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Bat survey seeking volunteers
By Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Volunteers interested in performing nighttime surveys for bats in Hamilton and Marshall counties are needed to assist with the DNR bat survey project. The survey, which monitors bat occurrence in key areas of the state, began in response to declining bat population from White Nose Syndrome, among other challenges. The... READ MORE
Alligator application deadline is June 15
By South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Hunters have only one week left to enter the 2020 public alligator hunting season lottery drawing. 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 be used to determine the selection of hunters. Unsuccessful applicants will receive a preference ... READ MORE
Deer feeding, attractant bans expanded
By Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Starting July 1, deer feeding and attractants are prohibited in six counties in and near the Twin Cities metro area.Following the discovery of chronic wasting disease in a wild deer in Dakota County in March, the Department of Natural Resources is expanding current feeding and attractant bans to include Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Rice, Scott and Was... READ MORE
Texas goes all-digital for 2020 hunting, fishing season
By Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Driven by the Covid-19 public health situation, the Texas Outdoor Annual Hunting, Fishing and Boating Regulations will be going all-digital for the upcoming hunting and fishing license season. The change begins when licenses go on sale on Aug. 15. Because of the economic impacts of the pandemic, the Outdoor Annual booklets will not be printed, but... READ MORE
Apply for a WMA deer hunting permit by July 1
By Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Hunters can apply now until July 1 to hunt deer on some of Arkansas’ more popular wildlife management areas. Application for permit-only hunts can made online. Applicants for WMA deer hunt permits must provide a $5 nonrefundable processing fee at the time of application for each hunt for which they apply. If successful, they will receive thei... READ MORE
2019 deer harvest is second highest on record
By Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife
The statewide deer harvest for 2019 was 13,920 deer, the second highest on record. For the first time ever, there were more deer taken during the archery season than the shotgun season. Although Massachusetts is the third most densely populated state in the country, it is a state where quality deer can be found anywhere. MassWildlife biologists es... READ MORE
Help biologists, report turkey sightings by Aug. 31
By Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
To help biologists learn more about Florida’s wild turkey populations, residents can report online all wild turkeys seen in rural and developed areas during normal daily activities now through Aug. 31. Biologists are interested in sightings of hens with and without poults (young wild turkeys), and male birds (jakes and gobblers) from all regi... READ MORE
Big game draw permit applications open June 8
By Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Hunters can apply for 2020 big game draw permits beginning June 8. Residents and nonresidents may apply for one deer permit; residents may apply for one elk permit, and residents and eligible landowners may apply for one antelope permit. The application period begins at 1 p.m. June 8. Paper applications must be received by the Nebraska Game and P... READ MORE
Report wild turkey brood sightings online until Aug. 31
By New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
The Fish and Game Department is asking for help in tracking wild turkey broods in New Hampshire this spring and summer Residents who observe groups of turkeys with poults (juvenile birds) between June 1 and Aug. 31, are asked to report sightings online for the turkey brood survey. “The information survey participants provide helps us monitor ... READ MORE
Turkey hunters check 17,891 birds in spring season
By Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Hunters checked 17,891 wild turkeys during Ohio’s 2020 spring hunting season, a slight increase over 2019 when hunters harvested 19,168 wild turkeys during the same time. “Hunting wild turkeys is one of the most cherished and challenging activities for outdoor recreation,” said Kendra Wecker, Division of Wildlife chief. “Our... READ MORE