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Entries for November 2022
Two new CWD surveillance zones established
By Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has directed Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Executive Director Carter Smith to establish two new chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance zones located primarily in Gillespie and Limestone counties. The two new surveillance zones went into effect prior to the start of the general hunting season Nov. 5. TPW... READ MORE
103 black bears harvested during 2022 annual season
By Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Good weather and an additional day assisted hunters who harvested 103 black bears during the 19th annual black bear hunt Oct. 24 to 29 in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett and Washington counties. The harvest comprised 41 male and 62 female bears. An additional 10 bears—3 male and 7 female—were harvested between Sept. 1 and Oct. 31 by ... READ MORE
Hunters check 1,846 turkeys during fall firearms season
By Missouri Department of Conservation
Preliminary data shows hunters checked 1,846 turkeys during Missouri’s fall firearms turkey season, Oct. 1 to 31. Top harvest counties were Franklin with 70 birds harvested, Gasconade with 52, and Laclede with 50. Fall archery turkey hunting continues through Nov. 11 and resumes Nov. 23 through Jan. 15, 2023. Hunters harvested 1,836 birds du... READ MORE
Junior deer hunt opens Nov. 12
By Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Experienced deer hunters are encouraged to take advantage of upcoming Junior Deer Hunting Days Nov. 12 and 13 to introduce youth to the time-honored cultural and sporting tradition. The Junior Deer Hunt is open on private and designated public land in all counties Nov. 12. The season is also open Nov. 13 on private land in all counties e... READ MORE
Youth hunters harvest 13,759 deer during early season
By Missouri Department of Conservation
Preliminary data shows that young hunters ages 6 through 15 harvested 13,759 deer during Missouri’s early youth portion of the 2022 deer hunting season, Oct. 29-30. Top counties were Franklin with 330 deer harvested, Osage with 310, and Howell with 260. Youth hunters harvested 15,608 during last year’s early youth portion. Additional h... READ MORE
2022 Free CWD testing stations announced
By Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Deer hunters are reminded about locations where deer can be tested for chronic wasting disease (CWD) free of charge. Locations also can be found on the Hunt Illinois app here. Hunters can visit participating vendors, including taxidermists and meat processors, or drop deer heads at self-serve drop-off sites. A list of locations is available online ... READ MORE
Before hunting during firearm season, locate check station
By Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Deer hunters are reminded to locate their nearest in-person check stations prior to hunting during the Nov. 12 to 20 firearm season this year. All deer harvested during the nine-day season must be accompanied by the hunter and taken to a check station no later than 1 p.m. on the day following the close of the season. Check stations change from year... READ MORE