Hunting
In New Hampshire, drought may have hurt farmers, but moose doing OK
Preliminary numbers from a project that puts tracking collars on moose show that only one of the calves — the most vulnerable group — died from winter ticks this year. A year ago, nearly 75
South Dakota limiting access to ‘private’ lakes
March decision that neither outdoors enthusiasts nor private landowners have the right to the water has reintroduced uncertainty into an already complex problem of how South Dakota’s non-meandered lakes should be used.
Vermont slashes number of moose hunting permits
Moose population reportedly below management goals in many areas and reduced number of moose permits is designed to allow controlled growth of moose herd, estimated at 1,750 statewide.
Michigan’s turkey population a fine example of conservation at work
With more than 200,000 wild turkeys and an annual harvest of 30,000 birds, Michigan is one of the top states in the country for spring turkey hunting.
Pennsylvania camp finds formula for bear-hunting success
Two times in the last four years, hunters from the northern Pennsylvania camp have harvested 10 black bear.
CWD surveillance detects diseased deer
Positive test from this sample size increases concern that more CWD-positive deer might be present in the immediate area where the deer was taken.
Antler restriction language in New York budget
Supporters, opponents make push as plan nears final approval.
DNR: Strong turkey season on tap for state hunters
First season kicks off April 12.
Minnesota gearing up for bear hunting season
Bear hunt applications available;
deadline is Friday, May 5.
