http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/Forum Threads http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_136/ http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_136/ Shooting Seasons & Quarry SpeciesThere are a number of birds, wildfowl (ducks and geese) and animals which can be shot legally. For many species there is a close season during which time it is illegal to shoot them. The provision of this undisturbed period ensures that they are able to breed and disperse and grow in peace. The species and seasons for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are shown below. Game(1) , Wildfowl - Open Seasons (dates inclusive) SpeciesEngland, Scotland and WalesNorthern Ireland(see note 2)PheasantOct 1 - Feb 1Oct 1 - Jan 31PartridgeSept 1 - Feb 1Sept 1- Jan 31GrouseAug 12 - Dec 10Aug 12 - Nov 30Ptarmigan (only found in Scotland)Aug 12 - Dec 10--Blackgame (not currently found in NI)Aug 20 - Dec 10--Common SnipeAug 12 - Jan 31Sept 1 - Jan 31Jack SnipeProtected at all timesSept 1 - Jan 31WoodcockOct 1- Jan 31Oct 1 - Jan 31Woodcock - ScotlandSept 1 - Jan 31--Duck & Goose - inlandSept 1 - Jan 31Sept 1 - Jan 31Duck & Goose - below HWM of ordinary spring tidesSept 1 - Feb 20Sept 1 - Jan 31Coot/MoorhenSept 1 - Jan 31Protected at all timesGolden PloverSept 1 - Jan 31Sept 1 - Jan 31CurlewProtected at all timesSept 1 - Jan 31Hare (cannot be sold Mar 1st to July 31st)Moorland & unenclosed land subject to closed season Aug 12 - Jan 31Deer - Open Seasons (dates inclusive)SpeciesSexEngland, Wales and Northern IrelandScotlandRedStagsAug 1 - April 30July 1 - Oct 20 HindsNov 1 - Feb 28th/29thOct 21 - Feb 15FallowBucksAug 1 - April 30Aug 1 - April 30 DoesNov 1 - Feb 28/29thOct 21 - Feb 15SikaStagsAug 1 - April 30thJuly 1st - Oct 20th HindsNov 1st - Feb 28th/29thOct 21st - Feb 15thRoe (not currently found in NI)BucksApril 1st - Oct 31stApril 1st - Oct 20thDoesNov 1st - Feb 28th/29thOct 21st - Mar 31stRed / Sika Hybrids (NI only)StagsAug 1st - April 30thJuly 1st - Oct 20th HindsNov 1st - Feb 28th/29thOct 21st - Feb 15thChinese Water Deer - (only found in England) Nov 1st - Feb 28th/29th(Note: 3)--Muntjac (not currently found in NI) --(Note 4)--   NOTES FOR ATTENTION 1  Game licences are still required by law.  These should be acquired from your local post office. ("Game" means hares, pheasants, partridges, grouse, heath and moor game and black game.  Rabbits are not included).2 Please note BASC Northern Ireland can provide further detail on specific issues relating to Northern Ireland quarry & seasons.3 Chinese Water Deer no season applies but due to difficulties in identifying immature males and females the above culling period is followed.4 Muntjac no season applies to this species but recommendations are that does only to be culled if pregnant or immature to reduce leaving dependent young.Please Note: This technical information sheet is for guidance on some of the main laws affecting your sport, if you need any further information please contact the BASC Head Office on 01244 573000 or see your members guide for further information sources, additional publications and detailed information. Ducks and Geese Non-Lead Shot use for waterfowl-See specific technical information from BASC Research Team or Country Offices. England, Wales & Scotland: The duck and geese species that can be shot are: GadwallGoldeneyePintailPochardShovelerWigeonTufted DuckMallardTealCanadaGreylagPink-footedWhite-fronted goose (in England and Wales only) BASC has had confirmation from Defra that the Sections 2 and 13 of the Protection of Birds Act 1954 which prohibits the shooting of geese on Sundays in certain counties of England (see below) has been superseded by the General Licence.(Cornwall, Devon, Doncaster, Great Yarmouth, Isle of Ely, Leeds County Borough, Norfolk, Pembroke, Somerset, North and West ridings of Yorkshire).The prohibition under the Protection of Birds Act 1954 refer to a season, this season did not include Sundays, Sundays then became seasonally prohibited, not banned. The general licence removes the seasonality of the shooting and in any case takes precedent as a special licence. That is to say: Canada geese can be shot, on Sundays, anywhere in England, so long as they are taken under the criteria set out in the licence.Northern Ireland: There is no shooting on the foreshore after 31st January, shooting of any wild bird including pest species is prohibited at night. Duck and goose species that can be shot are: GadwallGoldeneyePintailPochardScaupShovelerWigeonTufted DuckMallard Canada TealGreylagPink-footedProhibited Methods of Taking/Killing Wildlife (Including Game) Please note additional legislation applies to deer, further information is available from the BASC Deer Department on 01244 573047It is illegal to use certain methods for killing or taking wildlife. Unless stated the following offences, which are subject to prosecution, apply to both birds and animals: - The use of any automatic or semi-automatic weapon against any bird except the Bird Pest Species and some mammals.  "Automatic weapon" and "semi-automatic weapon" includes any weapon the magazine of which is capable of holding more than two rounds.- The use of any form of artificial lighting, mirror or other dazzling device (see BASC Lamping Code of Practice for exemptions).- The use of any mechanically propelled vehicle in immediate pursuit of wildlife for the purpose of killing or taking.- The use of any self-locking snare.- The use of any bow or crossbow or explosive other than ammunition for a firearm (or shotgun).- The use of any live animal or bird as a decoy which is tethered or which is secured by means of braces or other similar appliances, or which is blind, maimed or injured.- The use of shotgun where the barrel has an internal diameter, at the muzzle, of more than 1¾  inches (Birds only).- The use of any device for illuminating a target (see BASC Lamping Code of Practice for exemptions inches).- The use of any sound recording to act as a decoy (Birds only).The Sale of Dead Wild Birds The sale of the following dead wild birds is allowed during the period from September 1st - February 28th where present in England, Wales and Scotland: ShovelerPochardCootTufted DuckMallardTealPintailGolden PloverWoodcockCommon SnipeWigeonThe sale of dead wild birds is prohibited in Northern Ireland but the sale of the following species is allowed at all times: Feral PigeonWoodpigeonThe sale of game is subject to the Game Acts, a licence is required to take and/or sell game and is available from main Post Offices. Bird Pest Species Control of pest birds such as the woodpigeon and crows must comply with the general licences issued by each country in the UK. It is extremely important that you read the licences and abide by their terms and conditions. Licences have been renewed for 2007 in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland Mammals Recognised as Pests The following mammals can be controlled by legally approved methods all year round: FoxRat*Mice* RabbitGrey SquirrelMink Weasel Stoat Feral Cat * All species except Dormice Hare Seasons: The Ground Game Act 1880 (Amended 1906) Section 1(3) should be consulted when shooting hares on moorland and unenclosed land in England, Scotland and Wales.Sunday and Christmas Day Shooting England & Wales:No game (including hare) may be shot in any county on any Sunday or on Christmas Day. No wildfowl may be shot in the following counties on Sunday because orders prohibiting it were made under the Protection of Birds Act 1954: Anglesey, Brecknock, Caernarvon, Camarthen, Cardigan, Cornwall, Denbigh, Devon, Doncaster, Glamorgan, Great Yarmouth County Borough, Isle of Ely, Lees County Borough, Merioneth, Norfolk, Pembroke, Somerset, North and West Ridings of Yorkshire. Northern Ireland (Wildlife Order Northern Ireland): All wild birds are protected on Sunday or on Christmas Day. Scotland:There are no statutory restrictions on the killing of game on Sunday or on Christmas Day although it is not customary to do so. Wildfowl may not be shot on any Sunday or on Christmas Day. Mon, 30 Apr 2007 05:04:13 -0400 http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_144/ http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_144/ does anybody have any cool mounts or  anything,,,,,  if you do put your picture on here so we can check em out Thu, 3 May 2007 01:05:56 -0400 http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_143/ http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_143/ Does anyone know how to offically score a turkey?? I had a customer ask and I do not know the exact science of it. Any help would be appreciated. thanks, Trisha Thu, 3 May 2007 00:05:23 -0400 http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_141/ http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_141/ i'm new to this idea and just got certified to do it up here and dont' really know what to do just looking for suggestions and ideas. what to use for bait? different ways to size bears. i'm all ears or i guess eyes or whatever Wed, 2 May 2007 00:05:22 -0400 http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_132/ http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_132/ I love to trap and would happily spend all day every day running trap lines.  If you've visited my profile and looked at my pictures you'll see the sort of traps I use.  They are mainly bodygrip traps I use, although as you will also see I have live catch traps.Does anyone else on here run trap lines?  If so what do you usually trap? and what's your favourite traps/methods? Sat, 28 Apr 2007 16:04:46 -0400 http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_124/ http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_124/ National NewsPrint   E-mail story   Most e-mailed   Change text size MASSACRE AT VIRGINIA TECH: POLITICSDemocrats now shun stricter gun lawsThe party has begun to win elections on GOP turf with candidates who embrace the hunting and firearm cultures.By Peter Wallsten, Times Staff WriterApril 20, 2007 GraphicPoll Do you think new federal gun control legislation would help prevent deadly shootings like Virginia Tech?Yes, buying guns is still too easy in some states.No, we need better enforcement of existing restrictions.Related Stories-Lawmakers urge closing gaps in federal-state gun laws-Attitudes toward guns after Virginia shooting-Virginia shootings focus political campaigns on firearms-In massacre's wake, Democratic Senate leader urges caution on more gun laws-Gun control debate resumes, on one side anywayWASHINGTON — Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska strode across an open field, a rifle draped over his shoulder. Brian Schweitzer, running for governor of Montana, wore camouflage as he peered through the viewfinder perched atop his gun.Those images, featured in television ads promoting the candidacies of two Democrats, help explain why the Democratic-controlled Congress is not rushing to pass stricter gun laws after the shootings at Virginia Tech that left 33 people dead and spurred renewed calls in some circles for further restrictions on firearm sales.Democrats have traditionally backed gun restrictions. President Clinton signed an assault weapons ban in 1994, a bill passed by a Democratic Congress. After the deaths of 15 people at Colorado's Columbine High School in 1999, he and Democratic lawmakers pushed for more gun laws. But they were stymied by the Republicans who then held congressional majorities.Democrats now nurse thin majorities in the House and Senate — majorities they attained last year in part because they recruited candidates who opposed more gun laws and who won on traditionally Republican turf. And many in the party are embracing the culture of hunting that is a way of life in rural America.The muted response on Capitol Hill to the Virginia Tech massacre underscores an evolving willingness among some Democrats from the party's urban and coastal strongholds to recognize the political realities that face colleagues who need rural votes to win office. It also illustrates a growing belief within the party that Democrats probably cannot keep power without a strategy to appeal to voters in the typically conservative heartland.Many strategists believe that the 1994 assault weapons ban cost the party its congressional majorities later that year in the midterm election. In 2000, Democrat Al Gore's loss in the presidential race was blamed in part on the gun issue. And in 2001, a successful gubernatorial campaign by a Democrat who embraced gun rights persuaded many party leaders of the political value in courting hunters.The party's 2004 presidential nominee, Sen. John F. Kerry of Massachusetts, attempted to score points with gun enthusiasts, donning camouflage and hoisting a 12-gauge, double-barreled shotgun for a day of duck hunting in the battleground state of Ohio."If we're going to be a majority party, it has to be a coalition of people that don't agree on every issue," said Karl Struble, a Democratic strategist who has produced pro-gun-rights ads for several candidates. "There are an awful lot of Democrats in the middle part of the country that do not believe there ought to be intrusive laws about the rights to own guns."Nelson's easy reelection in November, along with wins over GOP incumbents by fellow gun rights supporters James Webb in Virginia and Jon Tester in Montana, helped secure the Senate for Democrats. Meanwhile, several socially conservative Democrats ousted Republican incumbents to give the party its House majority.The powerful National Rifle Assn., which is traditionally aligned with Republicans, backed more than 60 Democrats in congressional races in 2006, while remaining neutral in other key races."Democrats woke up and realized what Republicans have known for a long time, which is that the [gun rights] culture is here and it's not going anywhere," said Steve Jarding, a Democratic strategist who advised Webb.In Montana in 2004, a television ad showed Schweitzer aiming a rifle as he touted his NRA membership. Polls have shown Schweitzer enjoying strong approval ratings, and his standing paved the way for greater Democratic gains in the state.Nelson, in his ad last year, was clad in an orange hunting vest as he trolled with fellow sportsmen. He told viewers, "We don't need any more gun laws. We simply need to enforce the ones we've got."The Democrats' new hesitancy to engage on guns was clear almost immediately after Monday's killings. On Tuesday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada warned against a "rush to judgment" in pursuing tighter gun laws.Reid, whose voting record has gotten high marks from the NRA, spoke by telephone Thursday with Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine, another Democrat who has courted hunters and the NRA, and the two agreed that it was too early to talk about legislation, according to Reid's office.One presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.), on Thursday told a radio interviewer that he supported changing laws to better ensure that mentally ill people cannot buy guns. But he added, "I'm respectful of people who want to hunt or sportsmen, somebody who might want to have a gun in the house to protect their home."The reluctance of most Democratic congressional leaders to push for new gun laws has sparked frustration among many gun control advocates and perturbed some Democratic lawmakers.Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.) are among those who have said that the Virginia Tech shootings underscore the need for tougher regulation. Some Democrats, led by gun rights supporter Rep. John D. Dingell (D-Mich.) are trying in the wake of Monday's shootings to win NRA support for improving existing criminal background checks."Everyone's afraid of the NRA," said McCarthy's spokesman, George Burke. "It's a pro-gun House and a pro-gun Senate. That's just the reality of it."Since the 1990 election, the NRA has given nearly $16 million to federal candidates and parties and spent an additional $32 million on campaigns for or against certain candidates — efforts that overwhelmingly supported Republicans, according to the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics.Beyond campaign contributions, the NRA draws its power from its 4 million members — a grass-roots network that can be enlisted to support specific candidates.An NRA spokesman declined to comment, saying that it would be inappropriate to discuss politics in the aftermath of the Virginia Tech shootings. But the group's support for more Democrats in recent campaigns — and the party's reluctance to aggressively call for new laws — suggest that the NRA has maintained its influence in the Democratic-controlled Congress.Party strategists cite the 2000 election as a pivotal moment for the Democratic approach to guns. Many believe that Gore's support of gun control contributed to his loss of West Virginia, Arkansas and his home state of Tennessee — carrying any one of them would have secured him the White House.In 2001, Democrat Mark Warner won the governor's race in Virginia with a strategy featuring a bluegrass jingle and support from a new, high-profile group, Sportsmen for Warner. Pro-Warner bumper stickers and placards emblazoned with orange camouflage dotted the roads of southwestern Virginia.Schweitzer told advisors he wanted every one of his campaign ads to show him either on a horse or wielding a gun. He was only half-joking, one aide said.Struble, the Democratic strategist, produced the ads for Schweitzer and Nelson, along with similar spots for Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe and West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin, Democrats who won their races last year.The approach worked. But Struble said Democratic gains could be washed away if the party tried again to tighten gun laws."A lot of people on the two coasts don't appreciate that hunting and being a sportsman are as much about the culture as having a latte and reading the Los Angeles Times is to them in Los Angeles, or having a latte and reading the New York Times in New York," Struble said. "The perceived infringement of those rights would be just as much an affront as saying you can't have any more lattes."peter.wallsten@latimes.comTimes staff writer Tom Hamburger contributed to this report. Mon, 23 Apr 2007 21:04:26 -0400 http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_135/ http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_135/  This is my dall sheep i took in 2005, i drew a Delta Control Use area tag my first year applying and took this 12 yr old ram at 11am opening morning. i did the mount myself. he's 38 1/2" with 14 inch bases Sun, 29 Apr 2007 20:04:05 -0400 http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_138/ http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_138/ For all in the UK who are interested in this subject I suggest you take a look at the site of the UK Guild Of Taxidermy.  Their website is www.taxidermy.org.ukIf you wish to buy any taxidermy supplies you can visit, Llanrwst, North Wales, LL26 0HU Telephone : (01492) 640664 Fax : (01492) 641643 E-Mail : sts.northwales@virgin.netWebsite : http://freespace.virgin.net/sts.northwales/intro.htm Or,Lorne SuppliesKilnhillock Cottagesby CullenBUCKIEBanffshire AB56 4TB Tel - 01542 840176www.lornesupplies.co.uk -  info@lornesupplies.co.uk Tue, 1 May 2007 09:05:27 -0400 http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_137/ http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_137/ For all of you in the UK that are interested in this subject I suggest you visit the website of the UK Guild Of Taxidermy.  Their website is:http://www.taxidermy.org.uk/For taxidermy supplies in the UK I suggest you contact either,  Llanrwst, North Wales, LL26 0HU Telephone : (01492) 640664 Fax : (01492) 641643 E-Mail : sts.northwales@virgin.netWebsite : http://freespace.virgin.net/sts.northwales/intro.htmOr,Lorne SuppliesKilnhillock Cottagesby CullenBUCKIEBanffshire AB56 4TB Tel - 01542 840176www.lornesupplies.co.uk -  info@lornesupplies.co.uk Tue, 1 May 2007 08:05:18 -0400 http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_101/ http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_101/ This is awesome footage captured on cctv cameras, not like the bits of dust you see on living tv's most boring. If you look closely at the top camera you can see it appear.  You can also hear faint muffled noises if your speakers are turned up and you keep quiet. http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=9115510513690413120 Tue, 10 Apr 2007 07:04:43 -0400 http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_131/ http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_131/ OK, here's the deal.  In the UK we don't have thing like tags for species so I was wondering just exactly what does the tag entitle you to?  Are you limited to the number of tags you can have?  Do you need to buy them?  How much are they?  Does the price vary between species/states?Also how often do you hunt?  Can you go out and hunt every day through the season for your chosen species or is that not allowed?  What I mean by that is can you go out and shoot say, an elk every day through elk season or does the tag system limit it? Sat, 28 Apr 2007 07:04:50 -0400 http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_134/ http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_134/ how about making a taxidermy forum, after all alot of money is spent by us sportsman on mounts. it would be neat to have a place where people could put pictures of just their mounts, the good the bad and the ugly. it might help people learn more what a good mount looks like, there are some cheapskates out there who put out poor quality work and some people dont' even know they're getting shafted. plus its neat just to see what kind of artwork people have had done with their trophies. Sun, 29 Apr 2007 17:04:33 -0400 http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_133/ http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_133/ From Associated PressApril 28, 2007 2:22 PM EDT ALAPAHA, Ga. - Hogzilla, a near-mythical monster hog that roamed south Georgia, is about to get a little bigger.An independent filmmaker is producing a horror movie about the super swine called "The Legend of Hogzilla," and has even enlisted the beast's killer on the set as an adviser."He's our hog expert," producer Rick Trimm said of guide Chris Griffin, who shot the huge porker in 2004 at a hunting preserve.Photographs of the hog hanging from a backhoe were sent around the world, and the town of Alapaha 180 miles south of Atlanta quickly adopted Hogzilla as its own, even launching a parade in the pig's honor.A National Geographic team confirmed the pig's existence in 2005 after exhuming the behemoth's remains. While the experts said the hog didn't exactly live up to the hype - local hunters said the pig was 12 feet long and weighed 1,000 pounds - they still discovered a mighty big hog. They estimated it weighed around 800 pounds and was probably about 8 feet long.Lithium Productions says the production will need 200 locals for extras and is hosting tryouts next month."We don't need professional actors," Trimm said. "We need real people who are interested in the movie." Sun, 29 Apr 2007 03:04:56 -0400 http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_60/ http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_60/ I'm from Wisconsin i am looking to set up a light set on a 18 foot chrestliner for night shoots. Anyone have any suggestions on how to do it nicely and affordable? Sat, 3 Mar 2007 14:03:51 -0500 http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_67/ http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_67/ OK here is the gig we are working on a promotional video for the Site, and would like to have You the members participate. Please keep it under a minute and no stupid stunts. Video must be your own work DO NOT PULL FROM THE NET. Now as far as content , clips can be as simple as you sitting at your computer delivering a welcome " welcome to My Hunt and Fish Space.com " or footage from your Field,stream and open water adventures. Video should be of quality no junk in back ground, no dark or washed out shots, you know what I mean keep it clean. This video will be seen world wide so give us your best effort . For now if you submit a video do so at the post and leave a link to your clip. If we use it I will then contact you for a better copy, AVI and WMV formats preferred.    This should be a lot of fun and I look forward to what you all come up with. So lets see some My Hunt and Fish Space.com Pride and post them Vids.           Thanks for being the best Outdoor community on the Net.                                                                          Elkslayer Thu, 8 Mar 2007 08:03:39 -0500 http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_125/ http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_125/ We've been getting questions about how to get music on your pages. Go to this site-and follow the directions, and you will be set up in no time! We are working on music for this site-but it is still in the works! Thanks!-paul Tue, 24 Apr 2007 23:04:03 -0400 http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_119/ http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_119/ Ok all you michigan hunter lic increases will cause less people to buy them and i think it will permote alot of violaters Our DNR  says the lic will double  over the next few years costing over 50.00 to hunt deer in mich our DNR needs more money i think i would pay 50.00 for a lic but if i didnt fill the tag  we should get a refund  what do all you Mich hunters think?Rick Sat, 21 Apr 2007 22:04:19 -0400 http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_62/ http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_62/ From Associated PressMarch 05, 2007 6:17 PM EST ANCHORAGE, Alaska - A helicopter is not necessarily a match for an angry moose. Instead of lying down after being shot with a tranquilizer dart, a moose charged a hovering helicopter used by a wildlife biologist, damaging the aircraft's tail rotor and forcing it to the ground.Neither the pilot nor the biologist was injured, but the moose was maimed by the spinning rotor and had to be euthanized, wildlife officials said."It just had to be one of those quirky circumstance. Even dealing with bears and goats and moose and wolves, this is pretty unusual and truly a very unique situation," said Doug Larsen, regional supervisor for the Division of Wildlife Conservation.Biologist Kevin White was aboard the chartered helicopter on Saturday for a study of moose near Gustavus, a community of 459 people about 50 miles northwest of Juneau in southeast Alaska. Moose outnumber humans there 2-to-1, White has written in an essay for the Department of Fish and Game Web site.He shot the animal with a tranquilizer dart, Larsen said, and the pilot maneuvered the helicopter to keep the animal from slipping into a tight space or collapsing in water and drowning."The moose would start to move, and then the helicopter would back off and try to keep the moose out in the open," Larsen said.But instead of moving toward open space, the moose charged the helicopter."As the animal got closer and closer to going down, an animal sort of loses its thinking - its ability to rationalize what's in its best interest," Larsen said. Mon, 5 Mar 2007 20:03:00 -0500 http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_128/ http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_128/ [25 Apr, 2007 l 0248 hrs ISTlREUTERS]    CHICAGO: Scientists have identified the Godzilla of fungi, a giant, prehistoric fossil that has evaded classification for more than a century, US researchers said on Monday. A chemical analysis has shown that the 20-foot-tall organism with a tree-like trunk was a fungus that became extinct more than 350 million years ago, according to a study appearing in the May issue of the journal Geology. Known as Prototaxites, the giant fungus originally was thought to be a conifer. Then some believed it was a lichen, or various types of algae. Some suspected it was a fungus. “A 20-foot-fungus doesn’t make any sense. Neither does a 20-foot-tall algae make any sense, but here’s the fossil,” C Kevin Boyce, a University of Chicago assistant professor of geophysical sciences, said. Francis Hueber of the National Museum of Natural History first suggested the fungus possibility based on an analysis of the fossil’s internal structure, but had no conclusive proof. Boyce and colleagues filled in the blanks, comparing the types of carbon found in the giant fossil with plants that lived about the same time, about 400 million years ago. If Prototaxites were a plant, its carbon structures would resemble similar plants. Instead, Boyce found a much greater diversity in carbon content than would have been expected of a plant. Thu, 26 Apr 2007 09:04:06 -0400 http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_41/ http://www.myhuntandfishspace.com/index.php/public/rss/link_forum/id_41/ has any one done any carp fishing nomater what i use except a bow i can not catch them any tips Sun, 18 Feb 2007 09:02:18 -0500