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Entries for April 2016
Bat with white nose syndrome confirmed in Washington
By Washington Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, USFWS, USGS
White-nose syndrome (WNS) has been confirmed in a little brown bat (Myotis lucifugus) found near North Bend. It is the first recorded occurrence of this devastating bat disease in western North America.
The presence of this disease was verified by the U.S. Geological Survey’s National Wildlife Health Center.
WNS has spread quickly among bat... READ MORE
Arkansas CWD test results climb to 50
By Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Recent samples taken in northern Newton County by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission identifies 27 more positive cases of chronic wasting disease, bringing the total number of CWD-positive deer and elk cases in the state to 50.
Although the intensive sampling effort to determine prevalence has been halted, many results from that effort are stil... READ MORE
Apply online for KS nonresident permits April 1-29
By Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Beginning April 1, hunters interested in obtaining a nonresident deer permit can begin the online application process at www.ks.wildlifelicense.com/start.php.
The cost to apply is $454.59 for hunters 16 and older, and $121.46 for hunters 15 and younger, including all processing fees.
The deadline to apply is April 29. Applying early will not gi... READ MORE