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Entries for 'Gray Loon'
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
Bowhunters check 4,795 deer Nov. 6; total hits 66,626 deer by Nov. 14
By Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Ohio bowhunters checked 4,795 white-tailed deer Nov. 6, the highpoint for the Buckeye State’s archery season. In total, bowhunters across Ohio have harvested 66,626 deer as of Sunday, Nov. 14. The three-year average for deer harvested over the same eight-week period in 2018, 2019 and 2020 is 65,271. “Many hunters have found a special d... READ MORE
89,861 deer harvested during firearms opening weekend
By Missouri Department of Conservation
Preliminary data shows that deer hunters in Missouri harvested 89,861 deer during opening weekend of the November portion of firearms deer season Nov. 13 and 14. Of the 89,861 deer harvested, 54,415 were antlered bucks, 7,187 were button bucks, and 28,259 were does. Top harvest counties for opening weekend were Franklin with 1,968 deer harvested, T... READ MORE
Hunters asked for deer incisor teeth, sighting survey info
By Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department
Deer hunters are being asked for their help in a statewide initiative to gather more biological data on the state’s deer population. Hunters who get a deer during the Nov. 13-28 regular deer season are asked to provide an incisor tooth from their deer. Tooth envelopes are available at all deer reporting stations. “Knowing the ages of ha... READ MORE
Special landowner season sees 24% success rate
By Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
For hunters in Nebraska’s inaugural Special Landowner Deer Season, their season is over. The $8 Special Landowner Deer Permit, of which 3,690 were sold, was valid only for the three-day season, which ended Nov. 8, and is not valid for any other deer season. According to preliminary results from the Game and Parks Commission, hunters had a 24%... READ MORE
CWD self-service sampling effort continues
By Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Alabama deer hunters are encouraged to utilize the self-service Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) sampling stations located throughout the state as part of its annual CWD surveillance effort. The archery deer season opened statewide October 15. CWD, a contagious and fatal neurological disease that affects members of the deer family, was discovered in d... READ MORE
Fall mule deer survey sees low fawn to doe ratio
By North Dakota Game and Fish Department
The fall mule deer survey results in the Game and Fish Department study indicate the drought had a substantial influence on fawn production. Biologists counted 2,163 mule deer in the aerial survey in October. The ratio of 60 fawns per 100 does was significantly lower than last year (82/100) and the long-term average (88/100), while 38 bucks per 100... READ MORE
2022 Spring draw hunts results available
By Arizona Game and Fish Department
Draw results for 2022 spring hunts for turkey, javelina, bison and bear, and raptor capture have been released. All hunt permit-tags are expected to be mailed by Dec. 3. AZGFD portal accounts now are the sole source for finding out draw results and viewing bonus points. Customers can create a free portal account, and family account features are no... READ MORE