Wingshooting News
Eller wins double trap, Rhode silvers in skeet
Proceeds to benefit grouse and woodcock habitat
Glenn Eller (Katy, Texas) captured the gold medal and set two Olympic records in the Men's Double Trap competition today at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Eller, a member of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU), who finished 12th at the Sydney Games and 17th in Athens, entered the final round
Twenty-one year old Corey Cogdell, (Eagle River, Alaska) took home the first medal for the U.S. Shooting team at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing today, claiming the bronze after an exciting shoot-off in the Women's Trap competition. Cogdell, who has only been shooting International Trap competitively
Spring count pegs Eastern population steady, Central continues decline
Most of the quail reports this year are encouraging, showing population increases of most species of North American quail. Bobwhites have much improved numbers in many states due to intensive efforts by state and federal agencies and QU chapters to implement new programs targeted primarily at bobwhites.
Poorly developed backcountry management plan reduces protections for best Colorado hunting and fishing areas
The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) has created an easy, convenient way for people to apply for statewide participation in upland game bird hunts. Hunters can now apply electronically on the DFG Web site, or they can download, print and mail an application from www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunting/uplandgame/gamebird/SpecialHunts/index.html
In a continuing effort to protect the environment, Anheuser-Busch has committed to contribute $2 million to support Duck's Unlimited's wetland habitat conservation mission. As part of this ongoing commitment, the Budweiser brand is working with Anheuser-Busch wholesalers around the country to obtain
Move ends threat of production on CRP acreage without penalty
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