Nashville, Tennessee – The Tennessee Wildlife and Resources Agency (TWRA) states that the 2019 Tennessee spring hunting season for gray, fox and red squirrels begins on Saturday, May 11 and will continue through Sunday, June 9.
The daily bag limit is 10, the same for the fall/winter squirrel season, which runs from the end of August to the end of February.
2019 Tennessee Spring Squirrel Season Begins May 11
Squirrel hunting is a great way to start hunting. There are open public areas for hunting in the Hiwassee Refuge, McGlothin-Largen WMA, and Chuck Swan State Forest so anyone can come and try it out.
There are five species of tree squirrels found in Tennessee. Two species, the southern flying squirrel and the northern flying squirrel, are not hunted. They are small, nocturnal and rarely seen.
For more information on Tennessee hunting seasons and licensing information, obtain a 2018-19 Tennessee Hunting and Trapping Guide, available at TWRA regional offices and hunting and fishing license agents or visit the site TWRA website www.tnwildlife.org to view a copy of the guide.
Sixteen non-residential hunters in Missouri were recently cited for violating the state’s wildlife code after hunting 471 squirrels in a two-day period. Although it is currently open season, the state limits the number of squirrels a hunter can capture and possess.
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) said it had some of the squirrels as evidence awaiting adjudication.
According to an MDC Facebook post Tuesday, locals spotted nonresidential squirrel hunters “in and around the Present River Conservation Area” — 29,000 acres of Ozark forest commonly used for hunting, wildlife viewing, fishing, etc.
The group had been hunting for two days and, in that time, harvested 471 squirrels; however, this number exceeded the legal catch limit at 151.
“Missouri regulations allow for the daily take of 10 squirrels and a possession limit of two daily limits for a total of no more than 20 squirrels in possession per person,” the MDC said in the post.
“Missouri regulations also require all game to be separate and identifiable to each hunter,” the post continued.
A graphic photo attached to the post showed the squirrels gathered in small piles, but there appear to be no tags or labels identifying which piles belong to which of the hunters.
The open season for squirrel hunting in Missouri began in May and ends on February 15. To participate, hunters must have the proper permits and adhere to state-approved hunting methods. Accepted methods for hunting small game and squirrel hunting include crossbows, guns, and cage traps.
Traps must be properly labeled, checked daily, and have an opening of 144 square inches or less.
Of course, hunters must also abide by state possession limits.
MDC stated that “multiple” hunters had been arrested, although it did not give an exact number. All 16 hunters were cited for “possession of excess squirrels,” and the 151 excess squirrels were also taken and are being held as evidence pending adjudication.
Locals are encouraged to call MPC and report any potential wildlife law violations.
“Thank you concerned citizens of the track. Absolutely disgusting,” said a Facebook commenter. “[H]MDC Ope threw the book at them.”
“Excellent job,” added the Missouri Association of Conservation Agents.
“Possession and daily limits are in place to help keep wildlife populations at harvestable levels so that everyone has the opportunity now and in the future to pursue wildlife,” they continued. “Without them, localized or even statewide wildlife populations would certainly plummet.”
Sixteen non-residential hunters in Missouri were recently cited for violating the state’s wildlife code after hunting 471 squirrels in a two-day period. State regulations allow the daily capture of 10 squirrels per hunter. dgwildlife/iStock
Backpacking moose hunting is about as team-intensive as it sounds. You need what you need to hunt well and be comfortable on the ground at night, but you also need to be careful not to overdo it. While you may not need to sweat every single ounce as much as you would for a sheep hunt, you may end up wishing you had. Just about everything that goes in with you has to come back out, possibly in the same load as an 80-pound elk hindquarter.
While we don’t have space to go over the minutiae of everything I took on my New Mexico moose hunt with Steve Rinella in MeatEater Season 10 Part 2, now available on Netflix, I do want to talk about some of my most valuable and critical pieces of equipment.
Phelps Metal Bugle Pipe
As you can see in that episode, my moose calling style relies heavily on blowing bugles when conditions are right. I play the bugle to locate the bulls and lure them into a fight once we are close. Both situations are favored by high volume noise. That’s why I created and patented the first commercially available metal cornet tube, because I wanted one.
Not only is this horn louder and sharper than previous offerings, it’s also available with a flared mouthpiece for use with a diaphragm call or our new EZ Bugler mouthpiece. That recent release is simpler to use and more comfortable for beginners than a diaphragm in the mouth, but it also goes very loud, producing convincing, nuanced growls and bull screams.
First Lite Corrugated Casting Pant
I’m not the first to say it, but the Corrugate Foundry is the best hunting pant out there. The ergonomic cut and bombproof design hits all the high points I’m looking for to cover my lower half. For an early season outdoor hunt like this, I want to stay warm at night and on chilly mornings, but cool off in the heat of the day. Most of all, I don’t want to wear more than one set of pants on my legs. With chunky fabric and well-placed side zippers, the Corrugate Foundry Pants allow me to accomplish all of those elements while hiking hard for a week in the woods.
MeatEater X Argali Large Game MOB Pack Game Bags
Meat bags can be one of the items that big game hunters overlook or don’t consider the most. Sure, the $14 four-pack of chiffon pillowcases will swaddle your quarters and suspend them off the ground, but they’ll tear themselves apart at the sight of a sticky bush.
Argali play bags are a revelation to anyone who has suffered with inferior products in the past. The Big Game (Meat on the Bone) MOB Pack is big and serious enough to fit a whole quartered bull elk or similar sized game, hang it in the trees and take it to the truck. Constructed of durable, breathable fabric with drawstring paracord closures and cinch loops for hanging, these bags set a new standard for meat-carrying ability.
Do you want to see everything we used in this hunt? You can check the full list of teams here. And if you haven’t seen the episode yet, head over to Netflix now.
Finding the right firearm for your small game hunting needs can be a timely task. Once you’ve found the one that’s right for you, there are plenty of firearm accessories on the market to fine-tune it to make it perfect for the small game you’re chasing.
The following accessories can help make your hunt more enjoyable, comfortable, and successful.
shooting sticks Often the window of opportunity is very narrow when it comes to shooting opportunities at small animals like squirrels and rabbits. Since you won’t always have time to find a good resting position, and since you’ll often shoot at upward angles when looking for squirrels, a shooting stick can be invaluable.
It can be a commercially produced shooting stick, like the monopods made by Stony Point, or simply a forked stick that you cut on the spot with the saw on your multi-tool. Just make sure the stick is sturdy and thick enough for your hand to grip comfortably.
scope covers Protect your scope. For one thing, scopes are expensive and you don’t want the lens to get scratched. On the other hand, it’s nearly impossible to aim when your lenses are obscured by snow or excessive moisture. When conditions warrant use, keep the scope covered until you are ready to shoot.
Neoprene “visor socks” are a great bet, because they are inexpensive, durable, and provide a bit of impact protection to the body of the visor. Oilcloth “bikini-style” covers are great at keeping moisture out, but they tend to fall apart. Same with flip-top viewfinder caps. If you’re sitting on a blind, these are fine. Hunters who put a few miles on their boots often find that flip tops are easy to demolish.
Sling A sling allows you to carry the weight of your rifle or shotgun on your shoulder, freeing up your hands for sighting, dodging limbs, and other tasks. Since .22 rifles are generally lighter and smaller than high powered centerfires, you can get away with using a thinner and therefore less obtrusive sling than you might need to use on your deer rifle. .
A sling made from 1” strip of leather or nylon webbing is usually sufficient. However, insist on quality hardware for all of your rifle slings. You don’t want to risk the integrity of your tuned double two just to save a few bucks on a slingshot.
travel case A good travel case protects against bumps and scratches from travel. As well as cosmetics, this ensures that your range doesn’t go out of scratch. I prefer Boyt and Pelican hard cases, but these might be considered overkill for a .22.
Soft cases are also a good option, but they don’t offer enough protection for air travel. Airlines require firearms to be stored in a lockable hard case.
BOISE – The temperatures are starting to rise and the days are long, and that’s good news for recreational shooters looking to get outside of the city limits to shoot. Summer is a popular season for recreational shooters statewide, but it’s also a critical time of year for some non-game bird species commonly found in popular shooting areas.
While most recreational hunters and shooters follow the law, Fish and Game enforcement officials remind shooters that they are likely to encounter protected wildlife that is not game, and to pay a high price for pulling the trigger on a protected species.
Two men recently pleaded guilty to illegally capturing a golden eagle (a protected bird of prey) in the Morley Nelson Snake River National Raptor Conservation Area. Both men were sentenced to two years of probation, as well as a two-year ban on hunting and possession of firearms. They each had to pay restitution of more than $3,000.
It is a shooter’s responsibility to know the law, and a good rule of thumb is to shoot at targets rather than wildlife, unless you know exactly what you are shooting at and are doing so legally.
“Illegal shooting of protected non-game wildlife such as owls, hawks, eagles, and other birds, such as long-billed curlews, is a persistent and prevalent problem in Idaho,” said Deniz Aygen, observable wildlife biologist for Fish and Game. “Long-billed Curlews and many species of raptors are identified by Fish and Game as most in need of conservation, and unfortunately substantial poaching occurs in areas that were established to aid in their conservation, but are also Widely used by recreational shooters.”
Nearly all non-game bird species found in Idaho are protected and therefore illegal to shoot. There are some non-native species that can be taken year-round with a valid hunting license, including European starlings, Eurasian collared doves, house sparrows and rock pigeons.
Photo: Mike Demick
ground squirrels
This time of year, many shooters target ground squirrels throughout the state. While there are some species of ground squirrels open to hunting, such as the Uinta or the Colombian ground squirrel, some ground squirrels are protected. For example, northern and southern Idaho ground squirrels, rock squirrels, Piute ground squirrels (in eastern Idaho), Merriam ground squirrels, golden-mantled ground squirrels, and Wyoming ground squirrels ( in southwestern Idaho) are all protected species and should not be attacked.
If you can’t tell the difference between an unprotected and a protected species of ground squirrel, or any other wildlife, you shouldn’t target them.
Visit Fish and Game’s Ground Squirrel website for a complete list of protected and unprotected ground squirrel species before you head out.
Individuals can help preserve Idaho’s hunting and fishing heritage by reporting poaching. Make the call if something doesn’t seem right. Contact Citizens Against Poaching at 1-800-632-5999.
A 71-year-old Iowa City, Iowa man was fined $855 for shooting and wounding a US Marine with an air rifle in October 2021.
In April, Philip Olson, who claimed he was hunting a squirrel, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor after turning himself in to police, violating a local ordinance that prohibits the firing of toy guns and slingshots, according to the Iowa City Press-Citizen.
Accidentally shot 20-year-old Lance Cpl. He hit Heefner in the head as the Marine passed by, leaving him critically injured.
Heefner was in town on leave to see his grandparents and friends when he decided to go out to dinner with Panda Express. He was scheduled for his first deployment to Okinawa, Japan, a week after the incident, the outlet reported.
Ammunition from Olson’s BB gun struck Heefner, who was driving on the 6 Freeway. He crashed his car into the median, where police found him. The errant pellet hit Heefner in the temple, leaving him in critical condition. Doctors had to remove a part of his skull.
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“It’s a tragedy that he joined the Marine Corps to serve his country and instead of being in a foreign country and getting shot, he comes to his hometown and gets shot by a stray bullet,” his father said. to the local KCRG.
Olson apologized to Heefner’s family during the trial, saying he had “wasted my life and the life of an innocent young man.”
Heefner’s father, according to The Associated Press, said the Marine is experiencing memory loss, is unable to walk unassisted and can no longer use his left arm.
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Sarah Sicard is a senior editor at Military Times. She previously served as Digital Editor for Military Times and Editor for Army Times. Her other work can be found at National Defense Magazine, Task & Purpose, and Defense News.
A 71-year-old Iowa City, Iowa man was fined $855 for shooting and wounding a US Marine with an air rifle in October 2021.
In April, Philip Olson, who claimed he was hunting a squirrel, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor after turning himself in to police, violating a local ordinance that prohibits the firing of toy guns and slingshots, according to the Iowa City Press-Citizen.
Accidentally shot 20-year-old Lance Cpl. He hit Heefner in the head as the Marine passed by, leaving him critically injured.
Heefner was in town on leave to see his grandparents and friends when he decided to go out to dinner with Panda Express. He was scheduled for his first deployment to Okinawa, Japan, a week after the incident, the outlet reported.
Ammunition from Olson’s BB gun struck Heefner, who was driving on the 6 Freeway. He crashed his car into the median, where police found him. The errant pellet hit Heefner in the temple, leaving him in critical condition. Doctors had to remove a part of his skull.
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“It’s a tragedy that he joined the Marine Corps to serve his country and instead of being in a foreign country and getting shot, he comes to his hometown and gets shot by a stray bullet,” his father said. to the local KCRG.
Olson apologized to Heefner’s family during the trial, saying he had “wasted my life and the life of an innocent young man.”
Heefner’s father, according to The Associated Press, said the Marine is experiencing memory loss, is unable to walk unassisted and can no longer use his left arm.
Observation Post is Military Times’ one-stop shop for all things off-duty. Stories can reflect the author’s observations.
Sarah Sicard is a senior editor at Military Times. She previously served as Digital Editor for Military Times and Editor for Army Times. Her other work can be found at National Defense Magazine, Task & Purpose, and Defense News.
A 71-year-old Iowa City, Iowa man was fined $855 for shooting and wounding a US Marine with an air rifle in October 2021.
In April, Philip Olson, who claimed he was hunting a squirrel, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor after turning himself in to police, violating a local ordinance that prohibits the firing of toy guns and slingshots, according to the Iowa City Press-Citizen.
Accidentally shot 20-year-old Lance Cpl. He hit Heefner in the head as the Marine passed by, leaving him critically injured.
Heefner was in town on leave to see his grandparents and friends when he decided to go out to dinner with Panda Express. He was scheduled for his first deployment to Okinawa, Japan, a week after the incident, the outlet reported.
Ammunition from Olson’s BB gun struck Heefner, who was driving on the 6 Freeway. He crashed his car into the median, where police found him. The errant pellet hit Heefner in the temple, leaving him in critical condition. Doctors had to remove a part of his skull.
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“It’s a tragedy that he joined the Marine Corps to serve his country and instead of being in a foreign country and getting shot, he comes to his hometown and gets shot by a stray bullet,” his father said. to the local KCRG.
Olson apologized to Heefner’s family during the trial, saying he had “wasted my life and the life of an innocent young man.”
Heefner’s father, according to The Associated Press, said the Marine is experiencing memory loss, is unable to walk unassisted and can no longer use his left arm.
Observation Post is Military Times’ one-stop shop for all things off-duty. Stories can reflect the author’s observations.
Sarah Sicard is a senior editor at Military Times. She previously served as Digital Editor for Military Times and Editor for Army Times. Her other work can be found at National Defense Magazine, Task & Purpose, and Defense News.
History Channel Episode 5 Only, season 9, takes place during days 21-26. Eight contestants remain at the beginning of the episode.
This is a recap and review of episode 5. At the end, I will provide some guesses as to who will last until the end and who could successfully hunt a bear.
Spoilers to follow!
Adam
Treefort Guy begins his segments by highlighting his squirrel-hunting prowess. He also takes a moment to show off his shelter window, which honestly seems like it adds a lot of aesthetic value to the space. But then Adam’s stomach hurts. He is concerned that it is a parasite like giardia and finds some birch bark for tea. Luckily, he feels better the next day.
jessi
We only see Jessie briefly in this episode, where she is still building her shelter. I’ll be so disappointed if she leaves before she can finish it!
Juan Pablo
Juan Pablo scared me when he explained that he was drinking unboiled water.
He also spends time building a dock. At first, he was skeptical (possibly because he doubted his abilities after the unboiled water thing), but it turns out that the dock made fishing for him quite effective. He can cast longer and the fish seems to be easier to catch. He manages to catch six brook trout! Docks, not just for drinking beer, apparently.
karie lee
Karie Lee’s segments feel like a Bob Ross episode as she always has a positive and enthusiastic mindset. She starts out in a great mood, as usual, and she doesn’t even get frustrated when she misses a shot with a squirrel. She explains that she wants to forge a spiritual connection with the land while she is on the show and appears to be doing so. She also manages to catch a large brook trout while she is fly fishing. Karie Lee is just connecting with a smile on her face.
Thomas
Most of Tom’s segment focuses on his hideout. He is the one who was building his on the side of the cliff, using the land side as a wall. He likened his shelter to a mix of “cabin, mine shaft, and giant basket,” which seemed pretty apt to me. He also used river clay and stone to create a fireplace that honestly looked like it had been thrown from someone’s cabin.
Tom also gave us a lesson on the daily trap check, explaining that it’s inhumane not to do it and that you could lose your prey if another animal takes it. He catches a decent sized snowshoe hare in his third trap and makes a rabbit stew. I think Tom is moving up in my estimation of the final contenders.
benji
Lastly, we have Benji. He was one of my favorites last week, so this week he took an interesting turn. Guy, I told you not to eat that beaver!
Before my reasons for saying so came up, Benji talked about why he was putting off hunting a bear for a few weeks. He claimed that there was no way to preserve meat efficiently without cold weather. I never considered that!
Benji finally works on his permanent shelter, using the Wikiup style, and sharpens his axe. He also creates a fleshing beam to remove fat from beaver fur. He gets the fat equivalent of a beaver’s tail to turn into suet, and puts the fat in his tail to transport it. Is that where his future problem came from? Or was it him from eating from an animal that stayed too long after it died? Or maybe it was bad luck from another source (maybe from that grouse he shot)? Either way, Benji gets sick.
He wakes up with a terrible stomach ache and spends his time trying to remedy it with yarrow, Qigong exercises and naps. Finally, after constant burping and other less pleasant bodily experiences, she has to ask for help fearing serious illness. Is it Canada’s latent revenge for hunting our national animal? If so, Terry from last week should be careful!
It’s really too bad for Benji. He was a real contender to stay until the end, and I thought he was the most likely to catch a bear. It just shows you that sometimes the most dangerous things in the forest are not the animals but the microscopic beings that can cause an enormous amount of damage. If I ever went on the show (ha!), one of my items would be a big tub of hand sanitizer. my review
Since Benji is out of the running, my top three based on this episode are Jessie, Adam, and Terry.
For now, Juan Pablo can stick to the bear hunt prediction because the guy constantly surprises me.
The next episode airs June 30 on the History Channel.
TS Beier is obsessed with science fiction, the ruins of the industry and Fallout. She is the author of What Branches Grow, a post-apocalyptic novel (which was a Top 5 finalist at the 2020 Kindle Book Awards and a semi-finalist in Hugh Howey’s 2021 Self-Published Science Fiction Competition), and the Burnt Ship Trilogy (space opera). She is a book reviewer, editor, freelance writer, and co-owner of Rising Action Publishing Co. She currently lives in Ontario, Canada, with her husband, two wild children, and a shepherd-mastiff.
