Hunting
Federal laboratory confirms CWD diagnosis in MN deer
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) received confirmation from a national laboratory on Jan. 25 verifying that the sample from a southeastern Minnesota white-tailed deer tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). The finding
WI State game farm accepting applications for 2011 pheasant chick program
POYNETTE, Wis. – Wisconsin conservation clubs have until March 5 to apply to participate in a program where clubs help the Department of Natural Resources rear pheasant chicks from the State Game Farm for later
Leftover WI spring turkey permits go on sale March 21
MADISON – Remaining permits for the 2011 spring turkey hunting season will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis starting March 21. Leftover permits will be first issued for sale by zone, one zone per
Asian Carp: can we beat ’em by eating ’em?
Mukwonago, WI (AP) – Chef Jimmy Wade isn’t transforming his Heaven City Restaurant near Mukwonago into a house of flying carp just yet. But the adventurous chef, who hosts twice-a-year wild game dinners, is planning
Study finds mountain lions eating more than before
Billings, Mont. (AP) – Mountain lions, the largest members of the cat family in North America, may be heartier eaters than some researchers originally estimated. “One of the most interesting things we found was how
Missouri Hunters Shoot Mountain Lion
Hunters say animal posed threat. Fourth recent confirmed report brings total to 14 in Missouri since 1994. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has confirmed that a group of hunters killed a young male mountain
WI DNR Researchers Studying Causes of Deer Predation
In an ongoing effort to understand the causes of mortality in wild deer, Wisconsin DNR is in the first year of a study involving capture and collaring in various parts of the state. The goal
Minnesota trumpeter swan population tops 5,500
A statewide aerial survey conducted Jan. 5 – 8 revealed that the population of trumpeter swans in Minnesota has more than doubled in the last five years, according Larry Gillette, wildlife manager for Three Rivers
DNR, NWTF mentored youth turkey applications due Monday, Feb. 14
First-time youth turkey hunters ages 12 to 17 have the chance to go afield this spring and learn from an experienced National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) volunteer. Applications, maps and general information for the wild
