Wisconsin Deer Kill Down 20%
We must've been some of the few that had a lucky year in the woods this year based on this story released by the DNR:
WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin wildlife officials say hunters killed 20 percent fewer deer during the nine-day hunt than a year ago.
Department of Natural Resources deer expert Keith Warnke said Tuesday the count suggests deer populations may be moving closer to management goals.
The DNR says a preliminary count showed hunters registered 276,985 deer following the hunt that ended Sunday.
Adam Hickson of Northern Waters Angling and Archery near Conover says his store registered 207 deer this year compared with 441 last year.
He believes it's evidence there are far fewer deer in his area and says many hunters feel it was the worst hunt in memory.
The DNR had estimated the state's deer population at 1.7 million this fall, about 100,000 fewer than a year ago.
WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin wildlife officials say hunters killed 20 percent fewer deer during the nine-day hunt than a year ago.
Department of Natural Resources deer expert Keith Warnke said Tuesday the count suggests deer populations may be moving closer to management goals.
The DNR says a preliminary count showed hunters registered 276,985 deer following the hunt that ended Sunday.
Adam Hickson of Northern Waters Angling and Archery near Conover says his store registered 207 deer this year compared with 441 last year.
He believes it's evidence there are far fewer deer in his area and says many hunters feel it was the worst hunt in memory.
The DNR had estimated the state's deer population at 1.7 million this fall, about 100,000 fewer than a year ago.
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