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Michigan officials modify CWD response plans
At its August meeting in Lansing, the Natural Resources Commission adopted changes to the Michigan Surveillance and Response Plan for Chronic Wasting Disease of Free-Ranging and Privately Owned Cervids.
Michigan Cuffs & Collars – September 14th, 2012
DISTRICT 1 CO Jason Wicklund was on patrol in Gogebic County when he observed an ORVer coming toward him. The driver was not wearing a helmet, so the CO stopped to speak with the operator.
Deer again are dying from EHD in Pennsylvania
An otherwise common disease once rare here is back and killing white-tailed deer.
Urban unit archers can take bears starting now
For the first time, starting now, bowhunters in the state’s four most urban wildlife management units will be able to participate in overlapping bear- and deer-hunting opportunities.
No plan for private land doe tags in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s deer management system may soon have a twin.
Pennsylvania Cuffs & Collars – September 13th, 2012
NORTHWEST REGION •Crawford County WCO Jacob J. Olexsak is investigating a case in which an 8-point buck was shot from a roadway, just after sunset in August. •Forest County WCO Daniel P. Schmidt reports the
Link for Angst over animal rights: a closer look
Link to Judge Emmet G. Sullivan’s legal opinion on animal rights lawsuit
Minnesota Cuffs & Collars – September 14th, 2012
District 1 – Baudette area CO Ben Huener (Roseau) checked area bear and goose hunters. A deer-shining complaint was taken. Assistance was provided to a turkey producer who had wolf depredation problems. CO Jeremy Woinarowicz
23,000 apply for wolf tags in Minnesota
The DNR received nearly four times as many applications for wolf-hunting and trapping licenses as are available for the inaugural seasons later this year.
