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Entries for April 2021
Hunting law changes for youth hunters age 12 and 13
By New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
New legislation now allows youths ages 12 and 13 to hunt deer with a firearm or crossbow under the supervision of an experienced adult hunter in upstate counties that opt-in to participate. "Deer hunting is a valued tradition for many families that provides millions of pounds of quality food to New Yorkers while reducing the negative impacts of abu... READ MORE
Spring turkey season zones open April 24, May 1
By Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Ohio’s 2021 youth wild turkey hunting season is Saturday, April 17, and Sunday, April 18. Following youth season, the state is divided into two zones: a south zone, which opens to hunters on Saturday, April 24, and a northeast zone, which opens to hunters on Saturday, May 1. Approximately 50,000 licensed hunters are anticipated to enjoy the s... READ MORE
Keep deer from browsing bird feeders in CWD Areas
By Michigan Department of Natural Resources
During spring and summer, the Department of Natural Resources is asking residents for help to keep deer from browsing the birdseed in feeders and on the ground beneath. Food sources like bird feeders congregate deer, raising the risk of deer passing diseases to the other deer gathered there. Baiting and recreational feeding of deer remains illegal ... READ MORE
Turkey season opens April 21; bonus harvest authorizations available
By Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
The upcoming 2021 spring turkey season April 21-June 1 includes six, seven-day periods running Wednesday through the following Tuesday in seven turkey management zones. Bonus harvest authorizations are still available for several periods and zones, and will be sold over-the-counter on a first-come, first-served basis. Turkey registration, a critic... READ MORE
Majority of state under very high fire danger
By Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
The majority of Wisconsin is at very high fire danger, with humidity and high winds in the forecast. The Department of Natural Resources, the National Weather Service and other partners remind residents to remain alert to elevated fire weather conditions. Counties with very high fire danger include Adams, Brown, Buffalo, Calumet, Chippewa, Clark, C... READ MORE
State faces critical conditions ideal for wildfire
By Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
As the spring fire season deepens and expands, the Department of Natural Resources reports 81 of the state’s 87 counties are experiencing critical weather conditions ideal for wildfire, including strong winds and low humidity. As warm and dry weather spreads, the following counties were added April 5 to the burn restriction list: Becker, Cla... READ MORE
Youth lifetime half-price permit drawing to award 150 permits
By Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
A drawing this spring—April 11-22— will provide 150 young Nebraskans a chance to purchase a youth lifetime permit at half price. To encourage young Nebraskans to participate in hunting and fishing, the Game and Parks Foundation established its Youth Lifetime Half-Price Permit Program in 2006. This program gives residents age 15 and youn... READ MORE
CWD reported at deer breeding facilities
By Texas Parks & Wildlife
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been discovered in deer breeding facilities in both Hunt and Uvalde counties. This marks the first positive detection of the disease in Hunt County. The tissue samples were submitted by the deer breeding facilities as part of required CWD surveillance programs. The samples indicated the presence of CWD during testi... READ MORE
Moose hunt lottery now open; closes May 28
By New Hampshire Fish and Game
A chance to hunt moose in New Hampshire this fall, begins by entering the 2021 moose hunt lottery, now open. The lottery entrance fee is $15 for New Hampshire residents, and $25 for nonresidents. A total of 40 permits have been proposed for this year. The state’s nine-day moose hunt starts the third Saturday in October, and runs October 16&nd... READ MORE
Game and Fish Offices reopen to public access
By North Dakota Game and Fish Department
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department offices, except for Riverdale, are open to public access after being closed to walk-in traffic since last spring due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Riverdale office will remain closed to walk-in traffic since it does not have an administrative assistant. Individuals will need to call ahead and make an app... READ MORE