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Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary statewide total of 15,484 wild turkeys during the 2016 Spring Turkey Season, including the youth seasons.  The 2016 total compares with the statewide turkey harvest of 15,000 in 2015.  The statewide preliminary total includes Youth Turkey Season harvest of 1,045 birds, compared with youth season harvest of 896 turkeys in 2015... READ MORE 

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   Hunters have until Friday, June 17, to apply for one of seven elk licenses offered this year by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.  The number of hunting licenses available is influenced by the state’s elk management plan, said Adam Murkowski, DNR big game program leader. Our elk management programs aim to benefit our elk herds and their habitat while also minimizing conflicts with landowners. Licenses will be available in... READ MORE

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On June 1, 2016, a new law takes effect that redefines what a lead jig is for the purposes of taking fish in the freshwaters of New Hampshire. All lead jigs less than or equal to one ounce will be prohibited.  It is well documented that lead, when ingested, is toxic to loons and other water birds.  Changing lead sinkers and jigs to a non-toxic alternative is not only the right thing to do, but it’s also the law... READ MORE 

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North Dakota deer hunters are reminded the deadline for submitting applications for the 2016 gun season is June 1. Hunters are encouraged to apply online at the State Game and Fish Department website. The deadline applies to muzzleloader, regular gun, gratis and nonresident landowner, and youth antlered mule deer applications (specifically for antlered mule deer in units 3B1, 3B2, and 4A-4F). New this year is... READ MORE

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The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission has proposed the 2016 West River deer hunting season. A total of 14,345 one-tag, 5,420 two-tag licenses would be available for residents and 1,151 one-tag, 434 two-tag licenses would be available for nonresidents. The Commission proposed that the season would run from... READ MORE

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A proposal from the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission would open more of the state for deer hunters to harvest antlerless whitetail deer during the archery season. In recent years, GFP has closed certain areas of the state for antlerless deer harvest due to low deer populations. Whitetail deer numbers are increasing across the state; calling for the Commission to ease restrictions. Resident and nonresident hunters may... READ MORE 

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Spring turkey hunters harvested 10,369 gobblers this year, up 14 percent from 2015, according to Keith Krantz, wild turkey and upland game biologist for the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR). The 2016 season, April 18 through May 14, started on the third Monday in April for the first time in recent history, a week earlier than usual. All six DNR districts showed... READ MORE

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The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is asking the public to provide feedback on the state’s proposed 2017 fishing regulations. A survey is now available online at the departments website. The following considerations are being proposed for 2016:.. READ MORE

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   Government and non-government organizations from across the state today, announced a collaborative effort to raise awareness about the threat of wildfire and drought to Hawaii’s natural resources and to private and public property. Wildfire & Drought Look Out!, is a continuing campaign to keep people across the state informed of current fire and drought conditions, provide tips on protecting life and property from wildfire, and... READ MORE

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   For shed-antler hunters and other recreationists anxious for the opening of many of Montana’s Wildlife Management Areas, the wait is over. Many WMAs are open year around. Most of those that are not re-opened May 15 at noon. Two WMAs, Flathead Lake and North Shore, will remain closed until July 15 at noon. It is illegal to enter a state WMA prior to its formal opening day... READ MORE

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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is now accepting public comments on several regulatory proposals for hunting black bear and white-tailed deer and for fisher trapping and general trapping regulations through June 25. The proposed changes for deer and bear hunting will increase opportunities for junior hunters to take bears, rescind an antlerless-only rule from 2015 in portions of southeastern New York and the Lake Plains, reduce antlerless harvests in two management units in the western Adirondacks, and... READ MORE

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