states that require duck stamps. Waterfowl stamp fees paid by hunters are dedicated for the acquisition, protection and improvement of waterfowl habitat. Since 1984, the sale of New Jersey waterfowl stamps and prints has raised more than $4,250,000. To date, over 13,000 acres have been secured for waterfowl though donations of land and funds from waterfowl stamp fees.

The Waterfowl Advisory Committee ( http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/councils.htm#waterfowl ) oversees the New Jersey duck stamp program. This 9-member committee was established by the Waterfowl Stamp Act of 1984.

For more information on the state waterfowl stamps, including how to purchase the final (2008) Collector Stamps and Prints, visit http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/prod_stamps.htm on the division’s website. Orders must be postmarked by December 31, 2009.

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