Application Deadlines:
If Huntin’ Fool processes your applications please realize these states have been done and you can view those receipts on your online portfolio if you haven’t already.

Wyoming deer and antelope is due online or in their office by March 15, 2010 at 5pm MST.
Reminder: The Wyoming POINTS ONLY deadline for all species is July 1 – September 30, 2010.

Montana general elk and deer is due online or postmarked by March 15, 2010.
Reminder: Sheep, Moose, and Goat isn’t due until May 1, 2010.

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Well, it’s official, the Outdoors International team is headed to South Africa. Africa has been on Cory’s Bucket List for a long time. I think every red-blooded American male has dreamed of going to Africa, and he’s not any different. He’s excited to say the least. The trip is in May and guess what? Cory needs some people to go with him. Wanna go?

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An outstanding opportunity has been returned to Grand Slam Club / Ovis (GSCO) by a generous member and is available via internet auction.

John Pelton originally purchased this special package at our 2007 convention.  Unable to go, he graciously donated this trip back to GSCO.  This event combines alpine hunting with European travel and is not simply V.I.P. in name only. It is a one of a kind experience, not only for the hunter but a companion as well.

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RENO, Nev.– Amateur and professional elk callers from eight states–California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington–have medaled in the RMEF/Leupold World Elk Calling Championships for 2010.

Competition concluded March 6 in Reno, Nev., held as part of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s 26th Annual Elk Camp & Hunting, Fishing and Outdoor Expo.

Results:

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Social Media Campaign a Success
A nationwide campaign to educate a leading winemaker about the true agenda of the nation’s largest anti-hunting group has met with success.

The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance (USSA) had called upon sportsmen nationwide to contact the maker and distributor of Yellow Tail wine regarding their financial support of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).  After being besieged by angry consumers, Casella Wines, the Australian producers of Yellow Tail, responded to the criticism by issuing a statement that it will no longer support any lobbying groups.

As previously reported, the USSA immediately contacted the American distributor of Yellow Tail as soon as it became aware that the wine company was preparing to donate $100,000 to HSUS.  After hearing no response, the USSA issued an action alert that was picked up by numerous sportsmen groups, farming organizations, and individuals.  This set off a flurry of online activity throughout social media sites including Facebook.  This put significant pressure on Yellow Tail to revise its decision to partner with HSUS.

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Gunnison, Colo.–Gunnison elk hunters will see significant regulation and license changes for the 2010 big game seasons.  Two groups–archery hunters and second-season rifle hunters–are affected most by changes to license allocation and should plan carefully before arriving to the Gunnison area this fall.

“We want to make sure hunters accustomed to purchasing over-the-counter elk licenses are aware of these changes well before the start of the seasons,” said J Wenum, DOW area wildlife manager for Gunnison.  “We don’t want hunters showing up here realizing they cannot purchase licenses or that licenses have been sold out.”

Beginning this year, archery hunters can no longer purchase over-the-counter licenses for Game Management Units 54, 55 and 551. All Gunnison archery licenses are allocated by the limited drawing only for the 2010 season.  Therefore, bow hunters must participate in the spring drawing and have applications submitted prior to the April 6 deadline to obtain licenses for these Units.

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If you are interested obtaining a Utah Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) Non-Resident Permit, read on!

David White (hollopnt@gmail.com)  is working on setting up a UTAH Non-Resident Concealed Carry Course – details below.  In summary, the UTAH Non-Resident permit has reciprocity with the bulk of our 50 states, far more than Virginia, allowing an individual to carry a weapon in significantly more locations.  Dave White is setting the course up and he needs 20 folks to actually hold the course – they’re up to 11.

Per WV state law WV residents may only carry in WV on a WV permit; WV residents acquiring the Utah permit commonly do so to increase the number of states in which they may carry. Should you have non-resident folks attending from PA, OH, VA this does not apply, they may carry in those states and WV on the Utah permit alone. The Utah permit is also ok for WV carry for folks such as students who maintain their permanent residence / drivers license in another state but are going to school in WV or similar.

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Colorado Division of Wildlife will hold a series of hunting seminars in southeastern Colorado to help big game hunters prepare for the 2010 seasons. 
 
Hunters are invited to attend sessions in Cheyenne Wells, La Junta, Lamar, Limon, Colorado Springs, Simla, Ellicott, Kiowa, Pueblo, Canon City, Buena Vista, and Salida.
 
At the seminars, DOW staff will detail changes in hunting seasons and answer questions about obtaining limited licenses for deer, elk, pronghorn, and other big game species.   The information will be especially helpful for newcomers, but also helpful for seasoned veterans looking to find out how to maximize their hunting opportunities.

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DENVER, Colo.–Big game hunters can now experience the excitement and adventure of Colorado elk hunting by immersing themselves in “Elk Camp Colorado,”the latest online video from the Colorado Division of Wildlife. 

Filmed in high-definition video and recorded in digital audio, “Elk Camp Colorado” takes viewers on an intimate journey deep into Colorado’s backcountry, capturing one of the most time-honored and cherished big game hunting traditions–the elk camp.

The 12-minute video also provides a wealth of information to assist hunters, including overviews of Colorado’s big game hunting regulations and license application process.  

“This video is a wonderful tool for helping people get started and teaching them to be more successful on their hunt,” said Tyler Baskfield, DOW communications manager.  “It’s also highly entertaining and does a great job at getting people excited about hunting in Colorado.”

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There has been a public outcry since the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance (USSA) first alerted the nation about Australian wine maker Yellow Tail’s planned $100,000 donation to the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).  Subsequently, Yellow Tail has stated it still plans to make the donation to the nation’s largest anti-hunting group despite the growing opposition of America’s sportsmen and farmers.

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