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Entries for April 2022
H5N1 avian influenza found in raptors, water birds, not wild turkeys
By Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Avian influenza has been confirmed in two wild raptor species in Indiana, according to the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife (DFW). Diagnostic testing on the raptors was done at Purdue’s Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, where the birds tested positive with the (HP)H5N1 strain currently circulating in North America. The individual rapto... READ MORE
Hunters harvest 3,315 turkeys on opening weekend
By Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Hunters harvested 3,315 wild turkeys during the opening weekend of the south zone spring hunting season on April 23-24. Youth hunters harvested 1,103 wild turkeys during the youth season April 9-10. The top 10 counties for wild turkey harvest reported during the opening weekend of the 2022 south zone include Guernsey (110), Harrison (104), Tuscaraw... READ MORE
Federal Turns 100!
By Federal Ammunition
100-Year Celebration Content Available on the Federal Ammunition Website. April 27 marks the 100-year anniversary of Federal Ammunition. As part of the 100-year anniversary celebration, Federal Ammunition is showcasing articles, images, and videos celebrating the rich history of the company on a dedicated website landing page. In addition to engagi... READ MORE
Annual sunflower planting for wildlife takes on special meaning
By Maryland Department of Natural Resources
The DNR annual sunflower plantings of 130 acres of sunflowers on 15 wildlife management areas spanning 18 Maryland counties, will be dedicated to the people of Ukraine this year. Sunflowers are the national flower of Ukraine which remains besieged by the Russian military. The primary purpose of DNR’s plantings is to provide a source of food for mou... READ MORE
E-bike use rules updated; bring new users to national forests
By USDA Forest Service
Internal guidance on how future e-bike use is managed on national forests and grasslands has been finalized. The updated guidance clarifies existing policy and provides guidelines to local Forest Service employees who may be considering expanding e-bike access at site-specific locations. The Forest Service currently allows e-bikes on all Forest Ser... READ MORE
Hunters take 54,560 deer during 2021 seasons
By North Dakota Department of Game and Fish
A total of 57,086 North Dakota deer hunters took approximately 32,793 deer during the 2021 deer gun hunting season, according to a post-season survey conducted by the state Game and Fish Department. Game and Fish made available 72,200 deer gun licenses last year. Overall hunter success was 57%, with each hunter spending an average of 4.5 days in th... READ MORE
Young hunters harvest 1,258 turkeys in youth turkey season
By Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Youth turkey hunters harvested a preliminary total of 1,258 birds during the 2022 youth turkey season March 26-27 and April 2-3. In 2021, a total of 1,304 turkeys were taken. The record total was set in 2020 when 1,733 turkeys were harvested. This year, a total of 5,032 youth turkey permits were issued, compared to 5,589 in 2020. The top five cou... READ MORE
Young hunters take 2,822 turkeys on weekend hunt
By Missouri Department of Conservation
Preliminary data shows young turkey hunters in Missouri harvested 2,881 birds over the past youth weekend, April 9 and 10. Top harvest counties were Miller with 87 birds harvested, Osage with 71, and Franklin with 71. Young hunters checked 2,795 turkeys during the 2021 spring youth weekend. The regular spring turkey season runs April 18 through May... READ MORE
Turkey season opens April 18, junior hunt April 16
By Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Spring turkey season kicks off April 16 with Junior Turkey Hunt Day, while statewide spring turkey season runs April 18 through May 23. Maryland hunters can expect to see more turkeys this year especially in the state’s western and central regions. The 2021 DNR Summer Wild Turkey Observation Survey documented high reproductive ... READ MORE
Powell named Grand Champion at Governor’s One-Shot turkey hunt
By David Rainer/Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Linda Powell of Mossberg is presented with Grand Champion trophy by Governor Kay Ivey and Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship at the Alabama Governor's One-Shot Turkey Hunt. Governor Kay Ivey and Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship were thrilled to revive the dormant Alabama Governor’s One-Shot Turkey Hunt last week as numerou... READ MORE