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Entries for October 2021
Firearms season opens Nov. 19; all hunters advised to focus on safety
By Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Autumn is prime time for hunting in Illinois, and hunters are reminded that whether they are in search of deer, ducks, geese, furbearers, upland species or other game this fall, they need to focus on safe hunting practices. “Illinois’ hunting heritage is second to none, and we encourage hunters to make safety their first priority as the... READ MORE
Discounts offered to active-duty military, veterans Nov. 1-30
By Ohio Department of Natural Resources
In honor of Veterans Day, the Department of Natural Resources, in cooperation with U.S. Hotels, will offer U.S. military members, both active duty and veterans, a 30% discount off one camping, getaway rental, state-operated cabin, or resort lodge stay during the month of November. “It is an honor to support the men and women who are and have... READ MORE
7 state parks to close for managed deer hunts Nov. 6-7
By Missouri Department of Conservation
To safely and effectively manage the deer population in some state parks, Missouri State Parks and the Department of Conservation are coordinating efforts to hold managed deer hunts Nov. 6 and 7. Parks closing for managed deer hunts Saturday, Nov. 6 and Sunday, Nov. 7 are Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, Cuivre River State Park, Knob Noster St... READ MORE
Bear season results return to recent harvest average
By Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Early results from the 2021 bear season show hunters harvested 3,802 bears during the 2021 black bear season, a decrease from the 4,306 taken last year. The 2021 harvest results are similar to the 2018 and 2019 harvests. While overall numbers fell short of the total quota, several zones were at or near harvest objectives, and statewide hunter succe... READ MORE
Leftover Deer Management Permits available Nov. 1
By New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Remaining Deer Management Permits (DMPs) in several Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) will be available to hunters beginning Nov. 1. DMPs allow hunters to harvest antlerless deer and are issued for specific WMUs to help control deer populations. In some WMUs, all applicants received permits during the initial application process, and the DMP target ... READ MORE
Wildlife officers need details to catch game violators
By Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
It happens every fall. Someone sees a blatant game law violation and they wonder where the wildlife officers are. Or the observer may phone the Game and Fish Commission but not have any information on the culprit or their vehicle. There are a number of ways to help wildlife officers stop night hunting, out of season poaching and other violations w... READ MORE
Lots of opportunity for small game and turkey hunting
By Maryland Department of Natural Resources
The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that squirrel, rabbit, fall turkey and other seasons are either underway or set to open in the coming weeks. While our deer hunts get a lot of attention, hunters shouldn’t overlook the excellent opportunities available to pursue some of Maryland’s other game speci... READ MORE
Hunters encouraged to have deer tested for CWD
By North Dakota Game and Fish Department
The Game and Fish Department will continue its Hunter-Harvested Surveillance program during the 2021 hunting season by sampling deer for chronic wasting disease from select units in the central and western portion of the state. Samples will be tested from deer taken from units 2H, 2I, 2J1, 2J2, 2K1, 2K2, 3A1, 3A2, 3A3, 3A4, 3B1, 3B3, 3C, 3E1, 3E2,... READ MORE
55 Hunt Fish 30x30 Members, submit recommendations concerning America the Beautiful initiative
By Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation
Fifty-five members of the Hunt Fish 30x30 Coalition, led by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation have submitted formal recommendations for the Biden Administration’s “America the Beautiful” initiative, also referred to as “Thirty by Thirty.” The recommendations highlight several priorities of the sporting-co... READ MORE
Firearm industry surpasses $14 billion in Pittman-Robertson dollars for conservation
By National Shooting Sports Foundation
NSSF® the firearm industry trade association, marked a milestone achievement when firearm and ammunition manufacturers topped $14.1 billion in contributions to the Wildlife Restoration Trust Fund since its inception in 1937. “This is truly a remarkable win for wildlife conservation,” said Joe Bartozzi, NSSF President and CEO. &ldquo... READ MORE