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Entries for May 2020
Submit quota hunt applications beginning June 1
By Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Beginning June 1, hunters can apply electronically for quota hunts including adult/child, deer, alligator, waterfowl, dove and many others, according to the Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. “Are you hoping to get to hunt the area of your choice? If so, be sure to take note of quota hunt deadlines and ... READ MORE
Alligator hunt registration opens June 2
By Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Online registration for Alabama’s regulated alligator hunts opens June 2 at 8 a.m., and must be completed by 8 a.m. July 8. A total of 260 Alligator Possession Tags will be distributed among five hunting zones. The administrative fee to apply for an Alligator Possession Tag is $22, and individuals may register one time per zone. While the tag... READ MORE
Apply for antlerless elk, deer hunts starting May 28
By Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
The permit application period for Utah's 2020 antlerless hunts opens May 28. Depending on the age, a cow elk can provide between 120 to nearly 200 pounds of boneless meat. That meat can be eaten in a variety of ways, including hamburger, roasts, steaks, stews, stir-fry or in fajitas. A doe deer will provide approximately 40 pounds of bon... READ MORE
FWP seeks help to identify CWD symptomatic animals
By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
A follow-up test has confirmed a positive case of chronic wasting disease in a white-tailed deer buck that was euthanized in Gallatin County in May 2020 after displaying several classic symptoms of the disease. The deer, which was found in the Springhill area north of Bozeman, represents the first confirmed case of CWD in the county. CWD ... READ MORE
Bear points, elk chances expiring? Reapply before June 1
By Michigan Department of Natural Resources
The bear points and elk chances of nearly 12,000 Michigan hunters are at risk of expiring this year. Hunters must apply at least once every five years to retain any points and chances accumulated in years prior. Hunters who have bear points or elk chances due to expire should apply now to avoid losing their chances. Accrued totals of those who have... READ MORE
Spring turkey harvest totals 15,800 birds
By Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Illinois turkey hunters harvested a preliminary statewide total of 15,800 wild turkeys during the 2020 spring turkey season. The number is up slightly from 2019 statewide turkey harvest of 15,190 birds. The total includes the youth turkey season harvest of 1,744 birds, a record total, compared to the 2019 youth harvest of 1,392 turkeys. The statewi... READ MORE
Hunters take 15,718 turkeys in South Zone
By Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Hunters have harvested 15,718 wild turkeys after four weeks of Ohio’s 2020 spring hunting season. Wild turkey hunting ended May 17 in Ohio’s south zone. The season continues until May 31 in the northeast zone (Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Trumbull counties). By comparison, hunters harvested 17,619 wild turkeys during the first ... READ MORE
Spring season sets harvest record with 14,600 turkeys
By Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Iowa hunters reported harvesting more than 14,600 turkeys during the spring season, which is the highest spring turkey harvest since mandatory harvest reporting began in 2007. The previous high was 12,173 in 2016. Wild turkeys were harvested in all of Iowa’s 99 counties. Iowa’s spring turkey season ended May 17. The DNR and Iowa State U... READ MORE
May 29 deadline for remaining online hunter ed class
By North Dakota Game and Fish Department
One online hunter education class remains for students to enroll and complete prior to the deer gun application deadline. Students must complete the class no later than May 29. The online hunter education course is for students who will turn age 12 on or before Dec. 31, 2020. A 25% discount is offered for taking the online course. After signing up ... READ MORE
General season deer, antlerless permit numbers decrease
By Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
The Wildlife Board has approved decreasing the number of general-season permits for the 2020 deer hunt.The current mule deer unit management plans have an objective of 18 to 20 bucks per 100 does on 18 general-season hunting units and an objective of 15 to 17 bucks per 100 does on the other 11 general-season hunting units. To manage for these obje... READ MORE