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Taking CWD concerns to the people
LENA, Ill. — The Illinois DNR has scheduled a series of public meetings to provide information about chronic wasting disease (CWD), its effect on future deer populations, and IDNR’s efforts to control the disease. IDNR
With CWD plan in the works, public gets two-week extension to comment
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced Thursday, Aug. 31 that the DEC will accept written comments on the draft New York State Interagency Chronic Wasting Disease Risk Minimization Plan for
Surplus permits available for Camp Ripley archery hunts
Hunters who missed the lottery deadline for the Camp Ripley archery hunt may purchase surplus permits on a first-come first-served basis beginning noon on Friday, Sept. 15. Hunters who already received a permit will not
Groups sue to protect Yellowstone bears as hunts anticipated
Idaho, Montana and Wyoming are planning limited public hunting of the region’s roughly 700 bears, although no hunts are expected this year.
With growing cougar population, Utah officials recommend larger hunt
Division of Wildlife Resources models estimate there are between 1,900 and 4,000 adult cougars living in the state.
Ohio Outdoor News Cuffs and Collars – Sept. 1, 2017
Central Ohio – Wildlife District 1 • While on patrol at Hoover Reservoir in Franklin County, state wildlife officer Tony Zerkle, assigned to Fairfield County, and state wildlife officer Chad Grote, assigned to Marion County,
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Cuffs and Collars – Sept. 1, 2017
NORTHWEST REGION From the Game Commission Clarion County WCO Steve Ace reports several individuals handling young, sick or injured wildlife. Crawford County WCO Mark Allegro reports an individual pleaded guilty to a charge of purchasing
Michigan Outdoor News Cuffs and Collars – Sept. 1, 2017
DISTRICT 1 COs David Miller, Ethen Mapes and Sgt. Grant Emery worked a four day patrol on Isle Royale during the Isle Royale Boaters Association Conference and Fishing Contest. The weather conditions were absolutely fabulous
Minnesota Outdoor News Cuffs and Collars – Sept. 1, 2017
District 1 – Baudette area CO Jeremy Woinarowicz (Thief River Falls) continues to monitor bear-baiting activity. Area anglers were checked, and a litter complaint was investigated. CO Kyle Quittschreiber (Blackduck) reports a busy week working
