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Entries for June 2023

Urban archery hunt registration open through July 11

Urban archery hunt registration open through July 11

By Arkansas Game and Fish Commission

New opportunities are now in place for Arkansas bowhunters to help reduce overcrowding of deer in local communities. Deer hunters interested in an early chance to fill their freezer and help feed fellow Arkansans can register for one of nine urban archery hunts online. Registration for the 2023 Arkansas urban hunts is available until early July. Ac... READ MORE

Hunters set record harvest of 5,356 spring turkeys

Hunters set record harvest of 5,356 spring turkeys

By Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Hunters harvested 5,356 wild turkeys during the 2023 spring regular and junior turkey seasons, with harvest increases reported in every county. This year’s harvest was 27% higher than the 2022 harvest and surpassed the previous record harvest of 4,303, set in 2020. “A combination of high turkey populations, good weather and additional h... READ MORE

Nebraska limits deer permits for upcoming season

Nebraska limits deer permits for upcoming season

By Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

With permit quotas reduced for the upcoming deer seasons, hunters may find tags easily obtained in the past will be in limited supply. Hunters can improve chances of getting a permit by applying during June and July. Changes to permit quotas are driven by a severe decline in the 2022-23 deer harvest which was down 11% statewide, and down 22% from 2... READ MORE

Alligator lottery applications open through July 15

Alligator lottery applications open through July 15

By South Carolina Department of Natural Resources

Applications for the public alligator lottery are now available online through July 15 at 5 p.m. A $10 nonrefundable application fee is required to apply. A randomized computer drawing based on a preference point system will determine the selection of hunters. The 2023 public alligator season begins at 12 p.m. (noon) Sept. 9 and runs until 12 p.m.... READ MORE

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