Deer Shot in Minnesota CWD Management Area Believed to Have Escaped from Farm
As officials perform management activities in chronic wasting disease management areas in Minnesota, one deer is leading those involved to believe it had recently escaped from a captive breeding facility. The animal, killed by federal sharpshooters in a chronic wasting disease management zone in southeastern Minnesota has spawned an investigation because of telltale markings […]
Proposed California Bill Aims to Outlaw Modern Bows and Firearms for Hunting Purposes
A proposed bill introduced in California this week is sending shock waves through the state’s hunting community. The bill, tabled by Sen. Tim Wells (D) outlines new hunting regulations that would see hunters turn to more traditional methods of take such as atlatl’s, slingshots, knives and hand-to-hand combat. “We are asking California hunters to […]
Oklahoma’s “Flying Pig Bill” Aims to Allow Hunters to Shoot Hogs from Helicopters
Following in the footsteps of neighboring Texas and Louisiana, Oklahoma lawmakers have proposed a bill that would legalize hunters to hunt feral hogs from helicopters. What is being labeled as the “Flying Pig Bill”, the proposed legislation would give landowners, companies, and pilots the ability to apply for state licenses that would allow them […]
British Columbia to Increase Investment in Wildlife Management
As part of the Province’s long-standing commitment to healthy wildlife populations, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson announced today that all hunting licence revenue will be re-invested to enhance wildlife management activities. Based on input from stakeholders over the last few years, the government will form a new agency in fall […]
New York CWD Free for 11th Straight Year
With confirmed cases rising in other areas of the country, the state of New York’s deer population is, once again, clear of chronic wasting disease, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). The disease, which fatally attacks whitetail deer, elk, moose, and reindeer have not been detected in the Empire […]
Wisconsin Welcomes 28 Additional Kentucky Elk
As part of a joint effort between Kentucky and Wisconsin to reintroduce elk to the existing Clam Lake herd as well as establish a new herd in the Black River State Forest, the “class of 2017” has arrived in Wisconsin. “We are very excited to be adding more elk to the northern elk […]
Wyoming Hunters Harvest Second-Highest Number of Elk in 2016
Great conditions for plant growth and a previously mild winter has blessed Wyoming elk hunters who were able to harvest the second-highest number of elk in recent years. “A mild winter in 2015 and good moisture during the growing season bolstered plant growth providing great habitat for Wyoming’s wildlife,” said Doug Brimeyer, Game and […]
Over Eight Tons of Venison Donated to Maryland-Area Food Banks
With all the negative attention that often surrounds selective deer harvest and culls, the good news is often forgotten or at least left unpublished. Fortunately, that is not the case with several recently completed deer reduction programs administered by the National Park Service in Western Maryland. As the initial part of long-term deer management […]
Idaho Conservation Officers Seek Assistance Regarding Bull Elk Shot And Left to Waste
On Thursday, March 16, 2017, a bull elk was shot and left to waste on privately owned farm ground near White Owl Butte approximately 11 miles east of Rexburg in Madison County, ID. There currently is no open hunting season for elk in that area. Idaho Department of Fish & Game (IDFG) Conservation Officers […]
Wyoming Mule Deer Diagnosed with Chronic Wasting Disease
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has diagnosed chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a mule deer doe that was found dead near Pinedale. As part of its CWD Management Plan, Game and Fish increased CWD monitoring on and around the state’s elk feedgrounds and big game winter ranges this year. To accomplish this goal, […]