Hunting License Sales Down in 2021, But Remain Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
The 2022 National R3 Symposium wrapped up last week in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. The 220 participants representing over 100 different organizations with an interest in hunting and shooting sports were the first to lay eyes on data released from the Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports (Council), documenting a slight decrease in hunting license sales in 2021.
How to Navigate the Hunting Tag Application Process
Application deadlines, research into the best game units, bonus points: Any hunter who has never navigated Western states’ big-game draws has a lot to learn. Here’s how to approach “tag season” for your best chance at success.
Record Number Apply To Hunt Bighorn Sheep
A strong sheep population and record demand have combined to create an increased number of hunting licenses in North Dakota this year.
Western and Southeastern States Defy Hunting’s ‘National Decline’
While hunting participation at the nationwide level is down, license sales in Western and Southeastern states are booming.
Arkansas Governor Signs Bill Creating Lifetime Resident Hunting License for Disabled Veterans
Disabled veteran residents in Arkansas will have a new lifetime hunting and fishing license available to them this fall thanks to legislation signed by Governor Hutchinson.
Why Nonresident Hunters Matter
The numbers don't lie. Though residents fill the fields, nonresident hunters are a loyal bunch, and their interstate travels increasingly are helping sustain conservation efforts.
How to Win the License Lottery
Gaining access to some of the West's very best hunting units doesn't necessarily have to be a once-in-a-lifetime possibility. With proper planning and a little help—like that offered by Cabela's T.A.G.S. program—you can increase your odds of winning the license lottery.
Hunter Education Online is Cheap and Easy
If you were born after 1959, you likely need hunter education certification to buy a hunting license. Here’s how to accomplish that.
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