Dry conditions depress breeding ducks across flyway
The U S Fish and Wildlife Service reports a 14 percent drop in total breeding duck populations to 31.2 million, blamed on drought and late spring in key areas. Teal are severely hit with a 4.2 million count, limiting a 16 day season. Mallards remain about 7.5 million as drought shapes seasons and bag limits.
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Springfield
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Ray Marshalla
Illinois Department of Natural Resources Waterfowl Division
Marshalla
No signs of CWD in Illinois deer yet
The Southern Springfield report notes no confirmed chronic wasting disease cases in Illinois deer though officials caution the disease may be present. IDNR plans extensive sampling during the fall firearm season to improve detection, focusing on northern counties and expanding testing beyond past effort.
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Illinois
Springfield
Colorado
Wyoming
Wisconsin
Paul Shelton
Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ Forest Wildlife Program
Shelton
Nebraska
New Mexico
Chronic Wasting Disease Reach Expands Across States and Provinces
The article details Chronic Wasting Disease in wild and captive deer and elk across six states and two Canadian provinces as of June 2002. It notes CDC has found no human link but advises against consuming meat from infected animals. Wisconsin responses trigger Illinois’ emergency rules banning captive deer imports and requiring permits for ownership or movement. WHO says no evidence of human infection but warns against eating any part from infected game.
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Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Atlanta
Shelton
Wisconsin
Illinois
Illinois Department of Agriculture
World Health Organization
Hunting safety class planned at John A. Logan College
Reservations are being taken for an Illinois Resources hunting safety course at John A. Logan College September 13 to 14. Successful completion is required for youth to obtain a hunting license. Sessions run 6 9 p.m. September 13 and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. September 14 with a light lunch provided. No fee, but reservations are needed. Call (618) 985-2828, x 8208.
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Carterville
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
John A. Logan College
August events highlight wildlife, fairs, and hunts
A listing of events from August through Labor Day featuring Squirrel season closure during deer limits, Giant City State Park programs, Illinois State Fair August 9 to 18, a registered sporting clays tournament, deer permit and turkey season application deadlines, online pheasant permits, Rend Lake trap shoot, Du Quoin State Fair, and a Labor Day Hike at Giant City State Park.
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Rend Lake Shooting Complex
Giant City State Park
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Carbondale
Todd Fink
Illinois Conservation Foundation
Fink
Walker
Southern Illinois University- Carbondale
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Austin
Texas
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Grand Rapids
Mich
McClellan
Nature Conservancy
Southern
Cache River
Conservancy
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Mount Vernon
Lawrenceville
Paris
Larry Meyer
Meyer
University of Missouri
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Kies
Kleseye
Kies Eye Center
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Pinckneyville
Kobs & Crabtree Optomets Associates
Herrin
Jacobs & Crabtree Optometry
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