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Notable Developments in Deer Hunting

By Farva

  • Low Elk Population

    Elk herd populations now estimated to be 185.

  • Deer survival an ongoing issue

    Deer survival an ongoing issue
    Chippewa Night Hunting Northern Forest fawn survival varied from 37 to 63% in 2011 to 2013 with bear being # 1 
predator, then bobcats / coyotes, then starvation. Crossbow hunting now allowed, while Chippewa night hunting now determined to be illegal.

  • Baiting and use of Drones Banned

    Drone ArticleFeeding and Baiting deer is now deemed banned starting September 1, 2014 until the end of the hunting season. Drones used for hunting also banned.

  • Free Deer Tags coming to an End?

    At a recent Wisconsin Conservation Congress Deer and Elk Committee Meeting, antlerless deer tags was the topic of discussion, as many of the members feel that they should cost an upwards of 12 dollars instead of frre as it was in the past.