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Despite frigid weather, Canada geese count up significantly in North Dakota
An additional 16,400 mallards were tallied statewide.

Two deer test positive for CWD in North Dakota
Whitetail buck, mule deer doe were taken during 2017 deer gun season from same unit in southwestern N.D. Since 2009, the total now stands at 11 deer to test positive for CWD in North Dakota

Montana bison harvest at 70
BILLINGS, Mont. — Montana wildlife officials say 70 bison have been shot by hunters so far this year. The Billings Gazette reported Thursday that 59 of those bison were killed on the west side near

Wyoming hunters meet quota with 44 wolves in state’s first wolf hunt since 2013
In all, 76 wolves were killed by hunters and others in Wyoming last year, when the state resumed its management of the animals.

Tree stand safety begins now
Don’t wait for the deer-hunting season to arrive before taking steps to ensure your safety when you step into a tree stand.
Illinois Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – Jan. 26, 2018
Northwest Zone Capt. Laura Petreikis While conducting compliance checks on ice fishermen on Pool 13 of the Mississippi River, CPO Palumbo discovered a Freeport fisherman fishing without his fishing license in possession. The subject was
New York Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – Jan. 26, 2018
(Editor’s note: A criminal charge is merely an allegation that a defendant has committed a violation of the criminal law, and it is not evidence of guilt. All defendants are presumed innocent and entitled to

Study: For hunters hurt in tree-stand falls, most often, it’s spinal injuries
“Entering and exiting the tree stand is a very frequent time for people to fall because you’re in that transition period.”
Wisconsin Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – Jan. 26, 2018
November field reports District 3 — Park Falls area Wardens Dan Michels, of Park Falls, and Jason Roberts, of Walworth County, responded to a call from the Price County Sheriff’s Department regarding a lost hunter