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No records set for deer-gun, but tops 2014
The deer kill figures for Ohio’s 2015 firearms deer-hunting season didn’t set any records but they did wave in the rearview mirror to their comparable – but still “ho-hummish” – 2014 statistics.
Ohio Cuffs & Collars – December 18th, 2015
Division of Wildlife Central Ohio – Wildlife District 1 • In early November, state wildlife officers Josh Elster and John Coffman and supervisor Dave Warner were on patrol in Fayette County. Two men were found

Penalties increased for poaching big game
New laws approved by Gov. Rick Snyder last month increase fines and license revocations for poachers convicted of illegally killing elk, bear, and moose, or those who construct illegal snares.
Michigan Cuffs & Collars – December 18th, 2015
DISTRICT 1 CO Doug Hermanson and Sgt. Grant Emery checked one of the local marinas on the opening day of deer season, and observed a few boats out on Lake Superior. CO Hermanson recognized one

Another big bear season is emerging
For many Pennsylvania hunters, harvesting a black bear in Penn’s Woods is a lifetime achievement that might only be dreamed of. For Terra Haines, it is just another day in the woods.
Pennsylvania Cuffs & Collars – December 18th, 2015
NORTHWEST REGION From the Game Commission Crawford County WCO Jacob J. Olexsak reports that charges have been filed against duck hunters who hunted after hours and without the required licenses. Erie County WCO Darin L.

LSOHC’s project list totals $116 million
The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council approved by a 9-3 vote a $115.75 million package of recommendations that it will forward to the Legislature in January.
MInnesota Cuffs & Collars – December 18th, 2015
District 1 – Baudette area CO Ben Huener (Roseau) assisted with a search warrant regarding multiple deer-hunting violations. Enforcement action will be taken regarding a muzzleloader hunter who was hunting deer with the aid of

Holiday gifts for birders you barely know
Consider giving a membership to a bird advocacy group or another conservation organization this time of year.