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Entries for 'Gray Loon'
Illinois hunters see increase in 7-day harvest
By Illinois Department of Conservation
Deer hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 86,771 deer during the seven-day firearm deer season that closed Dec. 6. That figure compares to 76,575 deer harvested during the seven days of firearm season in 2014.
Preliminary harvest figures for the second segment of the firearm season Dec. 3 to 6 totaled 28,803, compared with 24,745 d... READ MORE
Remote controlled gadgets cannot be used to pursue wildlife
By Arizona Game and Fish Department
Arizona’s Game and Fish Department is reminding sportsmen who may recently have received a drone as a gift that flying a wildly popular drone must comply with state and federal wildlife laws and regulations.
The Federal Aviation Administration predicted more than 1 million drones would be bought as holiday gifts. Like Santa’s sleigh, d... READ MORE
Missouri reports alternative methods
By Missouri Department of Conservation
Deer hunters in Missouri harvested 11,061 deer during the alternative-methods portion of the 2015-2016 Missouri firearms deer-hunting season, December 19 to 29. Of the total harvest, 2,994 were antlered bucks, 1,594 button bucks, and 6,473 does.
Top harvest counties were Franklin with 260 deer harvested, Howell with 247, and Texas with 235.
The h... READ MORE
A common scents look at the rut in the South
By David Rainer
Photo: Young deer usually don’t respond to presence of humans like mature bucks and Alpha does, which react instantly when human scent is detected. Mature deer will also change travel corridors and other behaviors when those areas have human scent.
Finally, Alabama deer hunters got a week of weather where sweating and pouring rain weren&rsqu... READ MORE
Nebraska surveys deer hunters through Jan. 22
By Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Nebraska’s survey of deer hunters continues through January 22.
The survey, conducted every five years, is designed to gather hunter information about experiences, attitudes and opinions related to the 2015 deer season.
The public input is important to the Commission and is another way hunters can participate in Nebraska’s deer manage... READ MORE
Gunnison Basin closed to shed collecting until March 15
By Colorado Parks and Wildlife
To minimize disturbance to wildlife during the cold winter months, shed antler collecting is prohibited in the Gunnison Basin until March 15. After that date, collectors must be aware of regulations for this activity established by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
"Special regulations have been in place for several years, so anyone planning to collect... READ MORE
Trapping more effective than hunting feral hogs
By Missouri Department of Conservation
In Missouri, where feral hog eradication efforts have increased this year through trapping, citizens are being asked to report feral hog sightings or damage as soon as possible.
While the Department of Conservation continues to work with legislators, community groups, agencies and landowners to increase awareness about feral hogs, it has learned h... READ MORE
Nebraska deer harvest up 11 percent so far
By Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Total deer harvest in Nebraska is up 11 percent compared to this time one year ago.
As of Dec. 8, nearly 50,000 deer have been harvested, compared to 45,000 in 2014 and 42,500 in 2013.
The biggest change is the mule deer buck harvest of 8,307 – up 1,200 from 2014. That is an increase of 17 percent from last year and 25 percent from 2013.
&... READ MORE
73,399 deer checked during Ohio gun season
By Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Hunters checked 73,399 white-tailed deer during Ohio’s 2015 deer-gun season, Nov. 30 through Dec. 6, a significant increase over the 2014 harvest of 65,484 deer.
During the 2013 deer-gun season, 75,408 deer were checked. To date, for the 2015 deer hunting seasons, hunters have checked 152,554 deer. Last year at this same time, hunters had ha... READ MORE
All the venison preparation secrets
By David Rainer
With the Alabama gun deer season more than a week old, it’s probably safe to say fresh venison will soon be on the menu at hunting camps and homes around the state.
Any experienced hunter knows that care of the game after it is killed is the key to delectable dishes on the table.
Of course, there are many other tips and procedures that wil... READ MORE