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Entries for February 2021
Deer, bear, turkey harvests set records in 2020
By Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife
The white-tailed deer, black bear and wild turkey harvest totals were record-setting highs for 2020. The preliminary deer harvest report for 2020 is 14,331—the second highest harvest on record. The previous record of 14,516 was set in 2018; 13,891 deer were taken in 2019. Final numbers will be available this spring. Preliminary harvest... READ MORE
Low prevalence of CWD found in tested areas
By Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Testing results from Minnesota’s 2020 hunting season and early 2021 special hunts confirmed chronic wasting disease in 22 wild deer, all within current disease management zones. CWD detections were found within two disease management zones. In total, 7,682 samples were tested from hunter-harvested deer or opportunistic samples (deer killed by... READ MORE
Apply online now for spring managed turkey hunts
By Missouri Department of Conservation
Turkey hunters can apply online during February for 2021 spring turkey managed hunts through the Department of Conservation website. Managed hunt details and application procedures are outlined. Drawing results will be posted starting March 15. Due to limited hunter-education classes and classroom sizes from COVID-19 restrictions, MDC has suspended... READ MORE
Harvest sees increase of 162,575 deer taken in 20-21
By Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Hunters harvested a preliminary total of 162,575 deer during all 2020-21 archery and firearm seasons, which concluded Jan. 17. The total preliminary deer harvest for all seasons compares with a total harvest for all seasons of 153,174 deer in 2019-20. During the 2020-21 deer seasons, hunters took 45.4% does and 54.6% bucks. Archery de... READ MORE