Hunting News: Record Deer, Moose Attack & More!

Safari Club International cancels convention
After much contemplation and exhaustive effort, Safari Club International (SCI) has made the difficult decision to cancel its 2021 Hunters’ Convention. COVID-19-related restrictions imposed by the state of Nevada and city of Las Vegas to ensure a safe event environment during the ongoing pandemic has made it impossible to conduct a successful event for our members and exhibitors, or serve the greater good of wildlife conservation. Get the details HERE.

Hunting and Fishing groups release statement on the 30 by 30 concept
The idea of placing 30% of the planet’s land and water under protected status by 2030 has led to a lot of speculation on where outdoor organizations stand on the idea. In this article, a coalition of those groups tell you their positions on the idea. See it HERE.

Upland gamebird preserves are open and thriving
There is a network of bird hunting preserves across the entire country, and they are tailor made for social distancing. Pheasant, quail and partridge hunters are already accustomed to walking much further than six feet apart. Read more HERE.

Nebraska’s 2020-2021 Stubble Access Guide now available
The recently released 2020-2021 Stubble Access Guide highlights more than 40,000 additional acres of wheat and milo stubble and adjacent upland habitat land open for public access hunting in western Nebraska. Find out more HERE.

Iowa pheasant hunters gearing up for the opener
Tens of thousands of hunters in blaze orange will take to the fields when Iowa’s pheasant season opens Oct. 31. And with pheasant populations on par with the best counts in the past decade, hunters can afford to be optimistic. Read more HERE.

Watch for harmful algal blooms while hunting waterfowl around Utah
Many of Utah’s waterfowl hunts opened on Oct. 3, and hunters are getting out on the water across the state to harvest migrating geese and ducks. While they are prepared with decoys, dogs and ammunition, some hunters may not be as prepared to recognize and avoid harmful algal blooms on some Utah waterbodies. Learn more HERE.

Minnesota to auction seized gear
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will hold its second and final auction of confiscated fishing, hunting and trapping equipment on Oct. 24. The auction, which is online in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, includes 252 firearms and 39 bows that were confiscated following serious game and fish violations. Read more HERE.

Pope and Young Club convenes special panel for potential world-record deer
The Pope and Young Club has announced the formation of a Special Panel to verify the potential velvet World Record non-typical mule deer taken by Justin Gordon in LaPlata County, Colorado, on September 2nd, 2018. Find out more HERE.

Oh deer! Use extra caution when driving this fall
Collisions between vehicles and deer go up every fall. The combination of the rut and pressure from hunters makes the animals move around more. Read how to avoid hitting a deer HERE.

Colorado elk hunter has a too-close encounter with a cougar
A Colorado man who was elk hunting over the weekend had a bone-chilling experience after realizing his role as ‘the hunter’ had suddenly become ‘the hunted.’ See the video HERE.

Hunter drops charging moose at the last second
This video shows a very close call had by a Swedish moose hunter. He’s lucky to be alive. See the footage HERE.

Hornady wills Ammunition Maker of the Year
Hornady Manufacturing has once again been recognized as the Ammunition Manufacturer of the Year by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers. Find out more HERE. Nexgen Outfitters carries a wide range of Hornady products. See them HERE.

Riton Optics nominated as Optics Manufacturer of the Year
Riton Optics has been nominated as a finalist for the 2020 Optics Manufacturer of the Year by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers. Read more HERE. Nexgen Outfitters is a proud Riton Optics dealer and you can see its selection of Riton Optics products HERE.