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New study finds deer hunting can help keep chronic wasting disease in check
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Hunting greater numbers of male deer can slow the spread of chronic wasting disease, a lethal wildlife disease, according to a new study by the U.S. Geological Survey and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Chronic wasting disease is caused by a misfolded protein called a prion, and infection leads to neurological problems, starvation, […]
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Finding Spring Toms
By Nolan Rolston There have been many times throughout my turkey hunting years that I have heard the phrase “There aren’t any turkeys on my ground”, or “I only see turkeys when I’m deer hunting, but never in the spring”. In my early years I never thought much about it when people said those things, […]
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WHAT TO TARGET FOR MARCH
By Ben Leal The month of March is characterized by rapidly rising daily high temperatures, with daily highs increasing from 41 deg to 56 deg over the month. Southern reaches of the State will likely have open water by the end of March, if not sooner. Central Iowa will have fishable ice, depending on the […]
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Five Ways to Bring a Pond Back to its Prime
By Lane Rumelhartc A well-maintained pond can be the heart of a landscape, providing a serene retreat for nature enthusiasts and a thriving habitat for fish and wildlife. However, as time goes by, ponds can lose their luster. Water quality may diminish, fish populations can become unbalanced, and invasive species may take over. Restoring a […]
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