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Entries for April 2017
Wisconsin continues to utilize CWD response plan
By Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Wisconsin’s 15-year Chronic Wasting Disease Response plan will continue following recommendations after its review. The CWD Response Plan covers surveillance and monitoring, education and outreach, biosecurity and safety, research and public involvement.
During the past several months, the Departments of Natural Resources, Agriculture, Trade... READ MORE
Rule changes for terminally ill hunters
By South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
A rule that allows for the allocation of a deer, antelope or turkey license to terminally ill South Dakota residents has been expanded by the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission.
The rule change will allow Game, Fish and Parks to authorize a terminally ill resident to hunt a deer, antelope or turkey outside established season dates if ci... READ MORE
Number of hunters who hunt mostly for meat continues to grow
By Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Survey research shows American hunters most often name the meat as their most important reason for hunting, and that the percentage of hunters who hunt mainly for the meat continues to grow.
Responsive Management, which has tracked hunting participation for almost three decades, recently released the latest results of a survey question put to U.S.... READ MORE
Hunters asked to volunteer for turkey harvest survey
By Georgia Department of Natural Resources
When Georgia’s turkey hunting season opened March 24, hunters had expectations of 2017 being a stronger turkey season than 2016.
To verify the season meets expectations, hunters can volunteer to participate in the annual Turkey Hunting Population Index Survey. Also known as the Harvest Card Survey, the survey provides data on hunter e... READ MORE
Fungus that causes WNS found in three new locations
By South Carolina Dept. of Natural Resources
The fungus that causes the devastating bat disease white-nose syndrome (WNS) is now present in three new counties: Greenville, Union and Lancaster.
The National Wildlife Health Center recently confirmed that the fungus was present on bats in each of these counties. This doubles the previous number of counties known to have the fungus in South Caro... READ MORE
Yamaha Volunteers Support San Bernardino National Forest
By Yamaha Motor Corp., USA
Outdoor Access Initiative Assists in Rehabbing Public Lands and OHV Areas Impacted by 2016 Wildfires. Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, employees returned to the San Bernardino National Forest this past weekend to volunteer their time in support of projects aiding the fire-damaged OHV trails within the Trestles / Baldy Mesa OHV staging area. Working with me... READ MORE