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Blog by Larry Weishuhn “Let her run. She’ll soon stop, mouth the bait a bit and then take off again. Sometimes they’ll do that two or three times before trying to swallow the bait. Most people try to set the hook too early when they’re simply holding the bait in their mouth,” said guide Chris […]

The Lacey Act – Why We Should Pay Attention

By African Professional Hunters Association The Lacey Act, a conservation law in the USA, was enacted in 1900 to prevent hunters who illegally killed game in one state to transfer it across state lines and escape prosecution. Initially it was meant to address illegal commercial hunting, which, at that time, was decimating wildlife populations.  But […]

EP: 184 of DSC Campfires with Larry Weishuhn: Mule Deer Reminiscing

Mule deer are undoubtedly THE iconic western big game species, and one that is dear to Larry’s heart! In this episode Larry visits with the host of “The Journey” digital tv series, fellow wildlife biologist and hunting partner Brandon Houston to discuss mule deer in general, but also specifically some of the management programs they […]

Sportsmen’s Coalition Files Petitions with USFWS to Delist Wolves

Yesterday, the Sportsmen’s Alliance, together with Michigan Bear Hunters Association, Upper Peninsula Bear Houndsmen Association and Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association, filed a pair of petitions under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) on gray wolves. One petition is to recognize and delist a Western Great Lakes Distinct Population […]

EP: 183: Dr. Mike Arnold’s Africa

Dr. Mike Arnold, author of “Bringing Back the Lions” is not only back with Larry, he is also recently returned from another African fact-finding mission, thus time in Cameroon, gathering information for a new book he is currently working on regarding the hunting culture. In this fun and educational episode, he and Larry discuss a […]

EP: 182 A Texas Example of Excellence

Texas Wildlife Association established in 1985 by Larry Weishuhn, Gary Machen and Murphy Ray has come a long way since its formation. But the organization’s initial values, objectives and goals when first established continue today with greatly expanded programs. Larry recently had the opportunity to visit with Justin Dreibelbis, TWA’s Executive Director about the many […]

WSF: Managed by Science for BC & Yukon Dall’s Sheep

The Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) and its Chapters and Affiliates flash-raised $274,000 to fund a multi-jurisdictional Dall’s sheep project as part of the Carcross Cross-Border Sheep Project initiative. The appeal came during the final evening of a two-day WSF Chapter & Affiliate (C&A) Summit held in Rapid City, South Dakota, hosted by the Midwest Chapter […]

EP: 181 Spring Whitetail Activities, “Needs” to Know

Brandon Houston with whom Larry co-hosts “The Journey” outdoor television show on CarbonTV.com, but who is also a professional wildlife biologist like Larry this episode are talking about what the whitetail deer manager should be thinking about and doing during late Spring, covering everything from how to locally determine what to plant during the spring, […]

EP: 180 Larry is on “Deer Talk Now” with Dan Schmidt

In years past Larry served as the Southwest Field Editor for “Deer & Deer Hunting” magazine a position he truly enjoyed. During his tenure there he wrote the now classic book “Hunting Mature Buck” and co-authored “Southern Deer & Deer Hunting” book with Bill Bynum. in this episode Larry visits with “Deer & Deer Hunting’s” […]