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Entries for 'Gray Loon'
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
Mandatory CWD sampling Nov. 13-14
By Missouri Department of Conservation
Hunters who harvest a deer from counties in the CWD Management Zone during Nov. 13 or 14, must take their deer — or just the head — on the day of harvest to a CWD sampling station. The counties for mandatory sampling are Adair, Barry, Camden, Cedar, Chariton, Christian, Clark, Crawford, Franklin, Gasconade, Hickory, Howell, Jeffe... READ MORE
Firearms season opens Nov. 19; all hunters advised to focus on safety
By Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Autumn is prime time for hunting in Illinois, and hunters are reminded that whether they are in search of deer, ducks, geese, furbearers, upland species or other game this fall, they need to focus on safe hunting practices. “Illinois’ hunting heritage is second to none, and we encourage hunters to make safety their first priority as the... READ MORE
Discounts offered to active-duty military, veterans Nov. 1-30
By Ohio Department of Natural Resources
In honor of Veterans Day, the Department of Natural Resources, in cooperation with U.S. Hotels, will offer U.S. military members, both active duty and veterans, a 30% discount off one camping, getaway rental, state-operated cabin, or resort lodge stay during the month of November. “It is an honor to support the men and women who are and have... READ MORE
7 state parks to close for managed deer hunts Nov. 6-7
By Missouri Department of Conservation
To safely and effectively manage the deer population in some state parks, Missouri State Parks and the Department of Conservation are coordinating efforts to hold managed deer hunts Nov. 6 and 7. Parks closing for managed deer hunts Saturday, Nov. 6 and Sunday, Nov. 7 are Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, Cuivre River State Park, Knob Noster St... READ MORE
Bear season results return to recent harvest average
By Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Early results from the 2021 bear season show hunters harvested 3,802 bears during the 2021 black bear season, a decrease from the 4,306 taken last year. The 2021 harvest results are similar to the 2018 and 2019 harvests. While overall numbers fell short of the total quota, several zones were at or near harvest objectives, and statewide hunter succe... READ MORE
Leftover Deer Management Permits available Nov. 1
By New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Remaining Deer Management Permits (DMPs) in several Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) will be available to hunters beginning Nov. 1. DMPs allow hunters to harvest antlerless deer and are issued for specific WMUs to help control deer populations. In some WMUs, all applicants received permits during the initial application process, and the DMP target ... READ MORE
Wildlife officers need details to catch game violators
By Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
It happens every fall. Someone sees a blatant game law violation and they wonder where the wildlife officers are. Or the observer may phone the Game and Fish Commission but not have any information on the culprit or their vehicle. There are a number of ways to help wildlife officers stop night hunting, out of season poaching and other violations w... READ MORE