Nebraska-Application Period Underway for Deer, Elk and Antelope Draw Units

Remaining Permits On Sale July 11.  Bighorn and Super Tag Lotteries Now Open.  Landowner Elk permits Are Included in Draw Application Period.

The calendar says May, and your hand may be holding a fishing pole, but it's time for some advance thinking about your fall hunting activities.  Nebraska residents may currently apply for: one deer permit in any draw unit (Republican Whitetail, Republican Mule Deer and Desoto December Muzzleloader season units), one elk permit, and one buck or either-sex antelope permit in available units.  (One application is allowed per person per species.)  Landowners interested in elk permits should contact their district Nebraska Game and Parks office for application forms at this time.    In addition, two big game lotteries are presently underway for Nebraska hunters: a Bighorn Sheep Lottery and a Super Tag Lottery.  Both lotteries are open to Nebraska residents only, have a $25 application fee and can be entered online.  The winner of the bighorn sheep lottery will receive a historic hunt for a bighorn ram in the rugged Pine Ridge, with four nights lodging and guide service provided by Nebraska Game and Parks.  The recipient of the Super Tag lottery wins a permit with a bag limit of one elk, one antelope, one deer and two turkeys. This permit is valid during 2011 and 2012, meaning the winner has two years for fill it.  Once-in-a-lifetime bull elk permit holders are eligible to participate in this lottery. Both resident and nonresident hunters will want to mark July 11 on their calendars; it's the day when all remaining permits go on sale.  A complete list of opening dates and application periods can be found on our website, and our 2011 Big Game Guide will be posted there as soon as it becomes available. Hunters in search of big game animals will find that Nebraska's populations and hunting opportunities are about the best they have ever been in modern times. Record numbers of deer and turkey exist throughout the state, and even our elk population is thriving.  Permits for deer and turkey are easy to obtain, and our $5 youth permits make hunting affordable for aspiring young hunters.  According the staff biologists, the 20-year trend of increasing numbers of older bucks should continue in 2011.  Data from 2010 indicates that 75% of harvested whitetail bucks and 83% of harvest mule deer bucks were age 2 or older.  Thousands of acres of private land have also been opened up for hunting through ourOpen Fields and Waters program, which provides incentives to landowners in return for opening up areas of good habitat to public hunting and fishing use.  These lands will be included in the 2011 Public Access Atlas, which is generally available in August each year.  So as you are reeling in that largemouth or casting for walleye, be thinking about all the great ways you can extend your adventures in the Nebraska outdoors.  We are here to help you with that, so visit our website for frequent updates or follow us onFacebook or Twitter.  And as always - we'll See You Out There! Click here to buy your permits online.

Wisconsin Deer Hunting Statistics

Jeff Pritzl is Regional Wildlife Supervisor with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR). At the March 19th meeting of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress Big Game Study Committee, he offered some analysis of the 2010 deer season in comparison to 2009.

This included buck and antlerless deer numbers for bow and gun seasons. Buck harvests were up by 10% while antlerless numbers were down 4%.  His take on the numbers is that the buck harvest numbers offer the most telling statistics.  Also, as is so often the case, he attributed much of the differences to hunting conditions the two years.

After this discussion, there was some give-and-take on how the deer herd numbers are measured.  This seemed to hinge on how deer are distributed in Deer Management Units (DMU's).  Deer have been expressed as density per square mile and the thought by some is that this is misleading.

The deer in fact are unevenly distributed across the DMU's, focusing on fields where snow has blown off and forage is therefore available. In this context, the Ear a Buck program was discussed for 2011.  Some skepticism was expressed that this would be a possibility, though no decision has been made.

Next, doe to fawn ratios were discussed.  The numbers presented were between 0.88 and 1.15 fawns per doe.


Proposed Deer Season Structure:
Jeff started by saying the Deer Committee makes a recommendation for the 2011 deer season framework to the DNR Secretary’s office. He noted:
EAB was unlikely in 2011 outside of the CWD area

• it will be another year of HC (herd control) 
• they did not want to go back to 2000 deer numbers 
• does think “some” units should be in EAB 
• will present season framework to the DNR Board in April meeting 
• recommends HC in units over goal 

Rob Bohmann asked if we could take EAB out of the requirement for the CWD area in 2011. He also asked if the deer population in the CWD area was growing, decreasing or was stable? Tom Hauge said the deer population had a modest decrease in the last 4 to 5 years.  It was also noted that hunters statewide do not believe deer numbers & do not support EAB.

Stan Brownell said you cannot put numbers on the social aspects, that we are going to loose hunters & we
must get something done in hot pocket areas. Marlin Laidlaw said we must not go to EAB. Mark
Burmesch  (DNR) said distribution of deer is the issue asking if there was some kind of incentive a
land owner will take to shoot deer on his land. Mark Noll said when over 50% go to a doe only
season. Mike Riggle said the Department can no longer manage the deer. He stated hunters were
filling doe permits on National Forests to make numbers come out. Marlin Laidlaw said we should
have two different type of antlerless tags one for public land & one for private land. Al Phelan said
we need a disincentive for to many deer on a persons land.

Motion by Gary Severson with second by Marlin Laidlaw to not have EAB in the DNR’s tool box
for 2011, outside of the CWD area.  Motion passed 16 yes 1 no.  

Motion by Larry Bonde with second by Marlin Laidlaw to not allow archers to harvest antlerless
deer in zero quota units. Motion passed unanimously. In discussion stage both Rob Bohmann &
Mike Riggle said they do not believe the deer numbers.

Motion by Rob Bohmann with second by Arold Ninneman to have DMU #50 available deer quota
tags to remain at 850 the same as last year (2010).  Motion passed unanimously.

Motion by Rob Bohmann with second by Larie Hazen  to eliminate the 4 day antlerless
hunt.in HC units outside the CWD area. Motion passed 10 yes 7 no. Motion by Tony Janecek  with second by Rob Bohmann to allow archery buck harvest during December 4 day antlerless hunt. Motion failed 1 yes 15 no.

Motion by Rob Bohmann with second by Charlie Brown to have no EAB in CWD area for one year
(2011). Motion passed 10 yes 6 no. In discussion stage Rob Bohmann said we need to throw them a
“bone”. Al Phelan said it is a tough area to keep people interested.

Motion by Rob Bohmann with second by Roger Sabota to use last years (2010) zero quota map of 18
DMU’s for zero quotas in these same units for 2011. Motion passed unanimously.

Jeff Pritzl said the long term future of the Northern deer herd is not bright because of Aspen
shrinkage, poor habitat, logging changes & productivity compromise.

Ohio Deer Hunters...Pay Attention!

Hunters Reminded to Apply for Ohio's Controlled Deer and Waterfowl Hunts
 

COLUMBUS, OH - Hunters wanting to participate in Ohio's fall controlled deer and waterfowl hunts have until July 31 to submit permit applications for a random drawing according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. These special hunts are held on selected public areas to provide additional hunting opportunities.

New this year, all applicants, adults and youths, must possess a current hunting license in order to apply for a controlled hunt.

Hunters can save time and money by submitting their applications online at wildohio.com. The online application fee is $3 per hunt; online applicants can use VISA, MasterCard or Discover. Application fees are non-refundable.

Hunters will be selected at random from submitted applications and notified by U.S. mail in September. Only those selected will be notified. Applicants are encouraged to view the status of their application by visiting the Wild Ohio Customer Care Center at wildohio.com. Hunters visit this site to see if they were selected for a hunt; if chosen, they can then print their own permit.

Special deer hunts are also slated for the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge (Lucas County), NASA/Plum Brook Station (Erie County), Ravenna Training & Logistics Site (Portage County), as well as Mosquito Creek (Trumbull County), Killdeer Plains (Wyandot County) and Old Woman Creek (Erie County) state wildlife areas.


Waterfowl hunts will be conducted at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge (Lucas County), Mosquito Creek (Trumbull County) and Mercer (Mercer County) state wildlife areas.  There will be no controlled hunt at Magee Marsh this year due to wetland construction.

More specific information about hunt dates and locations, including opportunities dedicated to youth, women and mobility-impaired hunters, can be found at wildohio.com.

Wisconsin Deer Hunters Have Opportunity to do Good Deed

Sponsor sign-up period open for Disabled Deer Hunts

Hunt set for Oct. 1 – 9, 2011

MADISON – Landowners interested in sponsoring a deer hunt for disabled hunters are reminded of the June 1 deadline for applications. In 2011, the disabled hunt will take place October 1-9.

Sponsor applications are available on Disabled Deer Hunting page of the Department of Natural Resources website and must be submitted to your local wildlife manager by June 1. A list of approved sponsors will be posted on the DNR website by July 1. Disabled hunters interested in participating in one of these hunts should contact sponsors directly to make arrangements. Sponsors are required to submit a list of participating hunters to DNR by September 1.

Hunters must possess a valid Class A Permit, a Class B Permit for People with Disabilities issued for more than one year and that authorizes shooting from a vehicle, or a Class C Disabled Hunting Permit to be eligible to participate in the Disabled Deer Hunt.

The DNR’s gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities was started in 1990 to give disabled hunters an opportunity to hunt deer at a time of year when temperatures are generally milder and mobility is less of a problem. The hunts are sponsored by private individuals or organizations and almost entirely take place on privately owned lands.

Interest in the program continues to grow. In 2010, there were over 100 participating sponsors enrolled and over 62,000 acres available for the hunt.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Linda Olver - (608) 261-7588

 

Ohio Deer Hunter Pays Hefty Fine

Bellevue Man to Pay $27,851 Restitution for Poached World Class Buck

FINDLAY, OH – A Huron County man was found guilty of the illegal harvest of a deer that was taken in November of 2010.  Arlie Risner, 58, of Bellevue pled no contest and was found guilty in the Norwalk Municipal Court, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

Following a tip from a concerned hunter, Huron Wildlife Officer Josh Zientek and Wildlife Investigator Jeff Collingwood investigated the incident and followed the case to its conclusion.  Risner had poached the massive deer from a property that he did not have permission to hunt on.  The deer scored an incredible 228 6/8.

Risner plead no contest in the Norwalk Municipal Court and was found guilty of hunting without permission.  He was fined $200.00 and had his hunting rights suspended for one year.  Ohio is a member of the Wildlife Violator’s Compact with 36 other states.  This means that he can not hunt in any of the 36 states in the compact.

The Division of Wildlife is imposing restitution for the deer in the amount of $27,851.33.  This is in accordance with Ohio’s revised restitution law for the illegal taking of wild animals.  The law went into effect March 2008 and allows the Ohio Division of Wildlife to seek an increased recovery value on all illegally harvested wildlife.

To report a hunting violation, contact the ODNR Division of Wildlife Turn-In-A-Poacher (TIP) hotline, 1-800-POACHER (1.800.762.2437).  Callers may remain anonymous.  Citizens who provide accurate information that result in a criminal wildlife conviction of the guilty party may be eligible for a monetary reward once the case is settled in court.

North Dakota Mule Deer Herd Information

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department conducted its annual spring mule deer survey in April and results indicate western North Dakota’s mule deer population has decreased for the fourth consecutive year. 

Biologists counted 1,756 mule deer in 293.8 square miles during this year’s survey. Overall mule deer density in the badlands was six deer per square mile, which is down from 7.8 deer per square mile in 2010 and less than the long-term average of 6.9 deer per square mile.

Three years of harsh winter conditions have increased adult mortality and reduced production. The last two years have resulted in the two lowest production rates ever documented, and biologists expect this year’s production to be similarly low.  

Conversely, white-tailed deer abundance in the badlands has increased during the last five years.

The spring mule deer index is used to assess mule deer abundance in the badlands. It is typically conducted after the snow has melted and before the trees begin to leaf out, providing the best conditions for aerial observation of deer. Biologists have completed aerial surveys of the same 24 study areas since the 1950s.

North Dakota Deer Hunters: Get Ready to Start Planning!

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North Dakota's Deer Season Set, Apps Available by Mid-May

North Dakota’s 2011 deer season is set with 109,950 licenses available to hunters this fall, 6,825 fewer than last year and the lowest since 2001.

Randy Kreil, wildlife chief for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, said a continued reduction in deer numbers was evident in nearly all of North Dakota, except for some prairie units in the southwest.

“Declining deer numbers are indicative of three successive difficult winters resulting in high deer mortality and extremely low reproductive success,” Kreil said. “This, combined with nearly a decade of aggressive deer management when large numbers of antlerless licenses were issued in many units, lowered the state’s deer population down to, or in some units below, management goals.”

Available deer licenses by unit will either remain the same or slightly decrease, with the exception of some units in the southwest where deer populations remain above management objectives and winter mortality was least evident.

As a result, landowners in the southwest requested an early doe season in an effort to ensure an adequate harvest. Therefore, the 2011 deer proclamation offers a special herd reduction gun season for antlerless deer in units 3E1, 3E2, 3F1, 3F2 and 4F. Antlerless license holders can hunt with a gun in their respective unit from Sept. 23 through Oct. 7, in addition to the regular deer gun season.

A special herd reduction season is implemented in an area north of Bismarck along the Missouri River. A total of 200 antlerless licenses are available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Aug. 1. Interested hunters must provide written permission from a landowner in the area before a license is issued. These licenses are valid in all open seasons with the appropriate firearm or archery equipment, with the exception of centerfire rifles which are not allowed in this area for public safety reasons.

The mule deer population in the badlands also felt the bite of three severe winters, with survey numbers 23 percent below last year and 38 percent below 2007. As a result, significantly fewer mule deer licenses are available in 2011.

The number of licenses available for 2011 includes 4,550 for mule deer, a decrease of 2,725 from last year; 2,108 for muzzleloader, down 82 from last year; and 250 restricted youth antlered mule deer, a decrease of 70 from last year. The number of nonresident any-deer archery licenses will decrease to 682 in 2012.

North Dakota’s 2011 deer gun season opens Nov. 4 at noon and continues through Nov. 20. Online applications for the regular deer gun, youth, muzzleloader, and resident gratis and nonresident landowner seasons will be available by mid-May through the Game and Fish Department’s website at gf.nd.gov. Also, paper applications will be at vendors throughout the state the week of May 16. The deadline for applying is June 8.

Kreil recommends hunters turn in applications for the first lottery because last year all but three units were sold out, and licenses for this year are reduced even further.

Total deer licenses are determined by harvest rates, aerial surveys, deer-vehicle collision reports, depredation reports, hunter observations, input at advisory board meetings, and comments from the public, landowners and department field staff.

Michigan: DNR Seeks Public Input on Plan to Increase Hunting Access, Opportunity

May 11, 2011

The Michigan Departments of Natural Resources and Agriculture & Rural Development today announced the kick-off of a 30-day comment period related to the Hunting Access Program (HAP), a tool the state will use to increase access to high-quality hunting land in Michigan.

"Providing increased access to high quality hunting land in southern Michigan is a top priority for the DNR," said DNR Director Rodney Stokes. "Increasing HAP enrollment addresses one of my top goals of getting more people hunting, fishing and enjoying Michigan's natural resources. Providing access to quality hunting lands close to urban centers is a key component to attracting new and retaining current hunters."

Last fall, the two departments received a federal Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP) grant to expand the DNR's Hunting Access Program. As part of the grant, the departments were required to complete a Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA), which determines the impacts a program may have on the environment. The Michigan Department of Transportation was hired to complete the PEA.

The VPA-HIP is a new grant program authorized by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, which provides grants to states and tribal governments to encourage land owners to voluntarily open their land for outdoor recreation activities such as hunting, fishing, wildlife watching and other activities.

Alternatives outlined in the PEA include the Proposed Action Alternative and the No Action Alternative. The Proposed Action Alternative would expand the existing Hunting Access Program in southern Michigan, increase hunting opportunities for all hunters as well as youth and apprentice hunters, encourage landowner participation by offering increased financial incentives and greater flexibility, encourage high quality wildlife habitat, and increase hunter and landowner awareness of these new opportunities through targeted outreach and program marketing. Grant funding will also be used to hire a coordinator to oversee program expansion and increase DNR presence on HAP lands. The Proposed Action would not result in any land use changes, or disturbances to the ground or vegetation. The No Action Alternative assesses the potential effects of not implementing the proposed action.

The HAP was created in 1977 to increase public hunting opportunities in southern Michigan where 97 percent of the land base is in private ownership, and is now one of the oldest dedicated private lands public access programs in the nation. HAP provides financial incentives to landowners in southern Michigan who allow hunters access to their lands. Eligible properties must be at least 40 acres in size and payments are based on habitat quality. With the help of the new VPA-HIP grant, the DNR hopes to significantly increase HAP from 53 farms totaling 8,000 acres, to 100 farms and 15,000 acres.

"The DNR is excited to overhaul the HAP program completely," said DNR wildlife biologist and HAP Coordinator Mike Parker. "As places to hunt become harder and harder to find, HAP becomes more important than ever before to provide quality hunting opportunities on privately owned lands. Funding from this grant will help the DNR reach the goal of doubling existing HAP acreage."

The PEA is available on the DNR website at www.michigan.gov/hunting. Comments may be sent to Mike Parker at parkerm@michigan.gov or at the DNR Rose Lake Field Office, 8562 East Stoll Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823. Comments will be accepted until June 8, 2011. For individuals who may be interested in submitting property into HAP, contact Mike Parker via email or at 517-641-4903, extension 228.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go towww.michigan.gov/dnr.

Wisconsin Deer Hunters: Help You can Help with Research Project

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Locating new fawns is next step in deer research project; volunteers needed

MADISON – Dozens of volunteers assisted state wildlife researchers in capturing and placing radio-collars on 204 deer in February and March. Now the call is going out again for volunteers to help locate fawns born to does that were fitted with implant radio transmitters designed to signal when fawns have been born in late May and early June.

“With the whitetail birthing season coming up fast, volunteers are again needed to sweep the woods looking for the newborns,” said Chris Jacques, Department of Natural Resources research scientist. “When located, fawns will be fitted with expandable radio collars so we can follow them through their first year of life to determine causes of death whether it be due to nutrition, environment, vehicle, hunters or predators. This is real hands-on field research.”

Some hunters have questioned assumptions about fawn recruitment used by wildlife biologists for estimating deer populations. Recruitment is the net addition of new individuals (fawns) to a population each year and is an important input in estimating deer population numbers. At the end of this three-year effort to monitor fawns, researchers hope to fine tune their inputs based on real-world data collected in this research effort.

Volunteers will be assigned to search teams working in the vicinity of Shiocton in Shawano County and Winter in Sawyer County. When transmitters have been expelled (presumably when a fawn has been born), a search team will form a line and comb the woods, somewhat similar to a deer drive, in search of bedded fawns. Newborns will be quickly fitted with a radio collar of their own and left for the doe to raise normally.

If the fawn dies, the collar will emit a unique signal that researchers will again use to locate the animal to determine cause of death. The collars are designed to expand as the deer grows and eventually drop off as the animal approaches its first birthday.

“Determining causes of death in fawns is vital to the accuracy of our deer population estimates,” said Jacques. “Of special interest is the impact of predators on fawn deaths. We have a suite of predators in Wisconsin that we suspect impact yearly fawn production, including black bear, bobcat, coyote and gray wolves. What we are less certain of are the relative roles that each of those predators plays on fawn recruitment over the course of an entire year.”

He stresses this work is possible only with the assistance of dozens of volunteers representing hunting groups such as the Wisconsin Conservation Congress, Safari Club International and Whitetails Unlimited, the University of Wisconsin- Madison and UW-Stevens Point, the AFL-CIO Union Sportsmans Alliance, and hundreds of Wisconsin citizens.

“Anyone who has looked for newborn fawns or been startled to discover a fawn lying motionless in the forest or field next to them knows what a challenge it is to find them,” says Jacques. “They have excellent natural camouflage and instinct to remain absolutely still when approached. The transmitters will give us a better idea of where they are but it will still take time on the ground to locate them.”

For more information and to sign up as a volunteer go to the Deer Research page of the DNR website.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Chris Jacques – (608) 221-6358 or Bob Manwell - (608) 264-9248

Fitness For Hunters

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Start now to be physically fit for a safer and more enjoyable hunting season.

Every hunting season is marred by a rash of heart attacks. In fact, heart attacks take a higher toll than careless hunting practices. Walking while carrying gear, spotting and shooting at a deer, and dragging out a carcass can cause more stress than the heart can handle. That's especially true if you are not physically active, smoke, have high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol or other health problems.

Hunting is more fun and a lot safer when you're not tired and out of breath. Physical fitness will enable you to cover more ground when hunting, get your game out of the woods easier, and avoid clumsiness and dangerous lapses of concentration and caution that accompany exhaustion. Fitness makes you a better shot, too. Shooting while out of breath is not productive.

If you don't exercise regularly, the unaccustomed excitement and exertion in the field can be dangerous. It's a good idea to start building up your endurance before hunting season. But you don't have to train like a marathon runner. Any activity that gets you moving around, even if it's done for just a few minutes each day, can start strengthening your heart and lungs.

Physical activity will also help you lower your blood pressure, reduce your risk for some cancers, control weight and maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints. Choose an activity you enjoy doing and get a partner or a pet to share it with you. Try walking, bicycling, jogging, gardening, hiking, bowling or dancing. Be creative: park your car a distance from work or get off the bus early and walk the rest of the way; take the stairs, and at lunch walk around the block. Also, malls are ideal for walking in any weather.

Two other good things you can do for your heart are to make healthful, low-fat meal choices and to avoid tobacco. The NYS Health Department recommends eating at least five fruits and vegetables a day and drinking non-fat (skim) or low fat (1 percent) milk. Get in shape now to make your next hunting season the best one you ever enjoyed.

Following are fitness tips recommended by the NYS Department of Health:

• The Surgeon General recommends 30 minutes of physical activity five or more times a week.
• Regular physical activity helps reduce fatigue and manage stress.
• Walking is a simple, easy way to strengthen your heart and lungs, tone muscles and generally improve fitness.
• Brisk walking burns up to 440 calories an hour.
• Walking 3 mph burns 250 to 315 calories per hour. You can lose a pound of fat by burning 3,500 calories.
• Decide what your body can do comfortably. If you have been inactive, proceed slowly and build up.
• Before brisk walking warm up for 5 to 7 minutes by stretching and light walking.Wear shoes that are cushioned and provide support.
• Before starting a fitness program, seek your doctor's advice, especially if you have medical problems or are over 45 and not regularly active

Excellent Article from http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/9186.html

South Dakota Deer Hunters: Openings for HuntSAFE Class In Sioux Falls

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Sioux Falls, S.D. – The Sioux Falls Outdoor Campus has plenty of openings for a HuntSAFE class that starts today.

Youth 12 and over who would like to participate in the upcoming South Dakota hunting seasons will need to take a HuntSAFE Class.  

The class runs from May 3 and 5 from 6:15 -9:30 p.m.  Hunting and safety rules, conservation and hunting ethics will be covered in the classroom.  On Saturday, May 7, students will have a field day at the Clay Bird Shotgun Sports range, which is next to Wild Water West.  

A parent or legal guardian should bring the student to the Outdoor Campus at 6 p.m. tonight to register.  The class is free, but the last four digits of each student’s Social Security number will need to be provided.

Call 605-362-2700 with any questions.

Wisconsin Deer Hunters: May 31 deadline to participate in Sandhill learn to deer hunt program

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BABCOCK, Wis. – The May 31 deadline to apply to participate in the Sandhill Outdoor Skills Center’s learn to hunt deer workshops and hunt for youth and beginner adults is approaching. Applications are available on the Sandhill Wildlife Areapages of the Department of Natural Resources website and at DNR Service Centers. Enrollment is limited to a total of 100 students. Applicants will be randomly selected and successful applicants will be notified by June 22. A fee of $40 will be charged to enter program.

The one-day workshops include information on deer biology and management, scouting, firearm safety, hunt rules and regulations, and hunter ethics. Those who complete the workshops return to Sandhill for a special hunt on Nov. 5-6.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Britt Searles - 715-884-6335

Michigan- DNR and Lake Superior Sportsman's Club Host Free Family Archery Event May 11

Contact:  Bob Wild, 906-885-5206 or Walt Toepfer (LSSC), 906-885-5334  Agency: Natural Resources

Image via WikipediaApril 29, 2011 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Lake Superior Sportsman's Club will host a Family Fun Archery Night on Wednesday, May 11, at 6 p.m., at the LSSC club property, located at 31433 West M-64, in Silver City. This free archery event is designed for beginners of all ages who are interested in learning more about the sport of archery. Basic archery equipment will be provided, or participants are welcome to bring their own. The indoor event will include instruction and plenty of time for target practice. "Archery is a fun, family-friendly activity that doesn't require a large initial investment for beginners," said DNR program coordinator Bob Wild. "The sport can be about learning target-shooting skills, or can serve as a way for bow hunters to practice in the off-season. Either way, it's a great way to enjoy the outdoors as a family." The Family Fun Archery Night is open to everyone, but children younger than 14 must be accompanied by an adult. No pre-registration is required, and refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Bob Wild at 906-885-5206 or LSSC president Walt Toepfer at 906-885-5334. Learn more about the DNR's archery programs at www.michigan.gov/explorebowhunting. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go towww.michigan.gov/dnr.

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