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CWD Roundup – November 2023

Nov 1, 2023 Torin Miller

CWD Roundup is the National Deer Association’s (NDA) bi-monthly update on all things chronic wasting disease (CWD). We’ll provide the latest updates on CWD spread, research and policy from across North America. Updates are provided…

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Utah DWR Seeking Feedback On Multiple Proposed Deer Hunt Changes

Oct 30, 2023 Torin Miller

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is proposing changes to several rules, and is requesting the public’s feedback. Over the next month, each of Utah’s five Regional Advisory Councils (RACs) will meet to discuss…

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Montana FWP Hosting Public Meetings on Proposed 2024-25 Hunting Regulations

Oct 30, 2023 Amber Kornak

Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (FWP) is seeking public comments on proposed 2024/2025 hunting season regulations for deer and other game. FWP will be hosting a series of virtual and in-person public meetings around the…

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Action Alert: Texas Seeking Comments on Proposed CWD Rule Changes

Oct 24, 2023 Torin Miller

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking comments on proposed changes to chronic wasting disease (CWD) management and response regulations. TPWD is putting forth the proposed changes to the Texas Parks and Wildlife…

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Tennessee Hosting Public Meetings To Form New Deer Management Plan

Oct 23, 2023 Torin Miller

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is hosting a series of four public meetings across the state this week to discuss new deer and turkey management plans. The TWRA is in the process of developing…

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Oregon Hosting Webinar On Mule Deer Management Plan Update

Oct 18, 2023 Amber Kornak

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is hosting a webinar discussing the rework of the Mule Deer Management Plan (Plan), with a focus on chapters about predation and harvest management, on October 24th,…

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Advocacy Resources

National Deer Association (NDA) position statements cover a varitey of deer related issues from Antler Restrictions, Carcass Transport and Disposal, Food Plots, Quality Deer Management, Sunday Hunting and more.

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