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Entries for 2017
Adult mentored hunting applications now available
By Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Adults new to hunting or returning to hunting after an absence are invited to participate in Alabama’s new Adult Mentored Hunting (AMH) program. Applications for AMH program events are now available, and the first random draw will be held Oct. 18.
The first AMH event will take place on Nov. 18 in Mobile County.
Those applying for an AMH eve... READ MORE
Hunters urged to wear full body harness when hunting from treestand
By Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks
With the Sept. 30 opening of fall’s favorite pastime for many hunters—archery deer season in the Delta, Northeast, East Central, and Southwest Hunting Zones—a message to stay safe in a treestand also arrives.
“Do not allow yourself to become the next statistic; take your time, be safe, and let someone know where you plan o... READ MORE
Interactive hunting/fishing map updated
By West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
An updated, online interactive map that provides valuable information on all aspects of hunting and fishing adventures in West Virginia is now accessible on smartphones and tablets.
“This update to our popular mapping tool is a result of advances in software and DNR’s desire to make hunting and fishing accessible for everyone,” s... READ MORE
Arkansans harvest record number of alligators
By Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
In two long weekends, Arkansas hunters harvested 94 alligators during the 2017 alligator hunting season, eclipsing the previous record of 66 taken in 2016.
Mark Barbee, biologist at the Monticello Regional Office who coordinates the annual hunt, said the increase is largely the result of increased permits being available to hunt.
“We’... READ MORE
Fall turkey hunters will see below average population
By Missouri Department of Conservation
With fall firearms turkey season running Oct. 1-31, the Department of Conservation advises hunters it could be a challenging season based on the annual wild-turkey brood-survey.
Statewide turkey production was below average likely due to a combination of poor nesting success and low poult survival from strong storms during spring and early summer.... READ MORE
Game and Parks launches new site for all permits
By Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
The Game and Parks system has launched a new website for the sale of hunting, fishing and state park permits.
The site, which went live on Sept. 28, offers improved navigation, mobile responsiveness and many other features including:
• Information about each type of permit offered by the Game and Parks Commission, including accompanying sta... READ MORE
Commission confirms case of rabid deer
By North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Wildlife Resources Commission has recently confirmed a rare case of rabies in a deceased deer in Cherokee County.
The Commission received multiple reports of dead deer around water sources and dying deer having trouble standing up, no fear of humans and lack of coordination. Rabies, epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) and chronic wasting disease (... READ MORE
Hunters asked to guard against fire this fall
By South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
This fall, hunters going into the field are being asked to be diligent in preventing and detecting fires under the extreme dry conditions in certain parts of the state.
Tom Kirschenmann, assistant director for the Division of Wildlife, said hunters are helpful in preventing and catching fires early.
“Hunters are among our very best fire-pr... READ MORE
Wolf population increases with rise in deer density
By Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Results from the 2016-1017 wolf population survey suggest Minnesota’s wolf population has increased 25 percent since the previous year’s survey.
After remaining stable during the past four years, the survey estimates that within Minnesota’s wolf range there were approximately 500 wolf packs and 2,856 wolves. The survey’s ma... READ MORE
Zinke order increases public access to federal lands for hunting, fishing
By U.S. Department of the Interior
On Sept. 15, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke signed Secretarial Order 3356, which seeks to expand access on public and private lands and to promote hunting and fishing among youth, veterans, and minority communities.
The goal is to support and expand hunting and fishing, enhance conservation stewardship, improve wildlife management, and ... READ MORE