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Entries for 'Gray Loon'
Lots of opportunity for small game and turkey hunting
By Maryland Department of Natural Resources
The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that squirrel, rabbit, fall turkey and other seasons are either underway or set to open in the coming weeks. While our deer hunts get a lot of attention, hunters shouldn’t overlook the excellent opportunities available to pursue some of Maryland’s other game speci... READ MORE
Hunters encouraged to have deer tested for CWD
By North Dakota Game and Fish Department
The Game and Fish Department will continue its Hunter-Harvested Surveillance program during the 2021 hunting season by sampling deer for chronic wasting disease from select units in the central and western portion of the state. Samples will be tested from deer taken from units 2H, 2I, 2J1, 2J2, 2K1, 2K2, 3A1, 3A2, 3A3, 3A4, 3B1, 3B3, 3C, 3E1, 3E2,... READ MORE
55 Hunt Fish 30x30 Members, submit recommendations concerning America the Beautiful initiative
By Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation
Fifty-five members of the Hunt Fish 30x30 Coalition, led by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation have submitted formal recommendations for the Biden Administration’s “America the Beautiful” initiative, also referred to as “Thirty by Thirty.” The recommendations highlight several priorities of the sporting-co... READ MORE
Firearm industry surpasses $14 billion in Pittman-Robertson dollars for conservation
By National Shooting Sports Foundation
NSSF® the firearm industry trade association, marked a milestone achievement when firearm and ammunition manufacturers topped $14.1 billion in contributions to the Wildlife Restoration Trust Fund since its inception in 1937. “This is truly a remarkable win for wildlife conservation,” said Joe Bartozzi, NSSF President and CEO. &ldquo... READ MORE
Caution advised as young elk roam in southern Wisconsin
By Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Young bull elk have been observed in southwestern and southeastern Wisconsin, a natural behavior during the fall breeding season, yet an unusual occurrence in those areas. “Deer hunters in this area aren’t used to looking out for elk, which makes sense. These bulls are some of the first elk seen in southern counties in more than 100 ye... READ MORE
Furbearer trapping, hunting seasons open Oct. 25
By New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Before venturing afield this year, trappers are advised to note changes to special permit requirements for fisher trapping seasons. Many furbearer trapping seasons open Oct. 25. More information on trapping regulations, trapping seasons, fisher and marten trapping seasons, and furbearer hunting can be found on the DEC website, and in the... READ MORE
Strong season start with 16,095 deer harvested
By Ohio Department of Natural Resources
The 2021 white-tailed deer archery hunting season is off to a strong start with 16,095 deer harvested through Oct. 17. The average harvest total for the same date during the past three years is 20,112 deer taken. Deer archery season began, Sept. 25 and is open until Feb. 6, 2022. Ohio’s top 10 counties for deer harvested during the first 23 d... READ MORE
New hunters encouraged to attend Novice Weekend
By Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department
Hunters embarking on their first deer season are encouraged to take advantage of Vermont’s second annual novice weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 23 and 24. Novice weekend is designed to give teenagers and adults who are new to hunting a chance at the same mentored experience that many younger hunters receive during Vermont’s conc... READ MORE
Significant hemorrhagic outbreak in deer in western South Dakota
By South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
Game, Fish and Parks has removed additional unsold antlerless deer licenses from some hunting units in western South Dakota due to a fatal hemorrhagic disease outbreak. The department is also encouraging all West River deer hunters to inquire with local landowners and wildlife conservation officers on local conditions, to decide if they should ret... READ MORE
Firearms deer season opens Oct. 16
By Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Hunters look forward to the opening day of deer firearms season much like a kid eagerly awaits Christmas morning. The wait is almost over because the Georgia deer firearms season opens Sat., Oct. 16 and continues through Jan. 9, 2022, statewide. “With some awesome bucks already taken in archery season, I think we are in for an excellent firea... READ MORE