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Expanded wolf hunt flying through Legislature

A proposal to expand the state's wolf hunt is being fast-tracked through the Legislature and shortly will be sent to the governor's desk for his signature.

By Matt Gouras Associated Press

Minnesota Moose population falls 35 percent; state suspends hunt

On the heels of an aerial survey that showed the moose population in the state’s northeastern corner has dropped by 35 percent since last year – and 52 percent since 2010 – the DNR announced today it will not hold a moose hunt unless the population recovers.

By Joe Albert Associate Editor

Vermount wardens say trophy buck taken out of season

Vermont game wardens say the biggest buck shot in the state in more than 20 years was shot a day after the close of the November rifle hunting season.

Montana won't limit Yellowstone-area wolf hunts

Montana wildlife officials are abandoning efforts to shut down gray wolf hunting and trapping just outside the gates of Yellowstone National Park.

By Matthew Brown Associated Press

Idaho officials decrease some moose hunting tags

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is decreasing the number of moose hunting tags available for northern Idaho.

Southwestern Alabama may see deer season pushed into February

A state official says he wants to push back the deer hunting season in southwest Alabama so that it goes into February.

Idaho mulling paid trappers to manage wolf numbers

Idaho wildlife officials are considering paying private trappers to kill wolves roaming in specific hunting zones where wolves have had a significant impact on elk populations.

Record number of black bears killed in West Virginia

West Virginia hunters killed a record number of black bears last year during the archery and firearms seasons.

Yellowstone-area wolf harvests in court Monday

Montana officials were due in state court Monday to ask a judge to reinstate a temporary ban against the hunting and trapping of gray wolves near Yellowstone National Park.

By Matthew Brown Associated Press

Wyo. bison hunt hits goal of 200 by season close

Hunters report killing 200 bison during the just-completed bison hunting season in northwest Wyoming.