Month: March 2023

Bowhunter safety courses prevent accidents and save lives. National Bowhunting Education Foundation (NBEF) and many state agencies are responsible for bowhunter education’s development of comprehensive online bowhunter’s safety courses that teach students important laws and regulations, game identification, and safe, responsible handling of archery equipment. Bowhunting is a safe activity, and with the availability of […]

The National Deer Association’s annual Deer Report is out and it contains interesting information on bowhunting trends. Per usual, the report relies primarily on data from two years prior, as that’s the most recent comprehensive info available from state agencies when NDA compiles their report. Still, it’s very enlightening. Deer Harvest Trends Nationwide, bowhunters took […]

Finding & Training a Shed Antler Dog In this episode of the Drop-Tine Report professional dog trainer Roger Sigler tells us how to pick out and train a shed antler dog. Roger informs us that “not all puppies/dogs are created equal.” And he shares what is important to know to train an “Antler Dog” that […]

Reprinted From The USDA Forest Service as a public service Written By By Art Lander Jr., HERALD-LEADER OUTDOORS WRITER Hunting Safety And Hypothermia Our national forests are a refuge for wild animals, including dangerous animals like bears and venomous snakes. Wild animals can be upset by human presence and can unexpectedly become aggressive. Do not […]

Every hunting license we buy contributes to State Wildlife Agencies and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Additionally, when you buy hunting equipment, a part of the money goes to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The funds are used for habitat restoration, hunter education, wildlife research, public-access programs and other high-priority national […]