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In South Dakota, first documented hemorrhagic disease deer deaths in 2017
EHD was recently confirmed by laboratory analysis in a white-tailed deer in eastern Harding County and a white-tailed deer in western Butte County.

Tracking and trailing basics for bear and deer
By Bill Wiesner, Target Communications Outdoor Books The noise of a gunshot and shock of a bullet or slug has an understandable effect on any big game animal. It has been my experience in bear

Deer population objectives, boundary recommendations in the works in Wisconsin
MADISON — Early in September, County Deer Advisory Councils will provide preliminary recommendations on county deer population objectives for the next three years and potential changes to Deer Management Unit (DMU) boundaries for online public

Former flood prone farmland now popular wildlife area
COGGON, Iowa — Word is starting to spread through hunting circles in east central Iowa about a new wildlife area surrounding Buffalo Creek, on the Linn, Buchanan and Delaware County line. The 1,100-acre Buffalo Creek

Vermont youth push continues with waterfowl hunt
MONTPELIER, Vt. — A youngster’s first hunt can mark the beginning of a lifelong passion for the outdoors and a commitment to wildlife conservation. That’s the premise behind Vermont’s upcoming youth waterfowl hunting weekend, Sept.

Disease caused by bug bites suspected cause in Tennessee deer deaths
Likely cause is Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease. A severe outbreak of the disease occurred in the state in 2007, too.

In South Dakota, mentored hunting program teaches safety to youngsters
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks has been providing a way for children ages 10-15 to try the sport before investing in a license and a hunter’s safety course.

Archery deer-hunting pointer: Practice shooting from tree stand rather than from ground level
When you’ve got a deer in bow range, you forget you’re off the ground and neglect to consider the possibility of losing your footing.

Are management hunts in city parks the answer to wild game population issues?
Constant vigilance needed to keep geese, deer from overtaking city parks, ball fields.