
DNR hires new big-game program leader
Barbara Keller has over 12 years of experience in wildlife management, research and diseases.

Barbara Keller has over 12 years of experience in wildlife management, research and diseases.

The legislation, sponsored by state Sen. Mario M. Scavello, provides another choice for hunters who have shot and inflicted injury on a white-tailed deer, black bear or elk, but lose the trail.

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A bill that would let big-game hunters in Wyoming wear fluorescent pink has passed the state Legislature. Senate File 61 received final approval on a 39-21 vote in the state House. It

WESSINGTON SPRINGS, S.D. — A sheriff in central South Dakota says big game violations in the county’s popular hunting area are getting out of control. Jerauld County Sheriff Jason Weber told the Mitchell Daily Republic

The big-game program leader manages deer and elk populations and harvest seasons, and works with groups and individuals to manage seasons and populations.

While deer and elk won’t be returning to burned areas around Prospect and Union Creek anytime soon, they likely will feel at home in the smoky areas immediately around wildfires and closed areas.

Big-game hunters should find the Idaho Panhandle a better than average place to bag meat for the freezer and have a shot at a trophy elk or whitetail this season.

Numerous changes coming in 2017-2018 for deer, antelope and elk.

Feedback sought on big-game issues
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