Category Archives: In the News
Deer Archery Season In Massachusetts Begins Monday
The six-week deer archery season in Massachusetts begins on Monday. It is part of the increasing attempt to control the growth of deer herds within the state. Archery hunting is viewed as the preferred method in highly populated areas where … Continue reading
October 9 Begins Kentucky Youth Deer Hunting Season
The firearms Youth-Only season in Kentucky could not have much better timing. This season for deer runs from October 9-10. Conditions are favorable, according to Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources deer biologist Kristina Brunjes. “It’s not too cold, … Continue reading
Deer Hunting Plan Put On Hold In NY’s Croton-On-Hudson
A plan to allow hunters in the Hudson River village of Croton-On-Hudson to hunt with bows and arrows has been delayed. The plan faced a large amount of opposition, so village leaders opted to delay it. They will now study … Continue reading
Three CA Arrests For Alleged Illegal Hunting Of Deer
Authorities arrested three men from Northern California, alleging they were hunting deer illegally. The three individuals, Raymond Nicolini (age 23), Steven Graham (23), and Timothy Heflin (46) were arrested by Tuolumne County deputies on Thursday, September 30. Residents placed calls … Continue reading
Michigan Has New Deer Hunting Regulations
The deer hunting season in Michigan began on Friday, October 1. For hunters, this is akin to Christmas morning. New hunter-friendly regulations should help to decrease the state’s deer population, something that should make them even happier. In Michigan, baiting … Continue reading
November Vote Will Determine Whether Deer Hunting Is Permitted In Ottawa Hills
Residents in the village of Ottawa Hills, Ohio, stand divided regarding how to handle the large deer population. Some residents have complained about deer causing damage to their landscaping and yards, despite their use of deer repellent methods. The issue … Continue reading
Date, Zone Changes Benefit Florida Deer Hunters
In Florida, hunting season dates within wildlife management areas do not sync with zonal hunting dates for private lands. By 2011, hunting season will align more closely with the deer-breeding period known as the rut. This, along with the February … Continue reading
Hunting Permitted In PA Brush Mountain Woodlands
The Nature Conservancy now permits hunting, bird watching, and hiking on the Brush Mountain Woodlands, a 640-acre land tract in the Central Appalachians. The area of land in Pennsylvania now serves as a form of park. Hunters and nature lovers … Continue reading
Online Deer Registration In Kansas
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is the first state to introduce deer registration using photo documentation. This new process is convenient for Kansas hunters and helps to prevent chronic wasting disease from spreading. Hunters can now report … Continue reading
Low Numbers Of Deer In Florida’s Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area
The archery deer season began slowly within the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area in Florida. The first two days yielded just 16 deer from the public preserve spanning nearly 700,000 acres. Since hunting deer using bows and arrows is the … Continue reading
