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NRC looks into its wolf hunt options
Michigan hunters could shoot a total of 43 wolves during a management hunt in selected areas of the Upper Peninsula under a proposal being considered by the state Natural Resources Commission.

Lingering cold, snow taking toll on U.P. wildlife
There was an extremely mild start to winter in the northern tier of Michigan that had sportsmen and biologists anticipating the fourth mild winter in a row

State finds bovine TB in 23 more white-tailed deer
Twenty-three whitetails and four cattle herds found infected with bovine tuberculosis in 2012 and early ‘13 are reasons for continued vigilance against the respiratory disease.

Bill to limit DMAP is pending
A bill introduced in the state House last month that, if made law, would prevent DMAP permits from being issued on public lands, has divided sportsmen and organizations representing them.
Pennsylvania Cuffs & Collars – April 26th, 2013
NORTHWEST REGION • Butler County WCO Christopher J. Deal reports new barred owl nests have been located on SGL 164 and SGL 304. With the drop in the local great horned owl population, the chance

PGC slightly cuts back on doe tags
Your chances of getting a doe tag this fall are infinitely greater than your chances of drawing an elk tag, there’s no doubt about that.

Survey: Split seasons are not the answer
The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s attempt to satisfy hunters by going to split deer seasons has largely failed.
Minnesota Cuffs & Collars – April 26th, 2013
District 1 – Baudette area CO Angie Warren (Thief River Falls) patrolled for ATV and snowmobile activity. Wildlife management areas were monitored. Follow up was conducted on a possible wolf depredation and predator control area.
Links from Minnesota Outdoor News – Issue 17, 2013
Icy start for border opener on Big Stone The DNR has listed a number of waters that are closed to protect spawning concentrations of walleyes and other fish. The list can be found here. Smelt