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Purdue University study aims to obtain better deer estimates in Indiana

Wildlife managers in states across the Midwest have long struggled to estimate populations of deer, turkeys, and coyotes.
A five-year study by Purdue University aims to help. The $1.6 million project is designed to develop better methods for monitoring wildlife and put more accurate numbers on each species.

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‘Remarkable’ comeback complete, Lake Superior lake trout will provide fish to stock Minnesota’s inland lakes

For the first time in history, the Minnesota DNR is planning to use lake trout from Lake Superior as broodstock to meet stocking quotas on inland lakes in northern Minnesota. 
If disease testing checks out, the new stocking regimen will start in fall 2025.   
“It’s a really great rehabilitation story, going from almost extirpation of lake trout from Lake Superior in the 1950s to now using it as a source for inland stocking throughout Minnesota,” said Cory Goldsworthy, Lake Superior area fisheries supervisor for the Minnesota DNR.

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Iowa DNR encourages hunters to chase pheasants over the Thanksgiving holiday

Pheasant hunting has been as much a part of the Thanksgiving holiday for generations of Iowans as cranberries and stuffing. And with a weather forecast that will likely put birds in cover, this would be a good year to continue that tradition and get back to the fields.
“It’s a good opportunity for hunters to get out with less competition,” said Todd Bogenschutz, upland wildlife biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). “Would also be a good time to invite someone new along and pass along that tradition.”

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Michigan hunters die of heart attacks while hauling out deer

At least three Michigan deer hunters have died of heart attacks during the current 16-day season, including two men who were trying to haul away the heavy animals, authorities said.
“I’ve never seen three people die in 48 hours from heart attacks while deer hunting before,” said Dr. William Morrone, the medical examiner for Bay, Midland, Tuscola, Arenac and Iosco counties.

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