Hook and Bullet
Researcher discounting rut theories
The notion that the deer rut is determined by moon phases is being challenged by an Illinois scholar who has spent more than 50 years meticulously observing buck and doe behavior.
‘Trustee’ concerns topics of hearings
The Natural Resources Board eventually agreed to send proposed rules coming out of the Deer Trustee Report to 35 public hearings this fall, but only after a lengthy discussion on whether the NRB needs to
DNR eases WWF out of MacKenzie with award
The DNR presented a plaque to George Meyer and the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation in appreciation for all the WWF did during the past 10 years to build up the conservation education program at the MacKenzie
Nack named the state’s first DMAP coordinator
Bob Nack has been appointed as the DNR’s first coordinator of a fledgling deer management assistance program that came about as part of the Deer Trustee Report.
Wisconsin Cuffs & Collars – October 4th, 2013
District 7 — Wisconsin Rapids area Warden Jon Scharbarth, of Stevens Point, issued citations for various boating and fishing violations. Scharbarth worked on a dogs-chasing-deer complaint and educated anglers about the VHS and AIS laws.
Differences in habitat, access in south zone
Ask Southern Zone deer hunters how the whitetail hunting is in their neck of the woods, and you’re likely to get a lot of different answers.
Act II: N.Y. youth deer hunt returning Oct. 12-14
Connor Wright just missed taking part in last year’s first ever youth deer hunt in New York state.
Deer regs decisions coming
Protection of yearling bucks remains key issue
Minnesota Cuffs & Collars – October 4th, 2013
District 1 – Baudette area CO Ben Huener (Roseau) checked waterfowl hunters on Lake of the Woods and Thief Lake. Training was attended at Camp Ripley. CO Huener also attended a Minnesota Trappers Association meeting
