More emphasis on CWD highlights changes as finalized deer management plan unveiled
Javier Serna
July 24, 2018
Deer-harvest goal remains at 200,000.
Hunting
DNR: First statewide deer plan aims to increase transparency, build relationships
Minnesota DNR Reports
July 24, 2018
According to the agency, the plan’s eight broad goals cover topics ranging from research, to keeping Minnesota’s deer populations healthy to how the DNR and the public work together on deer management.
Wisconsin Natural Resources Board tinkering with ruffed grouse season
Jerry Davis
July 20, 2018
So far, sentiment for shorter season supported by conjecture, not science.
Shape up for hunting season – and a physical isn’t a bad idea, either
Site Staff
July 20, 2018
Make it hurt now and it will hurt a little less when it’s time for that future hunt of a lifetime.
Junior waterfowl hunter training program set for Vt. national wildlife refuge
Site Staff
July 11, 2018
The program is offered to youths 12 to 17 years of age who have an adult waterfowl hunter to serve as a mentor.
Youths: Hunt deer with adult mentors during special Minnesota hunts
Site Staff
July 11, 2018
Youths may apply now through Friday, Aug. 17, to apply for the hunts. Of the 17 special hunts, 15 are firearms hunts for youths ages 12 to 15, and two are archery hunts for youths
DNR releases proposal to restrict doe harvest in five counties during archery season
Keri Butt
July 11, 2018
The DNR estimates the new restriction will reduce doe harvest by 25 to 30 percent.
Iowa pheasant harvest dips to about 221,000
Iowa DNR
July 10, 2018
An early look at the 2018 pheasant forecast begins with nesting success, which is likely a mixed bag.
Proposal would open 35 miles of state forest roads to motorized access for hunting
Wisconsin DNR Reports
July 9, 2018
None of the proposed roads connect to all-terrain vehicle or utility vehicle trails, routes, or Town roads designated as ATV/UTV routes, therefore ATV/UTV use is not proposed at this time.
