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Entries for November 2021
Bowhunters check 4,795 deer Nov. 6; total hits 66,626 deer by Nov. 14
By Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Ohio bowhunters checked 4,795 white-tailed deer Nov. 6, the highpoint for the Buckeye State’s archery season. In total, bowhunters across Ohio have harvested 66,626 deer as of Sunday, Nov. 14. The three-year average for deer harvested over the same eight-week period in 2018, 2019 and 2020 is 65,271. “Many hunters have found a special d... READ MORE
89,861 deer harvested during firearms opening weekend
By Missouri Department of Conservation
Preliminary data shows that deer hunters in Missouri harvested 89,861 deer during opening weekend of the November portion of firearms deer season Nov. 13 and 14. Of the 89,861 deer harvested, 54,415 were antlered bucks, 7,187 were button bucks, and 28,259 were does. Top harvest counties for opening weekend were Franklin with 1,968 deer harvested, T... READ MORE
Hunters asked for deer incisor teeth, sighting survey info
By Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department
Deer hunters are being asked for their help in a statewide initiative to gather more biological data on the state’s deer population. Hunters who get a deer during the Nov. 13-28 regular deer season are asked to provide an incisor tooth from their deer. Tooth envelopes are available at all deer reporting stations. “Knowing the ages of ha... READ MORE
Special landowner season sees 24% success rate
By Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
For hunters in Nebraska’s inaugural Special Landowner Deer Season, their season is over. The $8 Special Landowner Deer Permit, of which 3,690 were sold, was valid only for the three-day season, which ended Nov. 8, and is not valid for any other deer season. According to preliminary results from the Game and Parks Commission, hunters had a 24%... READ MORE
CWD self-service sampling effort continues
By Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Alabama deer hunters are encouraged to utilize the self-service Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) sampling stations located throughout the state as part of its annual CWD surveillance effort. The archery deer season opened statewide October 15. CWD, a contagious and fatal neurological disease that affects members of the deer family, was discovered in d... READ MORE
Fall mule deer survey sees low fawn to doe ratio
By North Dakota Game and Fish Department
The fall mule deer survey results in the Game and Fish Department study indicate the drought had a substantial influence on fawn production. Biologists counted 2,163 mule deer in the aerial survey in October. The ratio of 60 fawns per 100 does was significantly lower than last year (82/100) and the long-term average (88/100), while 38 bucks per 100... READ MORE
2022 Spring draw hunts results available
By Arizona Game and Fish Department
Draw results for 2022 spring hunts for turkey, javelina, bison and bear, and raptor capture have been released. All hunt permit-tags are expected to be mailed by Dec. 3. AZGFD portal accounts now are the sole source for finding out draw results and viewing bonus points. Customers can create a free portal account, and family account features are no... READ MORE
Firearm deer season Nov. 13-21 offers range of opportunities
By Nebraska Game and Parks Department
Nebraska's nine-day firearm deer season runs Nov. 13 to 21, and hunters will find deer in every county, over-the-counter permits and easy access to public land. Permits are still available in a number of firearms units and can be purchased online. Take advantage of antlerless hunting opportunities, include young hunters as well—youth permits... READ MORE
Hunters asked to donate to Deer Donation Program
By Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Hunters are encouraged to donate Wisconsin-harvested deer to the department’s Deer Donation Program to help stock food pantries this holiday season and support residents in need throughout the state. Since the program began in 2000, hunters have donated over 94,000 deer, totaling more than 3.8 million pounds of venison distributed to Wisconsi... READ MORE
Young hunters harvest 15,608 deer Oct. 30-31
By Missouri Department of Conservation
Preliminary data shows young hunters ages 6 through 15 harvested 15,608 deer during Missouri’s early youth portion of the 2021 deer hunting season, Oct. 30-31. Top counties were Osage with youth hunters harvesting 359 deer, Franklin with 329, and Howell with 310. Youth hunters harvested 15,854 deer during last year’s early youth portio... READ MORE