Posted in Hunting on July 11th, 2006 No Comments »
LANSING, Mich. Hunters as young as 12 will be able to hunt deer, elk and bear with firearms under legislation signed by Governor Granholm.
The legislation lowers the minimum age for hunting large game from 14 to 12.
The bill also lowers the minimum age for hunting small game such as squirrels and rabbits from 12 to […]
Posted in Hunting on July 8th, 2006 No Comments »
Hunter Safety Classes Offered in San Andreas, CA — Hunter education is required to obtain a new hunting license in California. Being offered now at the San Andreas Senior Center is a one-day class that will meet that requirement.
The class comes with a certificate of completion, which is required for new hunters […]
Posted in Hunting on July 6th, 2006 No Comments »
Squirrel season is a great time to teach beginners
Some of the happiest times young hunters experience is the anticipation of going hunting with adults. This is a rite of passage after hours of shooting, safety, and outdoor instruction. Running May 15 through Jan. 31, the squirrel season is the longest continuous […]
Posted in Deer Hunting on July 6th, 2006 No Comments »
Deer hunters who campaigned for changes in their sport may get some answers on Thursday.
The Natural Resources Commission meets in Big Rapids to consider some controversial rule changes.
The first proposal would limit hunters in the UP to one buck per year. The second would reduce the number of UP antlerless tags by 5000.
The proposal […]
Posted in Archery Hunting on July 2nd, 2006 No Comments »
Bowhunting legend stays accessible
I recently attended the Compton Traditional Rendezvous in Berrien Springs, Mich. and it was quite an eye-opener. The event proved worth the near 590-mile trip, although I must confess that driving through Chicago made me consider that point carefully.
Despite very warm weather, the event drew an estimated 4,000 archers to the east […]