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Traffic Kills Hundreds of Mountain Lions, Tens of Thousands of Deer in California Each Year November 10, 2026 UC Davis
... Vehicle collisions are killing about 18% of California’s mountain lion population each year and roughly 9.5% of the state’s mule deer. That is according to the annual 2026 California Roadkill Hotspots Report released today by the University of California, Davis’ Road Ecology Center...Cars kill more deer than hunting ... about 44,000 mule deer each year...
Missouri wants to stop a deadly deer disease from spreading. Some hunters aren't cooperating November 10, 2026 KCUR
... Allen Moris has been hunting in Missouri for four decades. He called CWD a fear mongering tactic, and refuses to test his deer... chronic wasting disease ... has infected about 1% of Missouri's approximately 1.5 million white-tailed deer ...
TWRA Detects CWD in Montgomery County Novemberf 9, 2026 Tennessee, Herald-Citizen.com
... The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) received a positive chronic wasting disease (CWD) test result from a hunter-harvested deer in Montgomery County, the first positive case in the county...
Bluetongue Virus Serotype 5 Reemerges in Florida Deer After Nineteen Years November 9, 2026 Bioengineer.org
... Researchers investigating unexplained mortality events among farmed white-tailed deer in Florida have identified bluetongue virus serotype 5 in two deceased fawns, marking the first confirmed detection of this specific viral serotype within the state in nineteen years...
Acorns—not deer—can predict a rise in Lyme-spreading ticks November 8, 2026 Scientific American
... in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA...If red oak acorns are abundant during the fall, more white-footed mice have food to survive the winter, and their population booms the next summer. These mice are ideal hosts for tick larvae ... Mice are also highly efficient at infecting the ticks that bite them with the Lyme bacterium. The more mice one year, the more tick nymphs the next ...
Deer hunting means big bucks for sporting goods business November 8, 2026 Wisconsin, NEW Media Inc.
... “In some spots, the does aren’t getting bred... We have fawns with spots on them this time of year. That means that the does aren’t getting bred until the second or third heat. There aren’t enough bucks to breed them all. On our home property where I hunt, we’ve never shot a doe ...” Trail cameras have become a popular tool for hunters, according to Schaal...
TWRA Detects CWD in Montgomery County November 8, 2026 Tennessee, TN.gov
... a positive chronic wasting disease (CWD) test result from a hunter-harvested deer in Montgomery County, the first positive case in the county. CWD is a progressive, fatal nervous-system disease in cervids, including white-tailed deer, mule deer, elk, and moose...
As deer season starts, N.H. has lots of deer and lots of hunters November 8, 2026 Concord Monitor
... the number of hunting licenses issued in New Hampshire has remained relatively stable over the past decade, and even saw a significant bump during the pandemic shutdown ... This stability ended a years-long decline that saw the number of hunting licenses sold by the state fall by more than a third from the early 1990s to the early 2010s ...
Arkansas Outdoors: Deer plentiful for modern gun opener despite decrease in harvest November 8, 2026 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
... Combining all harvest methods, hunters killed 185,922 deer in 2025-26. That's a 7.2% reduction from 199,294 killed in 2024-25. That's a considerable reduction from 2020-21, when hunters killed a record 214,022 deer, and 2012-13, when they killed 213,487...
Videon Below: Livingston County deer tests positive for deadly disease not seen in NY since 2005. November 7, 2026 New York, News 8 WROC
Hundreds of North Dakota deer hunters request license refunds November 7, 2026 The Bismarck Tribune
... The total as of Tuesday — the most recent data available — was less than 7% of the licenses issued in the hunting units impacted by epizootic hemorrhagic disease, or EHD. But it was still significant given the growing scarcity of deer licenses in North Dakota amid a persistent decline in animal habitat...
Deer removal reveals higher than expected population in Middle Ranch November 6, 2026 California, The Catalina Islander
... The Catalina Island Conservancy removed 670 ... mule deer from the Middle Ranch area in September and October, substantially more than the roughly 200 anticipated. The findings suggest Catalina’s deer population is larger than previously estimated...
DEC Announces Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Livingston County Wild Deer November 6, 2026 New York DEC
... a wild deer harvested in the Town of Sparta, Livingston County. This is the first occurrence of CWD in a wild deer in New York State since 2005... The positive sample was from an adult female white-tailed deer tested as part of DEC’s statewide annual wild deer surveillance program ..,
Minnesota firearm deer opener will start with statewide shotgun restrictions lifted November 6, 2026 KAAL TV
... The lifting of shotgun restrictions means they can use rifles to shoot farther and more precisely than a shotgun... Unfortunately for drivers on those more rural roads, it means more opportunities for road accidents...
Georgia November Deer Hunting Reports November 6, 2026 Georgia Outdoor News
... Cherokee County: “The deer herd appears to be at an all-time high and in great shape... " Meriwether and Fayette Counties: Doe numbers are really high this year ... Jackson County: Opening morning was absolutely dead. I didn’t see a single deer ... Twiggs County: The local deer herd appears to be in good shape...
Deer season gives officials rare glimpse of New World Screwworm infestations in wildlife November 6, 2026 Texas, KLTV.com
... The last time Texas dealt with this kind of outbreak was in the 1950s and 1960s. Researchers learned then to monitor the state’s white-tail deer population as a tool to track the screwworm’s movement...
Montana man sentenced to prison for poaching crimes November 6, 2026 The 812
... sentenced to more than a decade in prison for wildlife poaching... had a history of hunting violations but continued the illegal activities... including three trophy mule deer bucks, two trophy white-tailed bucks, and a mountain lion...
Delaware deer hunting season opens soon with mandatory CWD checks November 6, 2026 The News Journal on MSN.com
... Due to the first-time detection of chronic wasting disease in Delaware earlier this year, deer harvested in wildlife management zones, 11, 14 and 16 – all in central Sussex County – must be checked in with the department..,
Making Fences Friendly for Wildlife Across the Western Wildway November 5, 2026 Wildlands Network
Elk, pronghorn, and deer have followed the same migration routes across the West for centuries, but today, fences cut across their path. Through wildlife-friendly fencing projects in Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico, we’re clearing the way.
9 things N.J. voters decided on Tuesday — from a $86M school bond referendum to a local deer hunt Novemver 5, 2026 New Jersey, .com
... Franklin Lakes: Should the borough consider conducting a deer cull by bow and arrow annually for three years for the purpose of managing the deer population? ✓YES — 1,997. NO — 1,823. The outcome does not ensure that a local hunt will occur. Franklin Lakes would need to submit an application to the state Department of Environmental Protection ...
Winter severity and hunter observations of fawn: doe ratios predict antlered white‐tailed deer harvest success 2026 Michigan, Wildlife Biology
... From 2006 to 2024, we assessed whether annual antlered deer harvest success could be estimated using proxies for deer survival (winter severity) and recruitment (hunter observations of fawn:doe ratios) across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, USA. Our top-ranked model included fawn:doe ratio lagged by 2 years,
winter severity index of the winter directly preceding the current hunting season, and
winter severity index lagged by 1 year...
Northeast Minnesota deer numbers rebounding ahead of weekend opener, experts say Novdember 4, 2026 Northern News Now
... Northeast Minnesota has seen struggling deer herds in recent years. DNR leaders blamed harsh winters, but the last few winters have been much lighter, allowing the population to rebound, especially in areas near Duluth and portions of Itasca County...
Super Elk: Colorado Bull Wears A Blue Tarp Like A Cape November 4, 2026 Whiskey Riff
... It’s estimated that over 280,000 elk live in the “Centennial State,” ...
Cleveland Heights introduces first-ever deer culling contract: City Council recap November 3, 2026 Ohio, Cleveland.com
... The city will embark on its first-ever deer management program early next year, under the supervision of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)... a $68,000 contract Monday (Nov. 2) to cull 200 deer in two phases...
'These deer are desensitized': Mass Audubon deer hunt prompts backlash November 3, 2026, Massachusetts, Wareham Week
... “They’re going to walk right up to these hunters. They are not afraid of people like your everyday, average deer.” ... A neighbor ... described the property as a “petting zoo” during dawn and dusk hours... the Massachusetts Audubon Society ... scheduled two seven-day periods of bow-and-arrow deer hunting ...
Suspect in deer poaching tracked by police, K-9 and drone November 3, 2026 Michigan, mlive on MSN
... The suspect was treated at the scene for minor abrasions from briars, then taken to the Van Buren County Jail where he was held on $500,000 bond...
ND outdoors: Deer season preview October 31, 2026 North Dakota, KFYR-TV on MSN.com
... “Statewide, our whitetail deer population is still lower than we would like it to be. We had an EHD outbreak pretty significant in 2021. Then a tough winter to follow that and it knocked them back ... And this year, we had another EHD outbreak ... The eastern part of the state, they’re still struggling to come back and we just don’t have the habitat base ..,”
Biologists, volunteers restoring habitat in Ogden Valley after summer wildfire October 31, 2026 Utah, Fox 13 News
... "It’s really important for mule deer, and the state has a huge focus to grow mule deer," Kapel said... people planted native species across the area, aiming to put roughly 3,000 sagebrush and brittlebush in the ground ...
MDOT reports more than 4,200 deer-related crashes in Mississippi in 2025 October 30, 2026 WTOK on MSN
... eported 4,221 deer-related crashes in 2025, a 6% increase from the 3,960 crashes reported in 2024 ...
Maine set a deer harvest record last year. So where should you hunt this fall? October 30, 2026 Bangor Daily News
... last year’s record. Some conditions that may have contributed to the unusually high harvest could persist this fall, including a relatively mild winter and drought conditions affecting green forage and the availability of acorns and other mast. Last year’s harvest was 32% higher than the 42,259 deer registered in 2024. Buck harvest increased 16%, while doe harvest rose 59%..,
Lander Poacher 1st In Wyoming To Get Instant Lifetime Hunting Ban In All 50 States October 29, 2026 Cowboy State Daily
... A Lander man who pleaded guilty to eight poaching charges has the dubious distinction of being the first Wyoming resident to lose hunting privileges for life since all 50 states have recognized such revocations under the Interstate Wildlife Violators Compact...
County moves forward on amendments to protect Key deer October 29, 2026 keysnews.com
... On July 1, 2026, USFWS transitioned protections for Key deer ... To reflect this federal transition, Monroe County Planning and Environmental Resources staff is processing amendments ... will incorporate the protections previously established under the ITP into the existing BiOp process...
Fatal EHD outbreak in deer confirmed in at least 15 Michigan counties October 29, 2026 WILX on MSN
... Jackson County is the most affected, with hundreds of reported cases... Chad Stewart, a deer biologist with the DNR, said an infected deer will typically try to find a water source to cool down. Often, that is where it dies... the most the state can do is wait for frost to kill the insects that carry EHD...
Somerville man ordered to pay $60,000 in illegal deer hunting case October 29, 2026 Tennessee, WBBJ-TV
... An investigation found that Austin Elrod, 30, guided deer hunts in the Fayette County area without the required guiding license. The white-tailed deer hunts were advertised on Facebook ...
USDA proposes changes to CWD management in farmed deer and elk October 28, 2026 Missouri, KMZU
... The revised Herd Certification Program Standards would shorten tracing and quarantine periods for white-tailed and mule deer while maintaining existing timelines for elk and other species. APHIS says clearer release criteria could help some herds leave quarantine sooner and qualify for interstate movement...
Malady in motion: Effects of chronic wasting disease on host movement 2026, Wisconsin, Ecological Applications
... We leveraged comprehensive movement and mortality data from a large study of free-ranging deer in southwest Wisconsin CWD cases were frequently in good body condition even within 6 months prior to death, implying that clinically apparent changes occur very late in the disease progression. Our results suggest the occurrence of subclinical and clinical phases of infection, beginning around 6 and 2 months prior to death, respectively...
Tom Tiffany says wolf management could help bring back deer hunting in northern Wisconsin October 28, 2026 WIZM News
... says wolves are contributing to declining deer herds in northern Wisconsin, making it harder to attract younger hunters to the sport... “We used to be prime deer hunting territory,” Tiffany said. “People aren’t coming up anymore.” ...
Missouri to require nonresident deer hunters to have license on public land October 28, 2026 Fulton Sun
... MDC research shows that nonresident participation in Missouri's deer season has increased considerably in recent years and an increasing number of resident hunters have expressed concern about how it is impacting their hunts, particularly on public land... This permit will be required in addition to regular nonresident deer hunting permits...
Maine Averaged 21 Deer Crashes Per Day in 2025 October 27, 2026 94.3 WCYY
... There Were 7,672 Deer involved Vehicle Crashes in Maine For 2025 ... according to driving data released by AAA for 2025 ...
Minnesota 2026 Deer Outlook October 26, 2026 DNR News
... Deer populations continue to be stable or increasing in southern Minnesota. This is largely due to a series of mild winters ... Deer populations throughout the northwest region are in very good condition. Three relatively mild winters combined with conservative bag limits ... populations in the northeast region of the state are variable ... populations in the far northeast portion of the region remain low, and winter severity was high ... Deer populations in the central region continue to increase ... The region’s mix of forest, prairie and agricultural edges has provided excellent forage and cover throughout the year ...
CWD detected in a new Wyoming hunt area October 26, 2026 Wyoming Game and Fish
... confirmed the presence of chronic wasting disease for the first time in Deer Hunt Area 156 in the Jackson Region. Game and Fish confirmed the presence of CWD in an adult mule deer buck. Deer Hunt Area 156 is bordered by CWD-positive deer hunt areas 128 (positive in 2016), 148 (positive in 2021), 155 (positive in 2022) and Grand Teton National Park (positive in 2018)...
Fremont County poaching case ends in lifetime revocation, jail time and vehicle forfeitures October 26, 2026 Wyoming Game and Fish
... pleaded guilty to eight wildlife charges stemming from illegal hunting activities dating back to 2021 ... 96 days in jail ... Fines and restitution totalling $18,000. Forfeiture of all weapons ...
Michigan Deer Crashes Surge During Peak Fall Driving Season October 26, 2026 AAA
... According to Michigan Traffic Crash Facts, motorists reported 58,271 deer crashes in 2025, with nearly 41% occurring during October, November and December... Drivers traveling on rural roads, wooded corridors and two-lane highways should use extra caution, particularly at dawn and dusk when deer are most active..,
Black bear populations rising slowly in Mississippi. A hunting season could come in the future October 26, 2026 Magnolia Tribune
... In the 1900’s hunting black bears for meat, fat and hides led to a population decline in Mississippi. By 1932, the black bear population in the state was estimated to be only a dozen animals due to overhunting and habitat loss ... In 2012, the population was estimated to be between 150-250. Ballard believes the population is closer to 400-500 bears today ..,
Idaho Department of Fish and Game seeks input on proposed rules for electronic tagging, CWD October 25, 2026 KMVT
... Under the proposal, a deer harvested in a zone with chronic wasting disease could not leave that area until proper testing is completed...
Montana Warden Measures $8,000 Poached Bull Elk — Then Catches Hunters Shooting a Decoy Deer October 24, 2026 Montana Outdoor
...Montana’s trophy restitution law isn’t just a fine — it’s a direct dollar value placed on what that animal represented to every legal hunter who played by the rules. Under Montana Code, restitution values are set by the Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission, and a mature 6×6 bull clears the $8,000 mark..
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Video Below: Young deer rescued in Westland after plastic pumpkin stuck over mouth. November 9, 2026 Ohio, WXYZ
Harrowing deer rescue ends with a sighting, chase, 'happy tears' November 9, 2026 Michigan, Detroit Free Press
... Rescuers searching for a deer that had gotten its nose stuck in a plastic pumpkin described a harrowing chase in Hines Park ... when they got their chance, they took it to "safely dart the deer." ... The buck was "moderately dehydrated," so they gave it fluids and tagged it...
Why the Siberian musk deer needs 10-centimeter-long canine teeth November 5, 2026 PETBOOK magazine on MSN
... It looks like a small deer but has two massive tusks in its mouth ... is not a dangerous predator but a herbivore ... The long canines effectively replace the antlers that male deer typically use in confrontations with rivals...
Deer fossils among world's oldest found in Japan, challenging European-origin theory November 2, 2026 The Mainichi on MSN.com
... The fossils are from roughly the same period as 18-million-year-old specimens found in Germany that had previously been considered the oldest known fossils of the deer family ... 33 specimens were recovered ... "We believe their ancestors spread across Eurasia between 20 million and 23 million years ago...
Virginia elk cam is now live for 2026 season November 2, 2026 WAVY.com on MSN.com
... the camera usually goes up in September, but the elk had not returned to the fields within view until recently... now live through December for its ninth season ...
He befriended a backyard deer. She taught him life lessons. October 30, 2026 New York, The Christian Science Monitor
... Bochner assumes that the mother has rejected her unhealthy offspring to avoid slowing down the herd and drawing predators... The deer, frail and emaciated, reappears outside of his home... Over time, she takes her food from his hand; allows him to stroke her fur; holds his hand in her mouth for several minutes before feedings ...
Fawn euthanized by Fish and Game after being raised by local family Octobrer 29, 2026 East Idaho News
... saw a fawn lying alone on the side of the road... Over the next four months, the family took care of the deer ... has deer on the property 24/7 ... goal was to make sure the deer was healthy before releasing it into the wild... “I know that we’re not supposed to domesticate wildlife and everything like that, but it was a baby, and I’m not going to let a baby die.” ...
Utah Man Faces Tricky Challenge After Discovering Deer Wedged Between Iron Fence Bars October 26, 2026 Yahoo
... Cody approached the fence and began cutting through the iron bars to create more space for the deer. He also worked to bend the metal rods, gradually widening the gap around the animal's trapped body...
Entangled Whitetail Deer Rescued on Long Island October 21, 2026 New York,
... a buck with a hammock wrapped tightly around one of its antlers and tangled in the vines of a tree.... he used a pole saw to carefully and quickly remove a large portion of the deer’s right antlers...
CT man hated seeing deer soaked by rain. So he built a 'Rainy Deer Pavilion' October 19, 2026 Connecticut CTPost
... Over a recent weekend, Fabrizi and a crew from his construction company, Innovative Construction Group, built what he calls the “Rainy Deer Pavilion.” ... “They took to it real quick,” Fabrizi said, describing how the deer began using the shelter during a recent rainstorm...
Mule deer facts October 3, 2026 Colorado, Montrose Press
... Mule deer have an unusual form of bounding, called stotting. This is where all four legs leave the ground simultaneously and is unique to mule deer and was adapted to escape mountain lions. There is no other animal in North America that uses that form of bounding...
Deer With Pole Lodged In Antlers Rescued October 1, 2026 News 12 | New Jersey
... The rescue sparked celebration on social media, where residents of the Bergen County community had been sharing concerns about the deer and working to draw attention to its situation...
Firefighters saw through metal fence to free stuck deer in New Jersey September 28, 2026 UPI.com
... The Middletown Township Fire Company posted photos to social media showing its Company No. 1 crew working together with the Old Village Fire Company to saw through the fence to remove bars and free the small deer...
Oregon Woman Hears Screaming In Her Backyard And Ends Up Making A Rescue September 27, 2026 Yahoo
... After a tense struggle, Bates eventually manages to free it ... Children at the nearby park had been watching the rescue and cheered when the deer finally got away...
Dale Earnhardt once broke his hand punching a man who killed a deer on his North Carolina farm Septermber 24, 2025 Fox News
... two men hopped the fence and made their way onto the property....Earnhardt and his farm manager happened to be walking along a power line nearby. The two heard a gunshot and watched as a wounded deer ran down the clearing before collapsing... Earnhardt charged the man carrying the gun, tackled him and began punching him in the face...
How Long Do Whitetail Deer Live? September 24, 2026 Outdoor Life
... The oldest wild whitetail ever documented lived to be 24 years old ... On average, most wild deer live only a few years...
8 Surprising Ways That Whitetail Deer Communicate With Their Tales September 24, 2026 Outdoor Life
... Casual, gentle, and occasional side-to-side tail-wagging or swishing is a good sign ... The first sign that a deer is troubled comes when that long tail goes to half-mast—straight out behind—and stays rigid for a few seconds ...
Video Below: Deer dilemma: Buck in distress draws concerns from New Jersey residents. September 23, 2026 New Jersey
Spiked Fence Impales Deer in Cumberland September 23, 2026 Maryland
A resident of Cumberland, Maryland, is trying to inform the public of the horrific danger spiked fence represents for deer. The image below was faken at the historic Rose Hill Cemetery this week. Spikes can be removed from this type of fence.
Video Below: It took four officers to free the deer from the ropes before it hopped up and pranced back to freedom. September 21, 2026
OSP search for poachers who speared buck and killed doe in Oregon September 18, 2026 Statesman Journal on MSN
... In a picture OSP released, the spear appears lodged in the buck's shoulder area, with patterned engravings on the spearhead... At around 3 a.m. Sept. 13, someone shot a doe on private property near Alpine Road and Foster Road. The deer was left to waste...
Louisiana Man Faces Fines After Live Fawn Found on I-49 September 15, 2026 97.3 The Dawg
... A recent traffic stop on I-49 in Rapides Parish turned into a wildlife investigation after authorities discovered something pretty unusual inside a man's vehicle...a live deer fawn... a fawn sitting by itself doesn't necessarily need rescuing...
Tennessee crews rescue deer from reservoir — twice — in dramatic video September 14, 2026 The Tennessean on MSN
... the deer struggling in the water before rescue crews used a catch pole to lift it to safety. After being pulled from the reservoir, the animal slipped back into the water, prompting rescuers to conduct a second retrieval...
NYSDOT gives statement about circulating picture of road painted deer carcass from Hamlin September 10, 2026 New York, WHEC.com
... In a Facebook post on Wednesday, a user posted a picture of what looks to be a rotting deer carcass with white road paint drawn over it...
Deer impaled and killed on spiked fence, ongoing issue for residents and wildlife August 24, 2026 Colorado, KRDO
... The fence spike had gone through one of its thighs, while the other leg was stuck in the bars. “I was horrified. I was sad. I cried," Kanning said... this type of fencing with vertical spikes spaced closely together is not considered wildlife-safe...
Three deer fawns reportedly killed by dogs in Huntington August 24, 2026 Oregon, Elkhorn Media Group
... Officials with the City of Huntington are asking local residents to keep all dogs inside yards, homes, or on leashes. Recently, staff were informed that 3 deer fawns were killed last week in the area of Monroe Street...
Woman Feeds Deer Family for Months, Then an Unexpected Guest Appears August 24, 2026 Texas, PawNation on MSN
... In mid-August, Amberleigh was watching the does graze nearby when an unexpected visitor appeared with them. Apparently, the ladies decided to bring their man along: an impressive eight-point buck...
Ohio hunter ordered to post TikTok apology in poaching case sentence August 20, 2026 Yahoo
...Ohio hunters with a social media presence have faced poaching related charges this year. Two Columbus men who ran a YouTube channel about their hunting excursions pleaded guilty to dozens of charges in July...
Two moose spotted crossing the road in Barkhamsted August 20, 2026 Connecticut, CT Insider
... There have been 30 reported moose sightings so far in 2026, according to data from the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Recognized as the largest members of the deer family Cervidae, moose may stand over six feet tall at the shoulders ...
Three-legged deer becomes source of inspiration for Maine photographer August 17, 2026 Maine, WABI-TV on MSN
... a three-legged doe Decatur named Tripod, after the deer lost a leg in a hunting accident ... accompanied by two fawns... she took in at least one of the fawns after another doe was struck by a car in the area...
People urged not to interact with fawns August 13, 2026 New Mexico, Roswell Daily Record
... “The fawn had been found while out on a hike in the forest the day before, and the people assumed it had been abandoned.” That was mistake number one ... despite being strongly warned not to — they fed it milk for humans... severe diarrhea ... “Four days later ...the fawn died.”
Hooray! Ranch Hand Rescues Squealing Elk Calf Entangled In Barbed Wire August 11, 2026 Wyoming, Cowboy State Daily
... Willson freed the calf in short order. Once it got its feet underneath it, the calf took off running. This time, in the right direction, toward the panel designed to help elk cross the fence safely...
Video Below: Is it legal to keep a pet deer in South Dakota? August 5, 2026 KELOLAND News
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