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Maine hunters record moose hunt tally of 2,895

Maine's 2012 fall moose hunting season, now in its third decade since its revival, ended with a record 2,895 moose taken by hunters

Investigators wrap up large Wyoming poaching case

It must have looked like a law enforcement convention with 38 Wyoming wildlife officials all gathered in one spot.

By Christine Peterson Casper Star-Tribune

North Dakota to have 180 nonresident any-deer bow licenses

North Dakota is making only 180 any-deer bow licenses available to out-of-state hunters this year.

BREAKING NEWS: First CWD deer confirmed in DuPage County, Illinois

Chronic wasting disease found in a DuPage County deer represents the first CWD case there, expanding the list of Illinois counties with a positive case from 10 to 11.

Boost in Md. hunting license fee proposed again

A bill to boost Maryland hunting license fees is returning to the General Assembly.

Good deer season in Tenn., warm spell cut it some

Tennessee wildlife officials say the deer season was a good one that colder weather would have improved even more.

By Randall Dickerson Associated Press

Bobcat season continues through March 15 in North Dakota

In the past decade or so one North Dakota felid has garnered the lion's share of headlines when it comes to predators.

By Brian Gehring Bismarck Tribune

South Dakota pheasant boom headed for a bust?

As a Pheasants Forever farm bill biologist stationed in his hometown of Mitchell, Mike Blaalid spends his days helping area landowners create conditions ideal for wildlife habitat.

by: Korrie Wenzel; The daily Republic

Judge lets wolf season resume near Yellowstone

Wolf hunting and trapping can resume near Yellowstone National Park after a Montana judge on Wednesday blocked the state from shutting down the practice over concerns that too many animals used in research were being killed.

by: Matthew Brown; Associated Press

Birthday buck a monster for 12-year-old

Happy birthday to you, Dylan Smith.

By Mike Moore Editor