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Illinois 2012-13 Archery Deer Harvest Totals 59,728

In the coming months, deer biologists will be reviewing all available data and making any needed program changes in order to ensure the continued well-being of Illinois' deer herd for this and future generations.

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QDMA Offers Deer Steward Online FREE for Military in Active Combat

The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA), in partnership with Clemson University, is pleased to announce that the online version of its Deer Steward certification course will be free-of-charge (a $200 value) for active military personnel serving in combat zones in 2013.

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Will's 2011 Tips for Bowhunting Whitetails

When I was just a little fellow, I liked to slip-up on squirrels and birds and shoot at them with my bow,” Will Primos remembers. “My first bow was a Wilson longbow, and I sometimes built my own arrows. I shot that bow off the side of my hand, because there were no rests in those days. Here are a few tips that will help you become a better bowhunter.

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Whitetail Hunting Q&A with Dan Gritzner

We caught up with Dan Gritzner, who is the Mossy Oak Prostaff Whitetail Regional Manager for Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin and asked him a few questions about hunting.

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Deer Contract EHD in 40 Indiana Counties

Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) is caused by a specific breed of flies called midges. The Indiana DNR reports EHD in 40 Indiana countries and is still working to determine the number of deer infected, but in nearby Michigan there are at least 6500 affected deer across 28 counties. The strain of EHD in Indiana is believed to have originated in southern Michigan.

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Bonus Deer Spark Policy Change for Tennessee Hunters

Hunters that received their permits for the Chuck Swan Wildlife Management Area were surprised to find that this year's permits count against their state-wide limit. TWRA discovered that hunters were using these "bonus deer" permits to shoot smaller does and spike bucks rather than mature deer. Problems with the printing of applications led to the change in policy not being disclosed to hunters. The TWRA claims that the change is not permanent and estimates that

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