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Hunting
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Boone and Crockett Club 
 Founded by Theodore Roosevelt, this organization aims "to promote the guardianship and provident management of big game ... and maintain the highest standards of fair chase and sportsmanship in all aspects of big game hunting." The site features information about the club's trophy animal measurement and scoring system, including a FAQ, diagrams, and world records. Also includes photos, news, and sections on hunting ethics, education, and conservation. http://www.boone-crockett.org/ Topics: Animals, Environment, Ethics, Mammals, Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Presidents by Name Last updated Oct 13, 2003 The Compleat Angler, Or the Contemplative Man's Recreation by Izaak Walton
Brief, illustrated description of this book by Izaak Walton (1593-1683), "the third most frequently reprinted book in the English language after the Bible and the works of Shakespeare." This book about three sportsmen (fisherman, huntsman, and fowler) "is as much about life as it is about angling." From the National Sporting Library in Middleburg, Virginia, which holds 36 rare editions of the book and seven published in the 20th century. http://www.nsl.org/may2bk.htm Topics: Outdoor Recreation Last updated Aug 2, 2007 Concerns Rise Over Known and Potential Impacts of Lead on Wildlife
This article discusses the potential health impacts on "upland game birds, scavengers (such as vultures, hawks and eagles) and other waterbirds that are exposed to lead through the ingestion of spent lead shot, bullet fragments and fishing sinkers." Accompanied by many related links about lead poisoning and wildlife. From the National Wildlife Health Center, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). http://www.nwhc.usgs.gov/disease_information/lead_poisoning/index.jsp Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated Sep 29, 2008 Go Hunt
This site provides Washington state hunting and recreational resources, including "multilayered maps displaying game management unit (GMU) boundaries, deer and elk management areas, pheasant-release sites, and Private Land Wildlife Management Area (PLWMA) boundaries, as well as roads, topographical features, and county lines." Also includes maps of major public lands, topographic maps, and aerial photos. From the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. http://wdfw.wa.gov/mapping/gohunt/ Topics: Mammals, Outdoor Recreation Last updated Oct 26, 2004 Hunting and Shooting Sports Safety Resources for Young People
Collection of links to material with safety tips for young hunters. Topics include statistics, safety rules for firearms, water hunting, bow hunting, and tree stand safety. Some material is specific to Michigan. From the University of Michigan Health System. http://www.med.umich.edu/yourchild/topics/huntresources.htm Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Public Health & Safety Last updated Apr 7, 2009 Hunting With Dogs Debate
News and analysis about attempts to ban the blood sport of fox hunting in Great Britain. Provides arguments for and against the ban, a timeline (1940 to the present), information about the 2002 ban in Scotland, an overview of fox hunting in other countries, background information about the sport of fox hunting, and related material. Include photos and related links. From BBC News. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/uk/2002/hunting/default.stm Topics: Animals, Law, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Outdoor Recreation, Pets, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Sep 8, 2009 International Hunter Education Association (IHEA)
The IHEA is the official organization representing the interests of state, provincial, and federal hunter education coordinators, and hunter education instructors. The site features materials for instructors, students, researchers, the press, and other interested parties on topics such as U.S. and Canada hunter programs, safety issues related to hunting in elevated stands, dealing with hunting conflicts, hunter incident (accident) reports back to 1994, and more. Note: Search is not in operation. http://www.ihea.com Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Public Health & Safety Last updated Feb 14, 2006 National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF)
Includes a history of turkey hunting, specific information on the two species and five subspecies, and a state by state listing of hunting seasons, limits, and events. The tips section has general tips, safety information, and a few recipes. NWTF is a "national nonprofit conservation and education organization dedicated to conserving wild turkeys and preserving hunting traditions." http://www.nwtf.org/ Topics: Birds, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Outdoor Recreation Last updated Oct 11, 2004 A Review of the Problem of Lead Poisoning in Waterfowl
This academic article reviews research on the problem of lead poisoning in waterfowl from lead shot in hunting firearms. Provides references to past studies and data tables. Of particular interest is a discussion of lead vs. steel shot in the "Practices to Reduce Lead Toxicosis" section. From the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/birds/pbpoison/index.htm Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated Nov 7, 2008 Saving Harp Seals
Starting in 2004, the Canadian government "plans to expand the seal hunt and permit the deliberate culling of nearly one million seals over three years." This site features seal hunt facts and news, information about a campaign to save the seals, and photos and videos of the seals. From the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). Note: Viewer discretion is advised for the hunting images. http://www.ifaw.org/ifaw/general/default.aspx?oid=21446 Topics: Animals, Environment, Mammals, Outdoor Recreation, Pets, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Apr 7, 2004 Snipe Hunter's Association of America (SHAA)
While disclaiming any intent to harm the birds, the association shares history and techniques of the esoteric sport of snipe hunting, plus basic information about the common snipe, Gallinago gallinago , "also known as the woobidah bird (for a noise it makes while plummeting)." Information includes snipe population density, night photos, and sounds of other snipe species, as well as snipe hunt simulators and a spy cam. Tally-ho! http://www.snipehunter.com/ Topics: Birds, Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Jun 23, 2004 Special Report: Hunting
News stories and interactive features about hunting in Great Britain. Includes a timeline on the Labour Party's hunting policy, audio clips, analysis, related links, and a map showing fox, hare, and stag hunting locations. From the Guardian Unlimited, the online companion to the British newspaper The Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/hunt Topics: Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Outdoor Recreation Last updated Nov 2, 2004 Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: Chronic Wasting Disease
This site provides information on chronic wasting disease (CWD), a fatal illness affecting elk and deer in many areas of North America. Fact sheets, maps of CWD testing areas in Washington state, and a report on the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's Chronic Wasting Disease Program are provided on the site. Also includes precautions for deer and elk hunters. http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/cwd/ Topics: Mammals, Outdoor Recreation Last updated May 17, 2005 |
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