Category Archives: Disease

F&W Board Votes to Ban Natural Deer Urine Lures

Posted on May 6, 2015 by admin

  VERMONT FISH & WILDLIFE Press Release For Immediate Release: April 28, 2015 Media Contacts: Commissioner Louis Porter, 802-828-1454 Scott Darling, 802-786-3862; Mark Scott, 802-777-4217 MONTPELIER, Vt. – The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Board has voted to ban the possession … Continue reading →

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Experimental vaccine partially successful at preventing CWD in deer

Posted on January 5, 2015 by admin

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

Posted on December 17, 2014 by admin

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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Missouri veto resonates through captive deer hunting industry

Posted on July 15, 2014 by admin

  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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Minnesota wildlife panel debates ways to reduce lead ammo

Posted on February 6, 2014 by admin

By Zach Kayser Forum New Service Posted:   02/06/2014   BEMIDJI, Minn. — If you deer hunt, your bullets may be finding their way into more bodies than you realize. The hot topic at a Minnesota Wildlife Society panel discussion … Continue reading →

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