Apply for a Colorado deer tag by April 5, 2011. The cost is $344 for Non-residents including a $3 non-refundable fee and a $10 habitat stamp.
Apply here: http://wildlife.state.co.us/ShopDOW/AppsAndLicenses/
Preference points are earned automatically when you don’t draw your first-choice hunt. You may also apply for just a preference point by selecting it as you first-choice option along with submitting your license fees. Preference points cost $25.
March 15 is the deadline for applying for a deer hunt in Wyoming. You may apply online. Fees must be paid in advance. There are three prices to keep in mind: 1) Special Deer – $566; 2) Regular Deer – $326; and 3) Preference Point – $40. Each price includes a non-refundable application fee of $14. Add $40 to the price of application fees if you want a preference point for not drawing. Forty percent of tags are reserved for applicants who pay the higher fee. Seventy-five percent of available draw tags are allocated to individuals with the highest preference points; 25% are available for random drawing using random numbers assigned to applicants. Preference points may be purchased between July 1 and September 30. If you don’t apply for two consecutive years, you lose your preference points. DRAWING A LICENSE AS A SECOND OR THIRD CHOICE DOES NOT CAUSE PREFERENCE POINTS TO BE DELETED FROM YOUR ACCOUNT.
I wouldn’t pass this one up…
Utah March 3
Wyoming March 15
New Mexico March 28
Colorado April 6
Nevada April 18
Kansas April 29
Oregon May 15
Washington May 26
California June 1
Montana June 1
Idaho June 5
Arizona June 8
South Dakota July 23
Fast facts about Oregon’s mule deer
- The estimated 2009 Oregon mule deer population of 216,154 is below the statewide management objective of 344,900 animals.
- Mule deer (found east of the Cascades) and black-tailed deer (west of the Cascades) are the same species but different sub-species of deer.
- Deer have a smaller digestive track than elk or cattle, so their forage needs to be of higher nutritional quality.
- Mule deer breed once per year, in late fall, and does generally produce two fawns.
- In 2008, about 70,000 people went deer hunting in eastern Oregon, generating almost $22 million for the economy.
Ranches, farms and other private lands provide winter range and other important habitat for mule deer.
The Utah Deer Application Deadline is March 3, 2011.
Go to the “States” tab for more info.
Good Luck on the Draw
Excerpts from the Utah DWR:
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Are there wolves in Utah?
Although there have been confirmed wolf sightings — and some instances of wolf-related livestock depredation — there are no known established packs in Utah.
Are wolves protected under the Endangered Species Act?
Yes. As of Aug. 5, 2010, wolves in the western United States, including all of Utah, are protected under the Endangered Species Act.
Can I kill a wolf that’s attacking my livestock?
No. Wolves are now listed as an endangered species and are fully protected under the Endangered Species Act. If wolves begin harassing or harming your livestock, contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Will I be reimbursed if a wolf kills my livestock?
As long as wolves are protected under the Endangered Species Act, the state of Utah will not reimburse you for livestock killed by wolves. However, livestock owners may be eligible for compensation from a private organization. For details, see the Wolf Compensation Trust set up by Defenders of Wildlife.
Does Utah have a long-term plan for dealing with wolves?
In 2003, the Utah Legislature directed the DWR to prepare a wolf management plan. The DWR convened a diverse team with members from many interest groups. This effort had two main goals:
- To encourage the USFWS to delist wolves and give management authority to the state
- To outline how the state of Utah would manage wolves
In 2005, after an exhaustive public process, the Utah Wildlife Board and Utah Agricultural and Wildlife Damage Prevention Board approved the Utah Wolf Management Plan.
What will happen if a wolf enters Utah?
In 2010, the Utah Legislature passed legislation (see S.B. 36, Wolf Management) directing the DWR to request that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service immediately remove any wolves discovered in Utah. In compliance with the new law, the DWR sends a removal request to the USFWS each time a wolf is discovered in Utah.
What is the DWR’s position on wolves?
The DWR’s position has always been that wolves should be removed from the protection of the Endangered Species Act and be managed by the state of Utah. DWR leadership, the governor’s office and Utah’s congressional delegation have repeatedly requested that the federal government transfer management to the state. The DWR will continue urging the USFWS to delist wolves statewide. After that occurs, the DWR can implement its plan and manage wolves responsibly whenever — and wherever — they enter Utah. However, while wolves are endangered, the DWR does not have the authority to manage them, regardless of their impact on livestock or wildlife.
The DWR recognizes that unmanaged wolf populations may pose a serious threat to Utah’s wildlife. In nearby states — including Idaho, Montana and Wyoming — wildlife officials attribute declines in their elk herds to the unchecked growth of wolf packs. The DWR wants to prevent a similar situation from occurring in Utah. The DWR has a plan and personnel that can effectively manage wolves statewide.
Starting January 5, you may apply for hunts in New Mexico. Good Luck
See the States tab for more info.
Here at Mule Deer Fanatic, we hope you had a great hunting season, and that you will draw deer tags for 2011. To your SUCCESS!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
