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No CWD detected in deer herd
By North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
There is some welcome news for deer hunters after biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission detected no evidence of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in the state’s wild white-tailed deer herd. As part of their annual CWD surveillance effort, biologists tested more than 2,300 deer during the 2019-20 sampling season by colle... READ MORE
Interior Department seeks to expand hunting, fishing access to 2.3 million acres
By Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation
Last week, the Department of the Interior (DOI) announced a historic proposal to expand hunting and fishing opportunities across more than 2.3 million acres of public land and water spanning over 97 national wildlife refuges and 9 national fish hatcheries—the single largest expansion of hunting and fishing opportunities by the U.S.... READ MORE
Cancellation Updates
By Buckmasters Online
The most accurate information on your state DNR response to the COVID-19 pandemic is available on your state’s DNR website, DNR social media channels, DNR Information Center and email updates. Find a link to your state website here. DELAWAREThe Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will limit the number of visitors within ... READ MORE
Young hunters take 2,712 turkeys over youth weekend
By Missouri Department of Conservation
Preliminary data shows young turkey hunters in Missouri harvested 2,712 birds over the past youth weekend, April 4 and 5. Top harvest counties were Miller with 74 birds checked, Franklin with 62, and Callaway and Sainte Genevieve with 60 each. Young hunters checked 2,546 turkeys during the 2019 spring youth weekend. Get more harvest information by ... READ MORE
Closings Updates
By Buckmasters Online
With quickly changing conditions, the most accurate information on your state DNR response to the COVID-19 pandemic, is available on your state’s DNR website, DNR social media channels, DNR Information Center and email updates. Find a link to your state website here. IOWASpring turkey hunters are advised to purchase hunting licenses and turke... READ MORE
Procedures change for turkey hunters selected in 2020 draws
By Indiana Division of Fish and Wildlife
Reserved turkey hunt procedures will change on participating Fish and Wildlife Areas (FWAs) for selected turkey hunters completing their hunt registration this year, as a result of COVID-19. The changes will allow turkey hunting to continue on FWAs while maintaining social distancing practices. Selected turkey hunters will be mailed date-specific... READ MORE
Hunters harvest more than 224,000 deer in 2019-20
By New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Hunters in New York harvested an estimated 224,190 deer during the 2019-20 hunting seasons. More than 2,600 deer harvested were tested and no evidence of chronic wasting disease (CWD) was found. The 2019 estimated totals include 103,787 antlerless deer and 120,403 antlered bucks. Statewide, this represents a 9% decrease in antlerless harvest and a... READ MORE
Nonresident spring turkey permit sales end immediately
By Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
The Game and Parks Commission has suspended the sale of nonresident spring turkey hunting permits in an effort to prevent the potential for the spread of COVID-19. Game and Parks will stop selling 2020 nonresident spring turkey permits effective immediately. Nonresidents who have purchased permits will be able to use them, but will not be able to... READ MORE
Hunters take 37,250 deer during 2019 season
By North Dakota Game and Fish Department
A total of 57,949 North Dakota deer hunters took approximately 37,250 deer during the 2019 deer gun hunting season, according to a post-season survey conducted by the state Game and Fish Department. Game and Fish made available 65,500 deer gun licenses last year. Overall hunter success was 64%, with each hunter spending an average of 4.3 days in th... READ MORE
Additional Closures
By Buckmasters Online
Conditions change quickly, but for current information on your state DNR response to the COVID-19 pandemic, check your state DNR website, DNR social media channels, DNR Information Center and email updates. Click here for a link to your state website. ARKANSASThe Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has extended temporary closure of AGFC offices, natu... READ MORE