The American Crossbow Federation is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of ALL forms of hunting with ALL weapons, especially the crossbow.

National clearinghouse provides information on deer disease.

A new report outlining the potential impacts of climate change on North America’s fish and game species has been released by a joint cooperation of nine leading conservation organizations, reports the Wildlife Management Institute.

As hunters prepare for waterfowl and migratory game bird seasons, the Pennsylvania Game Commission urges hunters to review information posted on its website (www.pgc.state.pa.us) about avian influenza and wild birds. The information can be accessed by selecting "Wildlife" in the left-hand column of the agency's homepage, and then scrolling down and clicking on "Avian Influenza" in the "Wildlife Diseases" box.

Enjoying the outdoors is about more than just hunting and fishing. Safety plays a huge role in the enjoyment of the outdoors.

As a result, Bass Pro Shops will offer free gun safety seminars at 47 stores at 10 a.m. (local time except in Canada) Saturday, Aug. 9. The first 100 people to complete the course at each store will be given a Project ChildSafe gun lock.

Beginning in August, all 50 Bass Pro Shops stores will have a Boone and Crockett Club associate measurer on staff. Scoring on whitetail deer, mule deer, elk, bear and cougar will be offered as a free customer service.