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Fur prices on the rise in ’13
Michigan trappers are seeing a jump in fur prices this year for most species, continuing a trend seen in recent years that’s been fueled by overseas buyers.

Tests reveal 3 CWD deer killed in 2 counties
In recent years, Pennsylvania Game Commission officials have talked about when, not if, chronic wasting disease would show up in the state’s wild deer

PGC ponders more CWD response areas
State officials have revealed no specific plans about how they are going to deal with the recent outbreak of chronic wasting disease in wild deer.

Bill would allow corn use statewide as bait
Current regulations prohibiting baiting have long annoyed a few lawmakers, who say they have heard from constituents who say they have been unfairly cited by the Game Commission for violating them
Pennsylvania Cuffs & Collars – March 15th, 2013
NORTHWEST REGION • Butler County WCO Christopher J. Deal reports that he will be removing several treestands from various state game lands. The stands, when removed, will be held for 30 days and then destroyed
Links from Minnesota Outdoor News – Issue 11, 2013
Link for Mike Schoonveld’s “International fur auction draws impressive results” on Page 12 North American Fur Auctions

DNR: Keep southeast antler-point restrictions in place
Regulations in the southeastern part of the state that require adult hunters to pass on bucks that have fewer than four antler points on one side would continue this fall, if the DNR’s wishes are
MInnesota Cuffs & Collars – March 15th, 2013
District 1 – Baudette area CO Jeremy Woinarowicz (Thief River Falls) checked anglers and snowmobile operators in the area. Enforcement action was taken for no snowmobile registration, no state trail permit, and taking walleyes during

House bill targets state’s dog breeders
For those who produce hunting dogs and other canine pets in the state, particular legislation has become a persistent problem in recent years when the Minnesota Legislature has convened.