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NORTH AMERICAโS MOST-READ OUTDOOR NEWSLETTER
In the event that the weekend wasnโt quite long enough for you, hereโs to hoping that your favorite dispatch from the outdoor world can give you 5-or-so minutes to prep yourself for yet another week.
So, without further ado, letโs grab that coffee or whiskey (no judgement) and get caught up on the outdoor news and views from the past few days.ย
Here's what's worth reading about today:
A big bust- Montana wardens wrap multi-year investigation ending up with over 100 seized mounts, antlers and horns ๐งโโ๏ธ
Lend a hand - Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is asking waterfowl hunters to help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species ๐ฆ
Insane bull - Colorado hunter downs what looks like to be biggest moose of the season so far ๐ซ
Poop problems - Colorado officials are warning duck and goose hunters in the Lower Arkansas Valley about giant Pueblo sewer pipe spill ๐ฉ
Up close and personal - Getting the perfect shot from the duck blind ๐ธ
A BIG ONE
OVER 100 ANIMALS SEIZED, NEARLY $40K IN FINES AS MONTANA WARDENS WRAP MULTI-YEAR MCCONE COUNTY POACHING RING
The boys and girls over at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks just wrapped a multi-year investigation into illegal hunting that took place on and around a Vida-area farm in McCone County. The pure scale of the case would take any legal hunterโs breath away, involving illegally taken deer, antelope, and upland game birds, ending with the seizure of more than 100 mounts, antlers and horns.
The case kicked off back in 2024 when Montana wardens first started actively pursuing the case. The focal point of the investigation was centered around landowner Kelly Nelson and the cast of hunters who used his property and neighboring ground. The group he hosted reportedly included hunters from Montana, Washington, North Dakota, Wyoming and Indianaโฆ
QUICK HITS // FROM AROUND THE WEB
Maryland Announces Junior Deer Hunt Dates, Bag Limits And New Drone Regulations: Marylandโs 2026 Junior Deer Hunt will be open November 14 statewide and in certain counties on Sunday, November 15. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources encourages experienced deer hunters to introduce and mentor young people to help ensure the sustainability of conservation and our hunting heritage.ย Read the full story.
Ohio approves spring 2027 turkey hunting, other updates: The council approved the spring 2027 wild turkey hunting seasons and simplified bass fishing regulations during its October 28 meeting, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife. The spring turkey season will again be divided into south and northeast zones, with separate youth hunting weekends.ย Read the full story.
Waterfowl Hunters: Lend a Hand to Help Halt the Spread of Invasive Species: The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) requests the help of waterfowl hunters to protect Texas water bodies from the spread of aquatic invasive species that can reduce the quality of waterfowl habitats, block recreational access and harm ecosystems and infrastructure.ย Read the full story.
Woodland Park hunter bags moose with 47โณ antlers: A female hunter out ofย Woodland Parkย brought bullย moose antlersย toย Colorado Parks and Wildlifeย on Oct. 16 that are likely to be among the largest of those harvested this season. The antlers stretched 47 and 3/8 inches wide (just shy of four feet).ย Read the full story.
Heck of a spread
Death investigation underway after hunter finds human remains in Bow, NH: The hunter called 911 shortly after 7:30 am. reporting he had discovered what appeared to be human remains in an area of heavy brush along a power line corridor off of South Bow Road, according toย New Hampshire State Policeย and theย NH Attorney General's Officeย -- both agencies are assistingย Bow Policeย with the investigation. Read the full story.
Lower Arkansas River still has poop problems for duck huntersย : Colorado Parks and Wildlife is warning duck and goose hunters in the Lower Arkansas Valley that contamination remains from a giant Pueblo sewer pipe spill into the river in August, and that outdoorspeople should still take precautions.ย ย Read the full story.
VIDEO // SOME THINGS JUST HAVE TO BE SEEN
๐ธ Trying to time that perfect picture. Watch as this photographer has the dead duck literally delivered right into his lap.
No word on if he managed to get that shotโฆ
MONDAY MEME // CARDS ALWAYS CLOSE TO THE CHEST
WANDERINGS // A SFW GLIMPSE OF OUR BROWSER HISTORY
Daylight savings time is over, but its effects still linger. Hereโs what to do about it. I try to do this every Sunday: how spending one day per week without your phone can make a difference. This interesting website that combines some of the most popular fonts. And this bare-handed beekeeper who looks like something out of the Odyssey.
EYE CANDY // PICTURES > WORDS
A Monday feast.
๐ธ by @abeblair
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