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Nebraska Debates Venison Donation Bill
By Omaha.com
Nebraska's largest homeless shelter usually finds enough fruits, vegetables and grains to serve 1,200 meals a day. Finding a high-quality lean protein to fit into the food, pyramid, however, often presents a much greater challenge to Omaha's Siena-Francis House. So Tim Sully, the shelter's development director, will travel to the State Capitol to support a bill that would allow Nebraska hunters to donate deer to those who rarely see red meat on their plates.
Wolf Hunting Begins in Wisconsin
By Northlands News Center
In the next couple weeks, some Wisconsin residents will be able to hunt wolves on their land. Wisconsin DNR spokespeople say livestock owners, who have reported wolf problems on their property within the last two years, will be able obtain a permit that will allow them to shoot wolves attacking their personal property.
Is Idaho Ignoring Hunters?
By localnews8.com
An Idaho hunting group says Idaho Fish and Game is holding secret meetings with environmental groups, and planning illegal changes to how the department runs.
North Carolina to Allow Night Hog Hunting
By jdnews.com
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission now allows the hunting of feral swine at night with the aid of light, by special permit. Under this policy, which took effect December, 29, archery and firearm hunters with a Commission-issued permit in addition to a hunting license may hunt feral swine after normal shooting hours (a half hour before sunrise until a half hour past sunset) where local law allows; except by firearms on Sundays.
Wisconsin Turns to Deer Czar to Bolster Herd
By Fox11online.com
As a product of his accolades, the hunting community knows James Kroll as Dr. Deer. Now Wisconsin hunters are getting to know him as the state's Whitetail Deer Trustee, a title Kroll says is his most prized accomplishment. “I feel an awesome responsibility. It is an honor, but it is a weighty responsibility,” said Kroll. Appointed by Governor Scott Walker, Kroll is paid $125,000 to analyze Wisconsin's deer herd and recommend how it should be managed.
