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Snow increases a hunter’s chances to spot mule deers

Not deep snow that piles in drifts against the tent wall, but just enough to create a light background that makes a mule deer stand out.

Look for doves to hang around longer because of dry climate

Historically, a wet monsoonal weather front passes through Southern Nevada every year in the days leading up to the dove opener. But that didn’t happen this year.

Luck of the hunt plays role at ‘Big Ram Ridge’

Knowledge and experience can often mean the difference between filling your tag and going home empty, but it never hurts to have a little ram luck on your side.

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It’s important to check your fishing line regularly

Sometimes the longest lasting fishing lessons are those born out of adversity, especially if the instruction involves at least one good fish that got away.

Shooters take aim at clay targets in Ducks Unlimited event

The event is more than a gathering of shooting sports enthusiasts who enjoy breaking clay birds with their shotguns. It also serves as a fundraiser for DU’s waterfowl conservation efforts in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Nevada game officials schedule emergency mule deer hunts

The Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners endorsed plans for two emergency mule deer hunts in a designated portion of Area 6. With winter looming, the hunts are for antlerless deer and were put in place as a pre-emptive measure.

A way to give your opinion to ‘dang Fish and Game’

Back in the old days, I worked my way through college as a member of the university’s grounds crew. While many of my student co-workers loathed such work, I actually enjoyed it.

Sporting clays added enjoyment to Valentine’s Day

When it comes to deciding how to celebrate Valentine’s Day you generally won’t find shotguns and clay pigeons among the list of options. So imagine our surprise when my brother-in-law and nephew walked into the living room of the Southern Utah farm house we had rented and announced that we had an appointment to shoot a round of sporting clays.

Opinions sought for development on Lake Mohave

Changes are on tap for Cottonwood Cove and Katherine Landing, two of the three developed areas at Lake Mohave. Then again, they might not be, and the decision as to whether changes will take place could depend on your opinion along with those of all the other recreationists who are willing to share their thoughts about what happens at these popular destinations.

Hunting test holds dogs to high standards

To say that Sam is excited would be a gross understatement, and anyone who says Sam would rather be curled up on the couch or lying in the shade is out of touch with reality.