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Slight reduction in buck deer permits
By Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Drought conditions, followed by a tough winter in parts of Utah, means 1,625 fewer hunters will be hunting buck deer during the state's general hunt this fall. More hunters will be hunting desert bighorn sheep, bison and pronghorn, though, with increases in permit numbers.
After presentations from Division of Wildlife Resources biologists, chairme... READ MORE
Wild turkey population in NE Minnesota grows
By Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Wild turkey populations are on the rise in northeastern Minnesota, and the birds are showing up in areas where they haven’t been seen in the past.
Once considered limited to southeastern Minnesota’s agricultural fields and rolling bluff country, wild turkeys have expanded their range in small areas as far north as Itasca and southern S... READ MORE
Public and WMA alligator season applications open
By South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Applications for the public alligator hunting season and the Wildlife Management Area alligator hunting season opened May 1 online.
The 2017 season opens at noon Sept. 9 and runs until noon Oct. 14. The deadline to apply is June 15. Hunters will be notified July of selection status. No paper applications will be accepted. Applicants can apply and... READ MORE
Deer harvest down 7.8 percent from 2016
By North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
A survey of the 2016-2017 hunting season shows hunters across the state reported harvesting 149,811 deer—a 7.8 percent decrease from the previous season, and 11.2 percent below the 10-year average.
The survey showed harvests declined across all 9 districts, ranging from 1.2 percent in District 9 to 14.1 percent in District 5.
“We... READ MORE
Study examines Americans’ disconnect with nature
By US Fish and Wildlife Service
Contact with nature is an important part of growing up and linking Americans to each other, yet competing priorities keep too many adults and children from getting outdoors.
That’s just one of the findings from a new national study of Americans’ relationship to nature. The study results also reveal both an alarming disconnection with n... READ MORE
Federal Premium to Introduce New Ammunition
By Federal Premium
Federal Premium Ammunition is proud to introduce a lineup of new high-performance products the 2017 NRA Meetings and Exhibits Show in Atlanta, Georgia, April 27-30. The introductions include Federal Premium Gold Medal Berger, Federal Premium Edge TLR, Federal Non-Typical and Federal Train + Protect. Attendees are encouraged to visit the Vista Outdo... READ MORE
Turkey hunting starting May 1
By Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Utah's general statewide turkey hunt starts April 28 for hunters who will be 17 years of age or younger on July 31. On May 1, turkey hunting is open for hunters of all ages.
Permits will be available until the hunt ends on May 31. Hunters can get one online.
Permits are also available from more than 300 hunting license agents across Utah and at D... READ MORE
Michigan creates panel on chronic wasting disease
By Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Recognizing the challenge posed by chronic wasting disease in Michigan’s white-tailed deer population, the Natural Resources Commission has adopted a resolution to engage the scientific community to help identify practices that address the threat.
The resolution seeks to involve scientists and experts “to advise the NRC, the DNR or ot... READ MORE
GFP enforcement officers equipped with body cams
By South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks
Law enforcement officers with South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks will now be equipped with body cameras to increase transparency and enhance officer safety.
“Our officers already do a tremendous job,” said GFP department secretary Kelly Hepler.
“It is our hope that the implementation of body cameras will ultimately make their job... READ MORE
Florida makes it easier, adds prizes to remove pythons
By Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Two new programs have been created to encourage people to remove nonnative Burmese pythons from the Everglades ecosystem and surrounding area.
The Python Pickup Program encourages the public to remove and report wild Burmese pythons, and rewards participants with valuable prizes. Anyone can participate in the new program.
People who remove python... READ MORE