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Hunters set harvest, participation records in 2020
By Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
Although the pandemic slowed many activities last fall, Oklahoma hunters set harvest and participation records during the 2020 deer hunting seasons. Statistics about the 2020-21 deer seasons were announced May 3 at the regular May meeting of the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission. Chief of Wildlife Bill Dinkines said the state’s h... READ MORE
Elk and bear license applications on sale through June 1
By Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Elk and bear license applications are on sale now through June 1. Hunters can increase their odds, or get two tags in a single year, by picking up Pure Michigan Hunt applications while applying for bear and elk. Previous Pure Michigan Hunt recipient Jerry Peak of Crystal grabbed two elk tags he used to harvest two beautiful, 6 by 6 bull elk. The se... READ MORE
Turkey hunters need to carry tags, report harvests
By Pennsylvania Game Commission
Every spring turkey hunter wants to attach their tag to the leg of a big gobbler, so hunters in every season must carry their valid general licenses and proper identification. Harvest tags must be carried in any season during which harvested game must be tagged. A recently change to be enacted next license year will allow hunters to carry digital l... READ MORE
Alligator lottery applications now open
By South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
The deadline to apply Applications for the public alligator lottery on public lands is are now open; the deadline to apply is June 15 by 5 p.m. A $10 nonrefundable application fee is required to apply for the Public Lands Hunt. A randomized computer drawing based on a preference point system will determine the selection of hunters. This year&r... READ MORE
Moose lottery open for online only applications
By Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
The 2021 Maine moose permit lottery application process is open, and applications can be made online only. To apply online, fill out the online moose permit application and indicate preferences, including which wildlife management districts (WMD) you are willing to accept a permit in, and if you would accept a permit in another WMD if your name is... READ MORE
Phase I alligator harvest permit applications open May 7
By Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Now is the time to apply for alligator harvest permits at a Florida wildlife management area or national wildlife refuge. Florida has a stable and healthy alligator population that allows for sustainable hunt opportunities through the Statewide Alligator Harvest Program. To take part in Florida’s Aug. 15 to Nov. 1 alligator season, you&rsquo... READ MORE
New license allows hunting feral swine, coyotes at night
By David Rainer/Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Photo: Landowners and hunters can expand their predator control by hunting coyotes at night. – Photo courtesy USFWS. With Alabama Governor Kay Ivey’s signature this week, new legislation will provide hunters in Alabama with another opportunity to harvest two specific animals. The legislation allows Conservation Commissioner Chris Blanke... READ MORE
Taking wild turkey eggs, releasing pen-raised turkeys is illegal
By South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
The SCDNR is frequently contacted concerning wild turkey nests that appear to be abandoned, resulting in concern for the welfare of the nest and eggs. Some people have the desire to take the eggs and attempt to hatch them, however, it is against the law to rob any wild turkey nests or to possess wild turkey eggs. In South Carolina, nesting by ... READ MORE
CWD testing efforts confirms 44 new cases
By Missouri Department of Conservation
Monitoring, management and testing efforts for the 2020-2021 chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance year have been completed. MDC collected more than 15,300 tissue samples, from mostly hunter-harvested deer, for CWD testing and confirms 44 new cases of CWD from deer tested. The new findings bring the total number of CWD cases in the state to 20... READ MORE
253,990 deer harvested in 2020-21 season is 13% increase
By New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Hunters in New York harvested an estimated 253,990 deer during the 2020-21 hunting seasons, an increase of 13% from last year. "With a 7% increase in licensed deer hunters, a 30% increase in antlerless harvest, and two new record-breaking bucks taken by bowhunters, 2020 was a remarkable year, said Commissioner Basil Seggos. The 2020 estimated deer... READ MORE