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People who feed birds or small mammals must do so in a manner that prevents deer access. Place the food at least six feet above ground level. Food placed as a result of normal agricultural practices is generally exempt from the feeding ban. Cattle operators should take steps that minimize contact between deer and cattle. (Learn more about unintended effects of feeding deer.)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri deer and turkey hunters can get the most current information on upcoming fall hunting from the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) 2020 Fall Deer and Turkey Hunting & Regulations Information booklet, available where permits are sold and online at huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/fall-deer-
The booklet has detailed information on fall deer and turkey hunting seasons, limits, permits, managed hunts, regulations, conservation areas to hunt, post-harvest instructions, chronic wasting disease (CWD) updates, and more.
Changes for the upcoming seasons, detailed in the booklet, include:
Buy Missouri hunting and fishing permits from numerous vendors around the state, online at huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/permits, or through MDC’s free mobile app, MO Hunting, available for download through Google Play or the App Store.
Paper applications must be postmarked by July 17, and online applications are due July 22, 8 a.m. CDT.
If you are applying via paper application, and you have not already purchased a Habitat Stamp, you must purchase one (10$ resident, $25 nonresident) in addition to your application.
If you didn't draw a deer license in the first drawing, you are eligible to apply for 2 of these seasons.
If you drew 1 deer license in the first drawing, you are eligible to apply for 1 of the seasons, not including the season you drew for.
Remember, Special Buck licenses count towards a license being held in that season.
In this issue, we have multiple study updates, details on the expanding deer feeding and attractant bans, notes on the 2019 season harvest report, summaries from the spring deer open houses and a reminder to leave fawns alone when they're on their own.
We hope you’re staying safe and are looking forward to future hunting seasons. Currently, there are no changes to upcoming hunting season dates. As with any evolving situation, this is subject to change, so stay tuned to the DNR channels (including the DNR’s COVID-19 response webpage, through social media and also in this newsletter) for any adjustments.
As we move closer to the deer hunting season, it’s also a good time to talk about how the outdoors are for all. We encourage you to do your part to keep the outdoors safe and welcoming to everyone: people of every color, people with disabilities, and of all backgrounds, genders, traditions and experience levels.
Please check out our learn-to-hunt information and share with people who might be interested in trying hunting out: it’s available for anyone who wants to learn more about archery deer hunting or firearms deer hunting. For non-hunters, we also encourage people to check the DNR Recreation Compass to discover ways and places to find outdoor adventures.
 Keep our deer herd healthy by following deer feeding and attractant bansHave you heard? Starting July 1, six additional counties will be added to deer feeding and attractant bans after the discovery of chronic wasting disease in a wild deer in Dakota County. Feeding and attracting deer will not be allowed in Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Rice, Scott and Washington counties. These bans are an important part of the DNR’s response to CWD — limiting close contact between deer helps prevent the spread of the fatal disease. Learn more about what you need to do to help our wild deer, and a full list of the counties included, on the deer feeding ban webpage. |
Thank you to all of the hunters who submitted spleens for Minnesota Deer Neonictinoid Project! Nearly 800 spleens were sent in from across the state. Check out this map to see the spatial distribution of all of the spleens.
All teeth and spleen samples are at currently at their respective labs for diagnostics and we are patiently waiting on results. We expect all diagnostic results to come in at the end of summer.
For any questions, please contact Patrick Hagen at patrick.hagen@state.mn.us or 651-395-0077.
Wondering what issues came up at deer open houses earlier this year? Summaries for each area are now posted on the deer open house webpage. Stay tuned for details for how you can participate in a deer open house this August!
 Update: Southeast deer movement studyDNR biologists continue to monitor the 28 deer (19 does, 9 bucks) collared in 2019 and the additional 46 fawns (27 does, 19 bucks) collared in February 2020. Currently, DNR biologists are watching for spring dispersal of deer, which usually happens between April and July as fawns leave their birthplaces to establish their own adult home ranges. Based on past years' results, we expect that nearly half of the fawns will have moved away from their birthplaces by the end of July. While most fawns' travels average 11 miles, some move farther. One doe fawn, collared near Chatfield this February, has moved about 30 miles so far. This week, she was tracked near Hammond. That dispersal movement is shown on this map. Learn more and watch for updates on the newly updated study webpage. |
The full 2019 harvest report can be downloaded on the deer reports and statistics webpage. Some key takeaways:
 Let fawns beMost fawns are born from mid-May to mid-June, so please avoid disturbing them. Fawns do not attempt to evade predators during their first few weeks of life. Instead, they remain still to avoid being seen. During these times, fawns are learning critical survival skills from their mothers but are often left on their own while their mothers are foraging nearby. Be assured deer fawns do fine even if they look abandoned or fragile. |
The application period begins at 1 p.m. Central Time on June 8. Paper applications must be received by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission by 5 p.m. CT – or by 11:59 p.m. for online applications – on June 26.
Only a nonrefundable application fee is due at the time of application. Drawing results will be available by July 3. Successful applicants will have until July 17 to complete the purchase of their awarded permits. Awarded but unpaid permits will result in applicants losing preference or bonus points and forfeiting the permit. Any forfeited draw permits, as well as unsold draw permits and buy-unit permits, will be sold over the counter on a first-come basis beginning Aug. 3.
Applicants who supply valid email addresses will be notified when the draw is complete. Applicants not providing valid email addresses will be responsible for monitoring their status online at OutdoorNebraska.org.
Applications will be accepted:
• Online at OutdoorNebraska.org;
• Via U.S. Postal Service mail: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, 2200 N. 33rd St., Lincoln NE 68503;
• By calling 402-471-0641;
• Dropped off at any Game and Parks permitting office. A drop box or an Iron Ranger will be provided near the building.
While Game and Parks offices still are closed to the public, customer service is being provided via telephone. See a list of office phone numbers at OutdoorNebraska.gov/locations.
Draw units are established to provide equal opportunity to obtain permits in those units. They are determined by the overall demand on a unit’s permits. Residents get preference over nonresidents when these permits are drawn.
Details regarding drawings and permits may be found in the 2020 Big Game Guide, which is available at OutdoorNebraska.org or wherever permits are sold. Drawing statistics from previous years may be found at OutdoorNebraska.gov/drawresults.
To download an application form, regulations and hunting unit descriptions, visit OutdoorNebraska.gov/huntingseasons.
