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Wisconsin DNR confirms CWD in wild deer for the first time in Menominee County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed the first positive test result for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer in Menominee County.
The deer was a hunter-harvested 2-year-old buck and is the first confirmed wild CWD-positive deer detected in Menominee County. The deer was harvested within 10 miles of the Oconto and Shawano County borders.

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Iowa DNR’s winter community trout stockings start Jan. 3

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will release rainbow trout in nine locations across Iowa this winter in areas that would not support them during warmer months.
Winter trout stockings are a great place to take kids to catch their first fish. A family-friendly event is paired with some stockings to help anglers have success and fun while fishing.

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Time to winterize your boat in Ohio

As temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, the Ohio DNR (ODNR) reminds boat owners to prepare their vessels for winter. Proper winterization not only protects against the damaging effects of cold weather, it also ensures a hassle-free start to the next boating season.
“Winterizing your boat is crucial for maintaining its performance and longevity,” said Andy Foos, boating education coordinator with ODNR. “By taking a few key steps now, you can avoid costly repairs and enjoy peace of mind until spring.”

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CWD confirmed in a wild deer near Wheaton in western Minnesota for the first time

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced on Thursday that a deer harvested near Wheaton in western Minnesota during the opening weekend of firearms season has tested positive for chronic wasting disease.
The adult male deer was harvested within deer permit area 271 along the Minnesota-South Dakota border. To date, no wild deer with CWD had been previously detected in DPA 271, nearby DPAs or near the Minnesota border in eastern South Dakota.

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Habitat planning for bad weather is key to supporting Iowa’s pheasant populations

The first snow of the season is a popular event with pheasant hunters because it often sends the birds to cover where hunters expect to find them. And while a little snow is good, too much snow can be bad, burying waste grains that are an important food source and collapsing marginal habitat.
This was the scenario Iowa experienced from 2007 to 2011 when winters were averaging 30-50 inches of snow, and the spring nesting season was averaging 7-12 inches of rain. The statewide pheasant population survey was knocked down from 27 birds per 30-mile route, to an all-time low of seven.

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