Baits include but are not limited to grains, minerals, salts, fruits, vegetables, hay or any other natural or manufactured foods.
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...rut occurs differently in different states, Jensen had this to say: "When elk/red deer have been translocated to the Southern Hemisphere (e.g., New Zealand) they switch to the spring equinox." Across North America, by comparison, there's not much difference in the timing of the rut, Jensen said. "There may be a few days difference, but for all practical purposes, they are all about the same time," he said. If you have a question for Talkin' with Dokken,...
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Rines said hunters were asked to report moose sightings by providing dates, locations, estimated age and health of those spotted. Early hunt results reported by the Fish and Game Department show 179 hunters were successful in their bids to take down moose over the nine days. Fish and Game officials report sales of moose-hunting permits generates an additional $325,000. New Hampshire isn't alone in reporting a decline in moose populations.
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On Saturday, she and 15 other kids hit the water with several employees of the department, two from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and outfitter Butch Odegaard of River Quest Excursions. His wife, Cindy Barrett, started a foundation in his name dedicated to teaching kids to fish. They ended up catching eight fish, including one fall chinook.
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...on elk in some portions of Southwest Washington. "Big game populations in Cowlitz and Lewis counties were influenced by late spring storms in 2013," according to the agency's webpage on hunting prospects in Washington. "The survey index that was conducted for winter elk mortality showed high loss in 2012/2013, indicating a reduction in yearling animals and some loss of older animals as a result of the winter conditions. "These winter losses may (affect) elk numbers for a...
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Hepola said that November is Hugo's â€"the town's iconic eatery and watering hole -- and the town's busiest time of year, but it's not just about hunters. Hepola and his wife, Jody, own Hugo's, a hive of activity year round. During hunting season, drop boxes will be available nearby to deposit deer hides.
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The first half of duck season runs through Dec. 1 in Zones One and Two and statewide for goose season. The hunting seasons then reopen on Dec. 14. Duck season runs uninterrupted through Jan. 8 in the Panhandle.
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It's well-deserved. --- Dokken reports on outdoors.
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...elk numbers are still over their objective in the Lima Peaks country and in the Gravelly and Snowcrest ranges, said FWP Dillon biologist Craig Fager. As for deer, whitetails and mule deer are common in Region 2, but are generally below historic averages. The FWP has restricted hunting opportunities for antlerless deer to limit any further declines and speed population increases, but hunting for white-tailed bucks should be improving overall. Hunting for mule deer is by permit...
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