Deer diary: DNR to launch Wisconsin’s largest deer hunters’ survey
Aim of study is to gain more information about statewide hunter success and selectivity when deer hunting.
Whitetail Deer
Wisconsin deer hunters willing to share the harvest, but no network available right now
Hunters still encouraged to work out venison transfers on their own, or to develop their own local network.
Michigan DNR: Deer hunters can expect conditions that meet or exceed 2019
Hunters who have seen the 2020 Hunting Digest may have noticed quite a few regulation changes. These changes reflect the evolution of deer hunting in Michigan.
Time again to examine chronic wasting disease in Pennsylvania
CWD remains a highly serious threat to white-tailed deer and elk populations in Pennsylvania.
DNR: Fall hunting, trapping season forecasts highlight hunter opportunities, notable changes to limits, zones
The agency releases the 2020 fall forecast series.
The 1950s called, and they want their doe tag sales system back in Pennsylvania
Time to get the county treasurers out of antlerless sales in Pennsylvania.
Managing CWD: DNR adjusts for COVID-19, new detections
Changes for 2020 include voluntary sampling in affected areas, a new management zone and new surveillance areas.
Deer urine ban may not be a good idea
While this blogger is in favor of doing whatever it takes to slow or prevent the spread of CWD, banning the use of deer urine may be the least effective means.
Deer, small game, waterfowl, bear regs now combined in one booklet
Wisconsin DNR cutting printing cost of hunting regs pamphlet in half with new booklet to debut late August.
Southwest Wisconsin five-year deer/predator study wrapping up, but …
Some of the data input, analysis delayed by COVID-19.
Wisconsin Natural Resources Board restores original antlerless quotas in four of 11 counties
Burnett, Douglas, Bayfield and Sawyer counties to return to original county recommendations.
Whitetail population appears to be thriving in Pennsylvania
Evening rides through deer country show a high number of healthy-looking deer.
Wisconsin’s Natural Resources Board counters DNR on several 2020 antlerless deer options
NRB strikes holiday hunt in two counties, reduces antlerless deer quotas in 11 northern counties.
Deer feeding and attractant bans expand as part of CWD response
Six counties in and near Twin Cities metro prohibited from deer feeding and attractants starting July 1.
Helping to shape the Wisconsin deer season
DNR: Join your County Deer Advisory Council.
Deer teeth telling a story of survival in Vermont
Successful deer hunters can now get ages from teeth data – and according to that data, oldest deer harvested last season were a pair of 17-year-old does. Oldest buck was 10 years old.
Loosen deer hunting regs, feed Wisconsin’s hungry
How about expanding deer harvest opportunities for those who can’t afford beef during the pandemic?
Probation, community service imposed in high-profile deer abuse case
Video of the November attack circulated quickly on social media and generated outrage, along with pressure on investigators to solve the case.
We’ll soon learn lots about chronic wasting disease status in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Game Commission set to take action, reveal spread related to CWD.
Put a freeze on any further Wisconsin deer season changes
Biggest question now should be how to pull off a 2020 season in light of COVID-19 concerns.
Survey: Outdoor enthusiasts reject wholesale changes to deer season
The biggest change the DNR proposed was extending the nine-day gun season to 19 days.
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Bucks hanging onto their antlers in early spring
Produces a ‘what the heck’ moment for the author.
Wisconsin CDAC meetings taking place as scheduled via phone conferences
Deer hunters listened in remotely and may now submit online comments regarding CDAC recommendations.
Comparing COVID-19 in humans and CWD in deer
Solid science-based discussions needed in both arenas to avoid hyperbole.
Trifecta for New Hampshire hunters
Results from 2019 deer, bear and spring turkey seasons among the best ever.
In Pennsylvania, buck harvest up 10 percent, overall harvest highest in 15 years
The percentage of older bucks in the 2019-20 deer harvest remained amazingly high. About 66 percent of the bucks taken by hunters were at least 2½ years old. The remainder were 1½ years old.
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