Cheyenne, Wyoming – The Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced that applications for big game hunting licenses for the 2026-27 season opened on January 2, providing opportunities for sportsmen and women to pursue elk, deer, pronghorn, moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat, and spring turkey in Wyoming’s vast landscapes. While some initial deadlines have passed, several … Read more
Springfield, Illinois – According to Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Illinois hunters harvested a preliminary total of 81,225 deer during the 2025 firearm deer hunting season, which spanned two weekends in November and December. The season concluded on December 7, marking a slight decrease from the previous year’s harvest of 82,496 deer. This annual event … Read more
Social Circle, Georgia – The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Wildlife Resources Division has received notification of a preliminary positive Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) test result for a deer in Atkinson County. This development underscores the ongoing vigilance required to protect Georgia’s wildlife populations and maintain healthy outdoor opportunities for hunters and conservationists across … Read more
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – According to Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, regional staff have provided the latest updates on deer herd and habitat conditions across the state ahead of the November 22 opening day of deer gun season. The 2025 Rut Report highlights ongoing activity in whitetail populations, offering valuable insights for hunters and wildlife … Read more
With increased concerns about deer overpopulation in urban areas, the Ohio Division of Wildlife has announced the creation of five new deer management zones. These zones are specifically designed to address the growing challenges posed by the expanding deer population in metropolitan regions throughout the state. The initiative aims to manage the population effectively while … Read more
Over the past few weeks, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department has made headlines by introducing a pioneering pilot program aimed at revolutionizing deer hunting through the use of advanced technologies. This initiative focuses on drone-assisted tracking and thermal imaging, which promises to enhance success rates while maintaining ethical standards for harvesting deer in challenging … Read more
With increased concerns about deer overpopulation in urban areas, the Ohio Division of Wildlife has announced the creation of five new deer management zones. These zones are specifically designed to address the growing challenges posed by the expanding deer population in metropolitan regions throughout the state. The initiative aims to manage the population effectively while … Read more
With the goal of preventing the spread of wildlife diseases, New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has implemented stricter regulations on deer feeding. These new measures aim to limit human interaction with deer populations, thereby reducing the likelihood of disease transmission. Officials emphasize that these bans are important for protecting both deer health and … Read more
Population dynamics of deer in Minnesota have prompted the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to extend the 2025 deer season. This decision comes in response to the increasing numbers of deer herds across the state, which have become notably overabundant in several areas. The DNR aims to manage these populations effectively to maintain ecological balance … Read more
Just in time for the 2024 hunting season, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced an impressive 7% increase in the overall deer harvest compared to the previous year. This remarkable rise highlights a growing engagement among hunters across the state, particularly among crossbow and archery enthusiasts who have played a significant role … Read more