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Deer hunters advised to stay ‘tick smart’
By Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
When Vermonters head out for deer season this fall, they are being reminded to be tick smart to prevent Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Hunters are gearing up for the start of Vermont’s traditionally popular 16-day rifle deer season that begins Nov. 10 and ends Nov. 25. “There are more deer in Vermont than the... READ MORE
Hunters advised to use free landowner permits properly
By Missouri Department of Conservation
Each year, Missouri conservation agents find numerous cases of misuse of landowner permit privileges.The Department of Conservation reminds those who use its free resident landowner permits for deer and turkey hunting to comply with the Wildlife Code of Missouri by being sure they qualify for the permits, and use them properly. Free resident landow... READ MORE
77 percent of hunters successful during moose hunt
By New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
The 2018 moose season wrapped up with hunters taking a total of 41 moose—35 bulls and 6 cows, according to preliminary numbers from Kristine Rines, Department moose biologist. That means that hunters achieved a 77 percent success rate during the 9-day season. A total of 53 hunters took part in the hunt including 51 lottery permit holders, 1 p... READ MORE
EHD outbreak claims more than 400 deer
By Illinois Department of Natural Resources
As of October 29, the Department of Natural Resources had received reports of 432 suspected cases of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) in white-tailed deer so far in 2018. EHD appears to be at low to moderate levels in counties on or near the Illinois River, extending from Schuyler County to the southwest through Bureau County to the northeast.... READ MORE
Hunters check 2,169 turkeys during fall firearms season
By Missouri Department of Conservation
Preliminary data shows that hunters checked 2,169 turkeys during Missouri’s fall firearms turkey season, Oct. 1-31. Top harvest counties were Greene with 57, Henry with 48 and Laclede with 47. Last year’s fall firearms turkey harvest total was 2,899. Jason Isabelle, turkey biologist, says the low harvest total can be attributed to sever... READ MORE
Temporary park closures for controlled deer reductions
By Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Select Indiana State Park properties will close temporarily for controlled deer reductions. Two reduction efforts will take place. The first is on Monday, Nov. 12, and Tuesday, Nov. 13. The second is on Monday, Nov. 26, and Tuesday, Nov. 27. The participating state park properties will close to the general public on the evening before each ... READ MORE
Mandatory CWD testing Nov. 3-4 and Nov. 17-18
By Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
In 2017, many hunters purchased a firearm deer hunting license for a permit in an area that is now subject to mandatory chronic wasting disease testing which will be held Nov. 3-4 and Nov. 17-18. Deer permit areas subject to mandatory testing are 341 through 349 and, throughout all deer seasons, the disease management zone, area 603. After field d... READ MORE
WMAs and quota hunts impacted by Hurricane Michael
By Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission
The impact from Hurricane Michael continue to unfold as the Wildlife Commission and its land management partners continue to assess and restore wildlife management areas (WMAs) in northwest Florida that closed due to the storm. Hunters are advised to check the closed status of our WMAs and other facilities before heading afield. Officials say ... READ MORE
CWD confirmed in Pontotoc County
By Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks
The National Veterinary Services Laboratory has confirmed that a white-tailed deer collected in Pontotoc County Oct. 8 has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). The Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks has established the Pontotoc CWD Management Zone that includes Pontotoc and Union counties, and all portions of Lee Count... READ MORE
Young hunters harvest 13,500 deer in early season
By Missouri Department of Conservation
Young hunters, ages 6 through 15, harvested 13,560 deer during Missouri’s early youth portion of the 2018 deer hunting season. Top counties for the early youth portion were Howell with 350, Osage with 316, and Franklin with 263 deer checked. The Oct. 27-28 youth season saw a decrease in deer numbers. The 2017 harvest total for the early yout... READ MORE
First deer found dead in Missouri tests CWD positive
By Missouri Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation reports an adult female deer in Oregon County has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). A landowner found a dead deer and was concerned. The Department of Conservation was notified, staff collected a sample and the sample was tested for CWD. This is the first deer found dead in Missouri that has tested po... READ MORE
9-day deer muzzleloader season begins Oct. 27
By Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
Oklahoma’s 2018 deer muzzleloader hunting season opens Oct. 27 and runs nine days through Nov. 4.Muzzleloader hunting seasons for elk on private lands and for black bears in southeastern Oklahoma will also be open from Oct. 27 to Nov. 4. Various zone quotas are in effect for elk, and a harvest quota of 20 is in effect for bears. An estimated ... READ MORE
Youth deer hunt weekend Nov. 3-4
By Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
With youth deer weekend just around the corner, young hunters are encouraged to take to the field to hone their skills, and help Fish & Wildlife biologists by reporting their deer at a state biological reporting station. Youth aged 15 and under may hunt if they have successfully completed a hunter education course, have a hunting license and a ... READ MORE
New degree combines wildlife, business and hospitality
By David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Photo: The Auburn University Deer Lab will be one study location for students who are working on the new Wildlife Enterprise Management degree. Graduates with the new degree can pursue employment with a variety of outdoors-related industries, including the numerous hunting lodges in Alabama. – Photo courtesy Auburn Deer Lab. Pay attention, hi... READ MORE
CWD tests mandatory in central, north-central and southeast
By Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Hunters in central, north-central and southeast Minnesota need to bring their harvested deer to be tested for chronic wasting disease on opening weekend of firearms deer season Nov. 3 and 4. The Department of Natural Resources is requiring the testing to determine whether CWD may have spread from captive deer to wild deer in central and north-cent... READ MORE