Archive for the ‘Hunting News’ Category
Friday, September 30th, 2011
People hunt elk for many different reasons. Some love the thrill of taking down such an enormous animal. Others enjoy providing their families with elk meat, which is often bountiful enough to last for months if one knows how to properly use a hunting knife and a deep freezer.
But elk hunting is more than just a fun way for hunters to use their guns and knives – it’s also an important way for fish and wildlife departments to balance our ecological and societal needs. As many farmers would be happy to tell you, elk hunting protects crops.
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Wednesday, August 31st, 2011
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has recently increased the reward for information about poachers. You can now receive up to $500 for reporting these illegal hunters.
But you may be wondering: What counts as poaching, and how do I turn a poacher in? You could even be participating in activities that qualify as poaching, without realizing it. Remember, a poaching charge is a felony offense! Here’s a look at what counts as poaching and how you can turn in poachers: (more…)
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Monday, August 29th, 2011
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has initiated a new regulation concerning youth hunter safety. Starting Aug. 1, 2011, all “hunters age 17 and under are required to wear a hunter (fluorescent) orange exterior garment or hat when hunting game mammals or upland game birds (except turkey) with any firearm.”
This means minors will need to wear some kind of blaze orange garment or patch in all hunting situations that involve guns. What you can wear depends on the context, so make sure to review the ODFW rules before your next hunting trip.
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Friday, May 20th, 2011
Spring turkey hunting season in Oregon ends May 31, which means many sportsmen are headed to woods to try and bag a last-minute bird. With so many hunters around, it’s especially important to take as many safety precautions as possible, such as:
Don’t stalk a turkey. You’re more likely to get shot yourself than to bag the bird.
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Friday, April 29th, 2011
Quickly and easily cleaning small game is an important skill for any outdoor enthusiast to possess. If you get lost in the woods, knowing how to clean and cook small game may save your life. If you live in an urban area and disaster strikes, small game may be the only thing that keeps you from starving. The following are brief tips for cleaning small game effectively.
Always remember to use a sharp hunting knife or skinning knife when cleaning small game.
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Thursday, April 28th, 2011
Sporting Knife
Whether you’re a hunting expert or just getting started, knowing how to correctly hold, use, and care for a hunting knife is of great importance. Using a knife improperly can be incredibly dangerous, but by observing the following basic safety tips you will reduce the risk associated your sporting knife.
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Saturday, April 23rd, 2011
Damascus Blade Skinner Knife
The Oregon turkey hunting season is here and will last until May 31. Like big game hunting, a lot of knowledge and experience (not to mention good hunting knives) goes into a good turkey hunt, but for some hunters getting started can be a bit overwhelming. The following is a list of turkey hunting resources that you’ll want to read before heading out on a hunt. Even if you’re an experienced hunter it doesn’t hurt to brush up on the basics before going out.
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Friday, March 4th, 2011
The spring hunting season is only a few weeks away, which means it is time to start making those much needed preparations! From renewing permits to checking your equipment, there is a lot to do before the big season starts. Here are three steps you should not skip if you plan on hunting in the Pacific Northwest this spring.
Stock up on a new hardwood hunting knife before the spring season starts.
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