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Mississippi Outdoors: Deer Hunters Needed in Ongoing CWD Battle Sep 21, 2022
Deer hunters are urgently needed to participate in the battle to limit the spread of chronic wasting disease among the state’s prized white-tailed deer population. Chronic wasting disease, or CWD, […]
Mississippi Outdoors: Deer Management Must Change to Battle Chronic Wasting Disease Nov 8, 2021
A prion disease spreading through Mississippi whitetail deer populations has changed how herds are managed and may reduce the economic benefit of hunting in the state. Chronic wasting disease, or […]
Mississippi Outdoors: Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer Impacts Hunters Nov 1, 2021
The appearance of chronic wasting disease on the Mississippi landscape is making significant changes in the lives and hobbies of hunters, and many are ready to do what it takes […]
Mississippi Outdoors: When Are the Best Times to Hunt Bucks? Nov 19, 2020
“Where are all the bucks?” Several years ago, Larry Castle, formerly of Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP), and Steve Demarais of the Mississippi State University Deer Lab […]
Indiana Corn: Plants Decapitated by Deer Jul 21, 2020
White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) are among the common mammal pests of field corn in Indiana. The sight of deer grazing in harvested fields for dropped ears of corn is quite […]
South Carolina Cotton, Soy: Pest Lineup For Mid-May May 14, 2020
Cotton and soybeans are popping up all across South Carolina and Clemson University Extension Service specialists say these major crops are susceptible to hungry insect pests. Cotton insect report Charles […]
Mississippi Outdoors: Keep Hunting, but Have Deer Tested for CWD Oct 18, 2019
For many of you, chronic wasting disease, or CWD, is old hat and you’re tired of hearing about it. I understand. Keep in mind that if the consequences of this […]
Alabama Outdoors: Using Trail Cameras This Deer Season Sep 11, 2019
Thanks to today’s technology, trail cameras are an asset to most deer hunters. These cameras serve a multitude of purposes as hunting season is fast approaching, Using your favorite 308 […]
Texas Field Reports: Game Populations Suggest Favorable Hunting Season Aug 27, 2019
Drought following good spring conditions could impact Texas game animals, but early population reports and estimates suggest a favorable hunting season, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. […]
Anthrax Increase in Texas – 10 Cases in 2019 Jul 23, 2019
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) plays a vital role in animal disease surveillance efforts, including anthrax. On average, TVMDL diagnoses two to three positive cases of anthrax annually in […]
