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Minnesota deer opener: Predicted harvest rebound, CWD the buzz
State wildlife officials are expecting a far better harvest this year. But the isolated reappearance of chronic wasting disease has led the DNR to impose mandatory testing in some areas for the opening weekend.

Fall food plot strategies come into play now
Kristen Monroe talks to Dr. Grant Woods about working up fall food plots.

Wisconsin duck-hunting season report from DU’s Chris Sebastian
Waterfowl hunters can expect good things this fall.

Third Wisconsin waterfowl guide sentenced to $25,000 fine for violations in Mississippi River refuge
Sentence also includes two-year ban from guiding for fish or wildlife in the refuge.

Pheasant hunting permit sales fall short in Pennsylvania
By start of Pennsylvania pheasant season, permit sales about half of hoped-for level.

Wisconsin bowhunters hitting their stride as whitetail rut kicks in
With bucks on the move, now is the time to make the most of every spare hunting minute.

Finesse crankbaits for bass and walleyes during the hot-bite days of late autumn
Don’t store the reels and long rods yet – fall angling opportunities for large fish still exist as October transitions into a cool early November.
Hides-for-Habitat Program: plenty of hide drop points, habitat donation possibilities
It’s that time of year. Deer-hunting time. So, hunters, what to do with the hides from those harvested deer? The Minnesota Deer Hunters Association Hides-for-Habitat Program is designed to take donated deer hides provided by

Weekly waterfowl migration report: Expect ‘excellent’ numbers in next few days
Minnesota waterfowl hunting success was fair in most areas over the past week, according to the most recent report.