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Entries for November 2021
CWD positive deer found in Gibson, McNairy Counties; Carroll County high-risk
By Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
Gibson and McNairy County are now positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) after confirmation through multiple tests from hunter harvested deer. These results change the CWD status of both counties from high-risk to positive and make Carroll County high-risk because of the proximity to the new positive deer. As a result, carcass trans... READ MORE
187,967 deer taken in firearms season; 3,477 deer taken in late youth portion
By Missouri Department of Conservation
Preliminary data shows deer hunters in Missouri harvested 187,967 deer during the November portion of firearms deer season, Nov. 13-23. Of the 187,967 deer harvested, 101,501 were antlered bucks, 16,435 were button bucks, and 70,031 were does. Top harvest counties were Franklin with 4,144 deer harvested, Texas with 4,050, and Howell with 3,244. In ... READ MORE
Organizations advise testing deer for CWD before consuming
By Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Hunters are encouraged to get their deer tested for chronic wasting disease (CWD) before consuming venison. As a precaution, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Centers for Disease Control and World Health Organization recommend the public only consume venison from deer in which CWD is not detected. Because infected deer can look hea... READ MORE
694 turkeys harvested, a 21% drop for fall turkey season
By Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Ohio hunters checked 694 wild turkeys during the 2021 fall hunting season The 2021 fall season was open in 70 counties from Saturday, Oct. 9 to Sunday, Nov. 28. The top 10 counties for wild turkeys taken during the fall 2021 hunting season include: Highland (29), Trumbull (29), Columbiana (27), Ashtabula (25), Stark (25), Coshocton (22), Tuscarawas... READ MORE
Youth hunters take 7,634 deer in 2-day season
By Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Ohio’s young hunters harvested 7,634 deer during the two-day youth gun season Nov. 20-21. The weekend season was open to all hunters aged 17 and under who were also accompanied by a nonhunting adult. The top 10 counties for deer taken during Ohio’s youth season include Tuscarawas (322); Coshocton (307); Holmes (250); Knox (228); Guernse... READ MORE
Hunters reminded to report antlerless season harvests
By Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Hunters are reminded to report their harvests during the upcoming antlerless deer season Nov. 25-28. Mandatory reporting is required for any antlerless deer harvested during the four-day doe season, along with any antlerless deer harvested during the archery, youth only and muzzleloader seasons. Within 24 hours of harvest, hunters in the 21 countie... READ MORE
CWD sample numbers up from previous years
By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Between July 1 and Nov. 12, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff collected 3,147 CWD samples, of which 1,613 were from the 2021 priority sampling areas located in northwestern, northcentral, southwestern and southcentral Montana. This is above last year’s 2,966 collected samples within that same time period. In addition, hunters have sub... READ MORE
Apply now for IRAP spring turkey hunting
By Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Applications from youth and adult turkey hunters for spring 2022 turkey hunting on private land through the Illinois Recreational Access Program (IRAP) are now being accepted. The spring turkey permit first lottery application deadline is Dec. 1. The DNR has leased just more than 20,000 acres of private land for the spring 2022 hunting season throu... READ MORE
Hunters urged to report deer harvest online
By Michigan Department of Natural Resources
After a successful firearm hunt, Michigan hunters are asked to report theri 2021 deer harvest online. Reporting your deer is optional, but highly encouraged. All data collected helps the Michigan Department Natural Resources to manage the state's deer population. When a hunter reports his or her harvest, they will be asked to give their hun... READ MORE
Archers have good success at Camp Ripley hunt
By Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Archery hunters who participated in the Camp Ripley hunt near Little Falls Oct. 29 through Oct. 31 had a strong harvest. “With the change in format to a single, three-day event we anticipated a lower harvest,” said Dr. Bill Faber, head of the Central Lakes College Natural Resources Program. “But, with the robust deer herd at Camp ... READ MORE