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9:09 AM EST
2/4/2012 Wolf bounty proposed in MontanaTo address problems by some livestock owners in Montana, a bounty on large predators, such as wolves and mountain lions, in Jefferson County was proposed. The commissioners discussed the reward for killing wolves and mountain lions at a county meeting.

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7:46 AM EST
1/27/2012 Planned wolf hunt in Minnesota unveiledA plan to allow the first wolf hunt in more than 40 years in Minnesota was unveiled Wednesday by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. It will allow up to 6,000 Minnesotans the chance to hunt and trap wolves later this year.

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4:46 PM EST
1/19/2012 Kentucky’s first sandhill crane hunting season fails to hit markThe controversial sandhill crane hunting season, the first legal hunt of the migratory bird in Kentucky, was deemed a success despite failing to meet the state’s quota. According to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, only 50 sandhill cranes were taken in the inaugural season.

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10:59 PM EST
1/12/2012 Connecticut considers bear-hunt lottery as mammal's population risesSportsmen are sure to welcome the first bear hunt since 1840 in Connecticut after the state’s plan for a bear-hunt lottery was revealed. The draft, quietly crafted by Connecticut wildlife officials, is set for review this week by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s office.

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11:42 PM EST
1/4/2012 Flintlock hunters have one last shot before PA. deer season endsHunters who are more keen on taking on the challenge of the hunt than just shooting a deer have at least over a week to fill those remaining deer tags courtesy of their flintlocks. Flintlock weapons continue to enjoy popularity with black powder shooting enthusiasts despite its many constraints.

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7:37 AM EST
12/19/2011 Michigan hunter takes down huge bull on first elk huntThe absence of snow made it more difficult for hunter to find elk tracks, but it was not a problem for Ada hunter Joe Zupancic, who dropped a huge 7 by 6 bull on his first elk hunt. Zupancic’s luck began when he was chosen as one of 77 state and tribal hunters drawn in this year’s lottery for the December elk hunt.

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8:47 PM EST
12/3/2011 Hunters welcome shotgun deer season in Iowa with a bangWith no changes in hunting regulations for this deer season, rural Iowans are expected to have a good harvest as the state’s shotgun deer hunting season opens. The first season of Iowa’s shotgun deer hunting runs from Dec. 3 through Dec. 7.

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10:10 PM EST
11/30/2011 Man hurt in hunting accident as muzzle loader season begins in MaineA Belgrade man was hospitalized after falling from tree stand while hunting alone on his family property as the muzzle loader season began in Maine. It occurred about 3:30 p.m. Monday as William Wadleigh, 58, was hunting with a black powder muzzle loader.

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8:24 AM EST
11/28/2011 Hunter kills himself after accidentally killing friendA deer hunting trip in Vermont turned tragic after one of the distraught hunters turned his weapon on himself after accidentally shooting and killing his friend.

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10:43 AM EST
11/26/2011 Hunters prep as deer season opens in OhioHunters are expected to beat the rush for supplies, equipment and other hunting gear as they prep for the opening of Ohio’s statewide deer-gun season Monday. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife, about 420,000 hunters will participate this season.

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