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1 week ago | 
grandviewoutdoors.com | Alan Clemons
Opossums rarely are given a second thought in the U.S. mainland due to their prolific range, but in Hawaii the animals are a big concern. Officials captured one in January at a store in Kona, sparking more fears of the animals gaining a foothold on the island and potential impacts on other species.
A 6-pound possum was caught on January 6 outside a big box store in Kona. It was transported to Oahu for testing of rabies. It was the first one captured this year.
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2 weeks ago | 
grandviewoutdoors.com | Alan Clemons
In response to years of feral hogs causing extensive damage to property and agriculture in rural Oklahoma, Sen. Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, has introduced SB478, known as the Free to Hunt Feral
Hogs bill. The proposed legislation aims to eliminate the need for permits to hunt feral hogs, allowing Oklahomans to protect their land, crops and livestock more freely.
“Feral hogs are much more than just a nuisance. They are a threat to Oklahoma’s farms, ranches and livelihoods,” Deevers said.
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1 month ago | 
grandviewoutdoors.com | Alan Clemons
A new Montana wolf management plan would replace a 22-year-old version and include more data, research and analysis, according to state Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials. The state agency in February released a final environmental impact statement (EIS) about the controversial situation. The EIS analyzed potential environmental impacts from the statewide management of gray wolves.
Issuing the final EIS is a key step in a process that started in 2023, when FWP originally released the draft EIS.
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1 month ago | 
shootingsportsretailer.com | Alan Clemons
Appeared in print as "Make the Most of Turkey Season" By the time turkey season rolls around each spring, hunters typically have a few things locked in for opening day. Guns, ammo, boots, clothing and licenses usually aren’t given a second thought while driving to the woods. Similar to big-game, waterfowl and upland hunters, diehard turkey hunters get geeked well before the season and prepare accordingly. If they use decoys, they’ll have those ready to go. Ditto for their vest. Boots get...
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2 months ago | 
grandviewoutdoors.com | Alan Clemons
For the first time in more than 100 years, cougar cubs have been discovered living in the Michigan wild.
State biologists on Wednesday confirmed the existence of two cougar cubs on private land in Ontonagon County in the western Upper Peninsula. The spotted cubs, believed to be 7 to 9 weeks old, were verified from photographic evidence of the cubs taken March 6 by a local resident.
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2 months ago | 
yahoo.com | Alan Clemons
Florida ranks No. 1 for invasive species in the continental United States with more than 500 species of problematic animals, birds, plants, and fish. Thanks to its subtropical climate, wildlife smuggling, and some poor management practices by residents and visitors, the state is now home to hundreds of non-native flora and fauna. Florida has three dozen international ports of entry, a worldwide reputation for reptile and plant trade, and hundreds of millions of tourists every year.
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Feb 14, 2025 | 
grandviewoutdoors.com | Alan Clemons
Florida’s last black bear hunting season was highly controversial, with opponents protesting loudly from the grassroots level to the state legislative offices. News media jumped on the hot story, seeing gold ratings. The Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission forged ahead, with 295 bears reported killed during the short season. Data proved that a quota goal based on the estimated state population was achievable and could help long-term management.
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Feb 7, 2025 | 
grandviewoutdoors.com | Alan Clemons
Hunters reported killing 473 black bears in 2024 during New Jersey’s annual hunt, a two-part season that ended December 14. The first part of the season was October 14-19. A quarter of the bears sported ear tags, which state officials used to help determine the harvest rate for future seasons. The hunts have been controversial, with state officials over the years vacillating depending on the political winds.
During the December 9-14 hunt period, 73 bears were killed and reported.
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Jan 31, 2025 | 
grandviewoutdoors.com | Alan Clemons
Pope and Young recently collaborated with the ongoing efforts of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to collar black bears for a research study. Pope and Young assisted with financial underwriting for expenses with the collars and study. Doug Clayton, Pope and Young’s Conservation Chair, also assisted in trapping, collaring and releasing the bears.
Money for the collaboration was raised from Pope and Young Bowhunter Bashes in Texas, Utah and Minnesota.
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
tennesseevalleyoutsider.com | Alan Clemons
Tifosi Optics, the top selling brand of cycling eyewear in the United States, introduces the new Vogel XC, the latest evolution in the popular Vogel series. Popular for its lightweight design and full coverage, the Vogel is a go-to choice for runners seeking performance eyewear. Designed for smaller face profiles, the new Vogel XC offers a streamlined fit and enhanced airflow. It also has new bottom lens vents to help prevent fogging during intense activity.
