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Experimental vaccine partially successful at preventing CWD in deer

Journal Sentinel files In a scientific milestone that could have human health implications, an experimental vaccine was partially successful at preventing chronic wasting disease in deer, according to a recently published U.S. study. By Paul A. Smith of the Journal … Continue reading

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Early migration shows loon flight path

December 16, 2014 By: Chelsea Mongeau Geolocator tag on a common loon. Image: Kevin Kenow, USGS When it comes time to take a winter vacation, even 4-month-old common loons from the Great Lakes region waste no time flying to warmer … Continue reading

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Cornell University scientists accidentally create ‘buck magnets’ in effort to control deer population

Nick Canedo on October 16, 2014 at 2:39 PM, updated October 16, 2014 at 4:47 PM Cornell University launched a program in 2009 aimed at satisfying all Ithaca residents by controlling the area’s deer population in an innovative way. Fast … Continue reading

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Survey shows highest waterfowl population in 59-year history

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 9:39 a.m. CDT July 18, 2014 A ringed-neck duck MADISON – Waterfowl breeding populations in 2014 are mostly good to excellent in Wisconsin and North America, according to recent surveys by state, federal and … Continue reading

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Missouri veto resonates through captive deer hunting industry

  Ryan Sabalow, ryan.sabalow@indystar.com July 14, 2014 X-Factor, a deer owned by Indiana deer farmer Russ Bellar, was bred for his enormous antlers and used as a stud in the fenced hunting industry. (Photo: Photo provided/Russ Bellar ) Missouri Gov. … Continue reading

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