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SC 2021 deer harvest report now available
By South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Hunters took fewer deer in 2021 than the previous year, a decrease biologists attribute to a smaller number of hunters. Fewer coyotes were also killed incidental to deer hunting last year, and there was a slight drop in the number of wild hogs taken. Hunters surveyed by Department of Natural Resources for the 2021 deer harvest reported a decrease o... READ MORE
Bonus antlerless deer harvest authorizations on sale Aug. 15
By Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Bonus antlerless harvest authorizations will be available for purchase at 10 a.m. Aug. 15 at license sales locations and the GoWild license portal. Deer population levels vary throughout the state, and antlerless harvest opportunities vary by management zone. This allows for greater harvest opportunities where deer are abundant and a more conservat... READ MORE
Antlerless deer permit lottery closes Aug. 1
By Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Beginning in 2022, a licensed hunter with an antlerless deer permit can harvest an antlerless deer in the designated district and an antlered deer statewide. Applications must be completed by Aug. 1 for the Sept. 1 drawing. There is no fee to apply to the antlerless deer permit lottery. Antlerless deer permits are acquired through the lottery, and... READ MORE
Rule changes on DNR properties take effect July 20
By Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Several rule changes that affect DNR properties took effect July 20 after recent approvals by the Natural Resources Commission, Indiana Attorney General’s office, and the Governor’s office. Changes include the following:Stands or blinds (including portable ground blinds) are allowed to be left overnight on DNR properties if the blind or... READ MORE
Muzzleloader antlerless deer permits now available
By Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
Vermont’s muzzleloader season antlerless deer permit applications are available online at Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s website and from license agents. A link to the information and online applications is on the home page. The deadline to apply for a muzzleloader antlerless deer permit is August 3. More than 19,000 antlerless deer permit... READ MORE
Deer hunting access permit applications now open
By Michigan Department of Natural Resources
The deer hunting access permit application period opened July 15 and will close Aug. 15. Some hunters may need to apply for a limited-hunt access permit to hunt in some areas. Universal antlerless licenses are available for purchase over the counter without an application. Upper Peninsula deer hunters: In the central part of the Upper Peninsula, ne... READ MORE
2022-23 hunting regulations, changes now available
By Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
The 2022-23 Florida Hunting Regulations Guide is available now at MyFWC.com, retailers that sell hunting license and permits, and most county tax collectors. Hunters wondering what new regulations are taking effect this season, will find the list of the more significant changes and an expanded list of 2022-23 rule changes for statewide seasons (out... READ MORE
IRAP deer applications open to youth shotgun, youth and adult archery hunters
By Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Applications are being accepted from youth shotgun and youth and adult archery hunters for fall 2022 deer hunting on private land through the Illinois Recreational Access Program, commonly known as IRAP. IRAP deer hunting applications are accepted online only and must be submitted by 5 p.m. Aug. 10. Hunters may submit up to three IRAP deer hunting... READ MORE
Apply now for 2022 antlerless deer permit lottery
By Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Beginning in 2022, a licensed hunter with an antlerless deer permit can harvest an antlerless deer in the designated district and an antlered deer statewide. Antlerless deer permits may be acquired through the lottery, and any remaining permits will be available for purchase on the MDIFW website. Applications must be completed online by 11:59 p.m.... READ MORE
Association strongly opposes repeal of Pittman-Robertson
By Association of State Fish and Wildlife Agencies
The Association of State, Fish and Wildlife Agencies across the country strongly opposes proposed legislation that would repeal Pittman-Robertson Excise Taxes. Across the country, State Fish and Wildlife agencies stand on the front lines of conservation, and effectively use Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration funds as an indispensable part of ... READ MORE