Winners Of Kentucky Elk Hunt Lottery Announced
May 6, 2012
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Results of the Kentucky elk hunt lottery drawing are now available online at fw.ky.gov.
Final results show that 33,675 people submitted an application for one of the 905 quota hunt permits to be issued by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources this year.
Kentucky’s hunt of a lifetime drew interest from hunters across the country, including three from Hawaii, 25 from Alaska, 24 from Maine and 59 from California. Hunters could apply for up to two permits. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife received 59,672 permit applications, meaning the majority of hunters applied more than once.
The Kentucky Commonwealth Office of Technology conducted the drawing Thursday, May 3, using a random computer program.
Hunters may visit the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife website to check if they were drawn. Hunters must either enter their social security number, or their birth date and the 19-digit number they received while applying. Applicants should enter the information carefully to make sure they do not put in an incorrect number.
Drawn hunters also will receive a notification letter from Kentucky Fish and Wildlife. Hunters have until July 1 to apply online for an Elk Hunting Unit (EHU). Kentucky’s elk hunting zone is subdivided into units to help spread hunting pressure. A second drawing is conducted to determine an individual’s hunting unit.
Hunters should visit the department website for more information regarding hunting unit selection. The website also contains maps and additional information on public hunting lands within the elk zone.
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May 2, 2011
The Kentucky Elk Restoration project conducted by the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Department and supported by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is considered one of the most successful wildlife reintroduction efforts ever conducted. In December of 1997 seven elk were released at the Cyprus Amax Wildlife Management Area in Eastern Kentucky. Through 2002 a total of 1500 elk were released at 8 different sites in a 16 county restoration zone. To date the thriving elk herd of Kentucky has grown to over 10,000 animals and is the largest elk herd east of the Mississippi River. In celebration of this great conservation effort MyHuntingandFishing.Com is pleased to introduce Kentucky Elk apparel. We offer Elk T-Shirts in both short and long sleeve and a hooded sweatshirt. Most designs are available from Small to XXXL and are printed on the highest quality of garments. Check out the designs below. All orders are shipped USPS Priority mail for just $4.99 per order regardless of the number of items. Thanks for visiting. If you are unable to see items below click here!
Kentucky Elk Hunt Lottery Deadline Is April 30
April 19, 2011
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Calling all elk hunters – the deadline to apply for Kentucky’s elk hunt lottery is fast approaching.
Lottery applications must be purchased online at fw.ky.gov by midnight (Eastern time) April 30.
New this year, hunters may apply for up to two of four permit types: bull firearms, bull archery or crossbow, cow firearms and cow archery or crossbow. Hunters may not, however, apply twice for one permit type.
“Offering separate permits is in response to hunter requests,” said Tina Brunjes, deer and elk program coordinator for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. “In the past, a significant number of hunters who drew cow permits chose not to hunt. Since hunters will now be able to apply for a cow permit, we feel like more of these will be filled.”
Lottery applications are $10 for each permit sought.
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife will issue 800 permits in its general hunt lottery to successful applicants, including 80 permits for antlered elk (archery or crossbow); 120 permits for antlered elk (firearms); 240 permits for antlerless elk (archery or crossbow) and 360 permits for antlerless elk (firearms).
Additionally, hunters who will be younger than 16 years old on the first day of the hunt may apply for the youth-only quota elk hunt at Paul Van Booven Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and adjacent private lands (with landowner permission) for the weekend of Sept. 24-26. Five permits for either a bull or cow elk will be awarded in the youth-only drawing.
Also new this year, there will be a two-week archery-only (no crossbows) bull elk season Sept. 17-30.
Youth under 16 years of age, seniors 65 years of age and older, and persons with a crossbow exemption may hunt with a crossbow during the entire elk archery season.
Firearms hunters may only hunt during the seven-day firearms season for which they were drawn; they may not hunt with archery gear or crossbows outside of that week. An archery or crossbow hunter may not hunt during the four weeks of firearms elk hunts.
Only individuals, not groups of hunters, may apply for Kentucky’s elk lottery. A random computer drawing will be held in early May to select hunters for the quota hunts.
Hunters drawn for a bull elk permit will be blocked for three years from applying for another bull elk permit. For example, hunters drawn for a 2011-12 season bull permit are ineligible to apply for another bull permit until the 2015-16 elk season. Youth drawn for the youth-only elk hunt at Paul Van Booven WMA will be permanently blocked from applying for that hunt again.
The 16-county elk zone is 4.1 million acres and is divided into 10 Elk Hunting Units (EHUs) with a total of 576,994 acres open to public hunting. The EHUs have been established to manage the elk herd, spread out hunting pressure and provide hunters with a high chance of success.
Kentucky’s elk herd was first hunted on Oct. 6, 2001. Last season, hunters took 540 elk, including 198 bulls and 342 cows.
For elk season dates and other information on elk hunting in Kentucky, go to http://fw.ky.gov/elkfaq08.asp on the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife website.
ODNR News Releases – Man Pleads Guilty to Poaching Near $24,000 Trophy Buck
March 8, 2011
Largest restitution for a poached deer ever imposed in Ohio
BELLEFONTAINE, OH – A Logan County man pled guilty to three wildlife violations stemming from the illegal taking of a trophy white-tailed deer in the Bellefontaine Municipal Court on Monday, January 3. As a result, he will be required to pay $23,816.59 in restitution, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
James C. Alspaugh, 39, of West Mansfield pled guilty to three charges including hunting by the aid of a motor vehicle, shooting from a roadway, and hunting without permission. The Honorable Judge John Ross presided over the case and ordered Alspaugh to pay $400 in fines, an additional $151.50 in court costs, and to forfeit the deer. Alspaugh was ordered to spend 48 hours in the Logan County Jail
In addition, Alspaugh will lose his hunting privileges for two years. He will be entered into the Wildlife Violator’s Compact and most likely will lose hunting rights in 36 other states.
The Division of Wildlife is also imposing restitution for the deer in the amount of $23,816.95. This is in accordance with Ohio’s revised restitution law for illegal taking of white-tailed deer. The law went into effect March 2008 and allows the Division of Wildlife to seek an increased recovery value on all illegally harvested wildlife.
The non-typical trophy deer, scored according to Boone & Crockett (B&C) guidelines, netted an impressive 218 7/8.
A concerned citizen contacted Ohio wildlife officers Adam Smith and Jeff Tipton about the questionable shooting of the trophy deer in December 2010. Officers were able to recover the deer and determine that it was unlawfully taken.
The Division of Wildlife is encouraging citizens to report any illegal activity they observe by contacting the TIP line. Tips may be phoned anonymously to 1-800-POACHER.
Editor’s Note on Restitution: The recovery value for an individual white-tailed deer is derived from the formula listed in 1531.201 of the Ohio Revised Code. The value is determined by measuring the antlers and using the following formula plus the value derived for wildlife. The formula for white-tailed deer may be applied to all illegally taken deer whose gross antler score exceeds 125 Boone and Crockett (B&C) inches. The formula is:
Recovery Value = [(gross score - 100)2 x $1.65] + the value derived in the Wildlife Value Formula ($500 as of 3/08).
For further information contact:
ODNR Division of Wildlife Law Enforcement
614. 644. 3925
Heidi Hetzel-Evans, ODNR Communications
614. 265. 6860
via ODNR News Releases – Man Pleads Guilty to Poaching Near $24,000 Trophy Buck.
Fly Fishing Film Tour brings 10 cutting-edge flicks to The Bing – Spokesman.com
February 14, 2011
Rich Landers The Spokesman-Review
The Fly Fishing Film Tour is making its fourth annual winter run through Spokane on Thursday, bringing the pulse of rivers, saltwater flats and heart-thumping music to the Bing Crosby Theater.
Ten new films have been compiled into two hours of drama, savage strikes and humor set to start at 7 p.m.
The tour – booked in more than 90 cities in 31 states and Canada so far this year – showcases some of the best independent outdoor filmmakers focused on fly fishing from saltwater flats to high mountain ranges.
“The goal of the Fly Fishing Film Tour is to energize the industry and inspire filmmakers to create new cutting-edge films to both entertain and educate outdoor enthusiasts,” said Thad Robison, tour co-owner.
The films, presented in high definition, often feature the first public looks at new footage from across the globe. The evening revs up with audience prize giveaways.
After previewing the films, it’s clear that the filmmakers are getting much more sophisticated at going beyond the fish-strike action and “That’s a good fish!” dialogue to telling the stories behind the fishing adventures.
“Filmmakers really stepped up this year,” said Doug Powell, tour spokesman. “Great stuff. Our main problem is there’s too much good stuff,” he added, noting the difficulty in honing the tour to two hours. Click Link Below For Full Story
via Fly Fishing Film Tour brings 10 cutting-edge flicks to The Bing – Spokesman.com – Feb. 13, 2011.
Questions raised about handling of charitable elk hunting permits | Kentucky.com
February 9, 2011
By Beth Musgrave — bmusgrave@herald-leader.com
FRANKFORT — Lawmakers peppered staff of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Thursday about a potential ethics violation involving lucrative elk hunting permits that are used as fund-raisers for non-profit groups.
Legislators also raised questions about an agreement that calls for Kentucky to give Missouri 150 elk over the next three years in exchange for crappie to restock Kentucky lakes. The Government Contract Review Committee has never seen a contract between the two states allowing the wildlife exchange.
Marcheta Sparrow, secretary of the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, confirmed after Tuesday’s meeting that there is a complaint before the Executive Branch Ethics Commission regarding the awarding of charitable elk hunting licenses.
Lawmakers had questioned why the nine-member commission that oversees Fish and Wildlife decided to award three elk hunting permits to a non-profit group with ties to current and former commissioners when state regulations appear to say a non-profit may receive only one elk hunting permit.
The elk hunting permits can generate as much as $100,000 in raffles and auctions. Click Link Below for Full Story!
Fantasy fishing a cure for cabin fever | CJOnline.com
January 25, 2011
By Marc Murrell
SPECIAL TO THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL
Cabin fever has a bad grip on many anglers about now.
Sure, there’s some ice fishing to be had but the masses really want the option of open water. So if you find yourself daydreaming of warmer prospects while surfing the Internet, you might want to check out some fantasy fishing prospects.
The FLW Fantasy Fishing is kicking of another year in 2011. Grand prize is $100,000 and other top prizes include Ranger and FinCraft boats, a Chevy truck, an ATV and lots of other gear.
“Fantasy fishing is something we’ve put a lot of time and effort into and feel it is one of our best undertakings,” said Irwin L. Jacobs, chairman and chief executive officer of FLW Outdoors and creator of FLW Fantasy Fishing. “The participation from the fans is unbelievable, and with the game being played all over the world, it has helped build the sport and bring recognition to the anglers and our partners.”
The 2011 Fantasy Fishing Season will consist of 10 tournaments surrounding the Walmart FLW Tour. Presented by Straight Talk in 2011, FLW Fantasy Fishing fans can go to www.fantasyfishing.com to get set up for the season and to select a team. A team will automatically be selected for you but you have the option of editing that team and choosing 10 anglers you think will place highest in the next tour event. You then select an angler to win the tournament and try to predict their winning weight, which will serve as a tie-breaker.
Fantasy Fishing is free to play, but fans can gain an edge by purchasing Player’s Advantage for $5. Player’s Advantage is a unique tool that offers additional resources and information, and those with Player’s Advantage have won past years at a rate of four to one. In addition, you receive access to the FLW Outdoors Magazine e-edition. Click Link Below for Full Story!
via Fantasy fishing a cure for cabin fever | CJOnline.com.
Golf, hunting, fishing among features of large annual boat show – Oxfordpress.com
January 15, 2011
Staff Report Friday, January 14, 2011
CINCINNATI — An annual boat show that begins this weekend will feature a multitude of travel and outdoor exhibits and equipment.
The 53rd Annual Cincinnati Travel, Sports, and Boat Show is at the Duke Energy Cincinnati Convention Center in downtown Cincinnati and takes place today, Saturday and Sunday. It occurs again Jan. 19-23.
In addition to boats on display, companies that sell boats, travel, marine services and different outdoor activities will be on hand.
This weekend’s portion of the boat show includes the Cincinnati Golf Show. The Cincinnati Hunting and Fishing Show is scheduled for the last five days of the event.
Admission to the boat show is $11 for adults and free for those age 13 and younger. On Wednesday, admission is only $1. Click Link Below for Full Story!
via Golf, hunting, fishing among features of large annual boat show.
Hunters take fewer deer during opening week of gun season | The Columbus Dispatch
December 9, 2010
Strong start offset by deteriorating weather
By Josh Jarman
The Columbus Dispatch
Despite this year’s strong start to the state’s firearms deer season, hunters in Ohio bagged fewer deer in the opening week of gun hunting than they did last year.Hunters took 104,442 white-tailed deer during the week-long season, which ran Nov. 29 through Sunday, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Hunters killed 114,633 during the same time last year.The week started with prime hunting weather, which quickly deteriorated as the week progressed, state officials said.Several counties popular with local hunters, including Athens, Coshocton, Guernsey, Knox, Licking and Muskingum, all placed in the top 10 counties in the state for harvested deer, with Guernsey leading that pack at 3,455 deer killed. Other deer-kill totals were: Licking, 3,351; Coshocton, 3,320; Knox, 2,843; Muskingum, 2,447; and Athens, 2,395.Tuscarawas led the state with 5,513 deer taken last week.While this year’s opening week of gun hunting yielded fewer deer, it was only marginally safer with seven hunting-related injuries reported throughout the state, four of which were self-inflicted. None of the incidents were fatal. Click Link Below For Full Story!
via Hunters take fewer deer during opening week of gun season | The Columbus Dispatch.
CNBC Takes Aim at Remington – New American
October 25, 2010
Written by Bob Adelmann
Monday, 25 October 2010 00:00
Remington 700The CNBC “Remington Under Fire” documentary that premiered October 20 misfired in terms of substantiating allegations that the trigger mechanism on Remington’s highly popular 700 series is unsafe. Instead, the “10-month investigation” essentially rehashed charges, allegations and complaints stretching back into history for years. The timing for the recycling of unsubtantiated charges was curious, considering the proximity of the program’s release to the elections.
The charges center on the trigger mechanism, designed years ago by Mike Walker, that allegedly allows a round to be discharged without the trigger being pressed. The heart-rending story of Gus Barber of Manhattan, Montana, was covered, going back to the unhappy incident in 2000 when nine-year-old Gus was killed when a Remington 700 rifle “inadvertently went off.” Currently there are more than 75 lawsuits pending against the company claiming that the rifle is unsafe.
One of the obvious agendas behind the report was the complaint by CNBC that recalls of the rifle cannot be ordered by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the BATFE, or the Justice Department. Consequently the poor consumer has no “protection” against the trigger risk.
The fact that the rifle has been manufactured for years, with more than five million of them being sold not only to private owners but also to the military services, was glossed over. The CPSC’s current lack of authority has been upheld repeatedly by the courts, which is a good thing according to the NRA: “Congress’ wisdom in refusing to give CPSC that power was proven in the 1990s when CPSC staff told the Clinton White House the agency ‘would love to get into the gun regulation business.’”
Remington was aware that the investigation was coming and developed an elegant website at www.remington700.tv refuting much of what CNBC’s charges: Click Link Below for Full Story!
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