Buckmasters News
2023 CRP signup open through April 7
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for its voluntary Conservation Reserve Program. Private landowners can apply at their local USDA...
Submit quota hunt applications beginning June 1
Beginning June 1, hunters can apply electronically for quota hunts including adult/child, deer, alligator, waterfowl, dove and many others, according to the...
Deer suspected to be CWD-positive in Tipton County
A deer collected in Tipton County has tested suspect-positive for chronic wasting disease. If confirmed, this would change Tipton County from being a...
Alligator hunt application process changes
More than 5,000 alligator harvest permits will be available when Florida’s annual recreational alligator hunting season application process opens May 6....
Taking wild turkey eggs, releasing pen-raised turkeys is illegal
The SCDNR is frequently contacted concerning wild turkey nests that appear to be abandoned, resulting in concern for the welfare of the nest and eggs. Some...
Illinois hunters see increase in 7-day harvest
Deer hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 86,771 deer during the seven-day firearm deer season that closed Dec. 6. That figure compares to...
CWD testing efforts confirms 44 new cases
Monitoring, management and testing efforts for the 2020-2021 chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance year have been completed. MDC collected more than...
Firearm deer season harvest totals 76,579
During the seven-day 2020 Illinois Firearm Deer Season that concluded Dec. 6, hunters took a preliminary total of 76,579 deer. A final total of 75,417 deer...
Commission confirms case of rabid deer
Wildlife Resources Commission has recently confirmed a rare case of rabies in a deceased deer in Cherokee County.
The Commission received multiple reports of...
Spring wild turkey permit process updated
The process for hunters who wish to enter the lottery for spring wild turkey permits has been updated.
Adopted earlier this year, the new system streamlines...
Two CWD meetings to focus on Missouri rule changes
The Department of Conservation has scheduled two public informational meetings in central Missouri to provide an update on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in...
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