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For first time, no ear-tagged, radio-collared research bears killed during hunting season
Researchers with the DNR are monitoring about 30 radio-collared black bears across the state, and asked hunters to voluntarily avoid shooting these valuable research subjects. They obliged.

With help of a bountiful Sunday, archery harvest climbs well ahead of last year’s pace
Harvest at 13,068 deer. At the same point in 2017, the harvest stood at 10,912.

‘Do-not-eat’ advisory issued for deer taken within 5 miles of Clark’s Marsh, Oscoda Township
The advisory is due to high levels of PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonic acid) found in a single deer taken about two miles from Clark’s Marsh, which borders the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base.

Report: Ring-necked duck numbers drop, Canada goose numbers up slightly in some areas
Hunter numbers have declined significantly from earlier this season, according to Minnesota Waterfowl Migration and Hunting Report.

CWD hits Michigan’s U.P. for first time
The doe was shot on a deer damage shooting permit on an agricultural farm about 4 miles from the Michigan-Wisconsin border.
Illinois Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – Oct. 19, 2018
Northwest Zone– Captain Laura Petreikis In Lee County, CPOs Francisko and Posateri, along with Sgt. Petreikis, conducted snowmobile enforcement. The detail resulted in the issuance of numerous citations and written warnings. The following violations were
New York Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – Oct. 19, 2018
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Ohio bowhunters make up for early losses
Archery deer kill starting to rebound with cooler weather
Wisconsin Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – Oct. 19, 2018
District 5 — Lower St. Croix area Warden Paul Sickman, of St. Croix County, received information in September about a woman interested in selling owl parts to be used spiritually and to be sold as