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Sampling results reveal no new CWD cases
By Minnesota Department of Natural resources
Landowner deer permits in portions of southeastern Minnesota’s CWD management zone are now effective as the Department of Natural Resources works with eligible landowners to reduce the possibility of disease spread. “We’re targeting our efforts this year and contacting eligible landowners via letter with the details they need to p... READ MORE
CWD now confirmed in a Mississippi whitetail
By Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks
A white-tailed deer collected January 25, 2018, in Issaquena County has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The deer was a 4.5-year-old male that died of natural causes and was reported to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. This is the first time an animal in Mississippi has tested positive for the disease,... READ MORE
Study finds soil characteristics may be related to CWD persistence
By University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
Deer infected with chronic wasting disease are doomed to a slow and certain death, eventually wasting away as they lose the ability to eat and drink. There is no cure and no vaccine, and the number of infected deer continues to rise every year. But University of Illinois scientists recently published a new study that could help explain the movement... READ MORE
Sampling operation finds 203 positives for CWD
By Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
The presence of chronic wasting disease in deer has been detected for the first time in the southwestern Nebraska counties of Chase, Dundy, Hayes, Frontier and Franklin. The Commission conducted a CWD sampling operation in its Northwest and Southwest District deer check stations during the 2017 November firearm deer season. There were 203 positives... READ MORE
Preliminary harvest shows record 13,220 deer in 2017
By Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife
The preliminary statewide deer harvest for 2017 is 13,220 deer, a new record high. Archery and primitive firearms seasons also saw record harvests. The preliminary harvest figures by season are 109 deer during Youth Deer Hunt Day Sept. 30; 4 deer during Paraplegic Deer Hunt Nov. 2–4; 5,191 deer during Archery Season Oct. 16–Nov. 25; 5,1... READ MORE
Tracking collars gather data on whitetails for new CWD study
By Michigan Department of Natural Resources
As part of a multiyear study of deer disease, including chronic wasting disease, Michigan State University and the Department of Natural Resources will place location-tracking collars on white-tailed deer in south central Michigan. The study will assess deer movement and distribution patterns, and their influence on disease spread in and around Cli... READ MORE
Two Deer Test Positive for CWD
By North Dakota Game and Fish Department
A whitetail buck and a mule deer doe taken during the 2017 deer gun season from unit 3F2 in southwestern North Dakota, have tested positive for chronic wasting disease, according to Dr. Dan Grove, wildlife veterinarian for the state Game and Fish Department. Since 2009, the total now stands at 11 deer to test positive for CWD in North Dakota, and a... READ MORE
6,500+ feral hogs eliminated from Missouri landscape in 2017
By Missouri Department of Conservation
When the Department of Conservation feral hog strike team tallied feral hog elimination numbers for 2017, a total of 6,567 feral hogs were removed by MDC, partner agencies and private landowners. In 2016, 5,358 feral hogs were removed from the landscape. Increased partnerships and a public awareness campaign have led to increased success. Crews in... READ MORE
Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Celebrates 10 Years
By Yamaha Motor Corp., USA
Powersports Industry’s Leading Access Advocate Tops $3.5 Million in Funding & Support. Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, is proud to announce the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI), the powersports industry’s premiere access program dedicated to ensuring outdoor recreation opportunities for future generations, celebrates it’s 10-ye... READ MORE
Apply online Feb. 1 for spring managed turkey hunts
By Missouri Department of Conservation
Missouri youth, archery and firearms turkey hunters can apply online for 2018 spring turkey managed hunts Feb. 1 to 28. Spring turkey hunting youth weekend will be April 7 and 8 with the regular spring season running April 16 through May 6. Drawing results will be posted starting March 12. Detailed information on spring turkey hunting will be avai... READ MORE