Hunting
CWD tests mandatory for deer harvested in central, north-central and southeast
Precautionary testing during the first two days of firearms deer season will determine whether chronic wasting disease may have spread from captive deer to wild deer in central and north-central Minnesota, the DNR said in
Alaska hunting guide charged with herding bears to clients
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — An Alaska master hunting guide has been charged with using assistants on snowmobiles to herd grizzly bears toward clients, making it easier for hunters to shoot the animals. Brian Simpson, 55, of
CWD found on deer farms prompts new feeding ban in 11 Minnesota counties
Southeastern Minnesota ban continues for 5 counties and includes attractants.
Errors noted in hunting regs handbook, map
Hunters should be aware of several errors in printed copies of the 2017 Minnesota Hunting and Trapping Regulations Handbook and in the fold-out deer season map that accompanies the regulations booklet. In the fold-out map,
DNR asks hunters to avoid shooting radio-collared research bears
With the bear hunting season opening on Friday, Sept. 1, the Minnesota DNR asks hunters to avoid shooting research bears that are marked with large, colorful ear tags and have radio-collars. “We’re asking hunters to
How to salvage an old 3-D archery target
Practice makes perfect for bowhunters in Pennsylvania.
DNR: Outlook good for Iowa squirrel hunters
Squirrel hunters should expect to find an average to above average squirrel population over most of the state, with higher squirrel numbers in areas with quality oak and hickory trees, according to the Iowa DNR.
Mount Ayr Wildlife Area: Iowa’s outdoor playground – and hunting haven
Mount Ayr, Iowa – The Mount Ayr Wildlife Area is a 1,500-acre outdoor playground on the way to nowhere. While travelers are not likely to stumble upon it, hunters would be wise to know its
Montana wildlife agency: Upland game bird hunters should expect to encounter bears
Hunters will soon be sharing the landscape with bears that may be stalking similar prey.
