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Number of pronghorn too low for hunting in North Dakota

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is recommending that the pronghorn antelope hunting season stay closed after a survey shows the population is 20 lower than last year.

No wasting disease in Arizona elk or deer herds

Testing of nearly 1,200 deer and elk killed during Arizona's latest hunting season shows the animals weren't infected with chronic wasting disease.

Montana commission approves wolf trapping

Montana wildlife commissioners have approved new wolf hunting rules that will allow trappers to each kill up to three of the predators.

By Matt Gouras Associated Press

Deer on Malmstrom Air Force Base to be shot

Wildlife agents have started killing more than a dozen mule and white-tailed deer trapped on Malmstrom Air Force Base by perimeter fence built in 2010, with base officials saying they are a hazard to operations.

Applications available for antlerless deer seasons in West Virginia

The Division of Natural Resources is now taking applications for the 2012 antlerless deer season.

Game and Fish rejects unlimited lion hunting idea

The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission has considered and rejected a proposal to allow unlimited hunting of mountain lions in part of the Black Hills.

North Dakota wildlife officials expect good pheasant year

North Dakota wildlife officials are anticipating a good production year for pheasants but have concerns about the population of the upland game bird long term.

South Dakota panel cuts number of East River deer licenses

The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission has decided to cut the number of East River deer hunting licenses this year.

Idaho wolf hunt continues on private lands

Idaho's wolf hunting season ended Sunday, but the hunt continues on private lands in the northern panhandle region.

New Mexico to sell unclaimed big-game hunting licenses

State officials open a sale next week for more than 6,000 deer, elk and javelina hunting licenses.