Show Notes for Big Buck Registry's Deer News - January Edition

Topics Discussed:

• Nationwide Debate on Drones for Deer Recovery
     - Exploring the ongoing debate across the United States regarding the use of drones in deer hunting and recovery.
• Hawaii's DLNR Axis Deer Culling Program
     - Discussing Hawaii's Department of Land and Natural Resources initiative to control the Axis deer population in Maui Nui.
• Ohio's Record-Breaking Buck Investigation
     - Delving into Ohio's investigation into the potentially illegal harvest of a record-breaking white-tailed deer in Clinton County.
• The James Keel Dwarf Buck Story
     - Unveiling the fascinating story of James Keel's harvest of a unique dwarf buck in Mississippi.
• Deer Culling in Wildwood, Missouri
     - Examining the deer culling efforts and their implications in Wildwood, Missouri.
• Washington DC's Decade-Long Deer Snipe Program
     - Reviewing the long-term deer snipe program in Washington DC and its impact.
• Texas Deer Hunting Economy
     - Analyzing the economic aspects and significance of deer hunting in Texas.
• The Disappearance of Turbo the Deer in South Carolina
     - Investigating the mysterious disappearance of Turbo, a well-known deer on an island in South Carolina.
• NWTF Deer Hunt for Disabled Hunters in Virginia
      - Highlighting the annual National Wild Turkey Federation deer hunt in Virginia, dedicated to disabled hunters.
• New Wisconsin Legislation for Deer Hunting
      - Discussing new legislative measures in Wisconsin aimed at improving deer hunting in the northern region.

**End of Show Notes**

• Wisconsin Gun Deer Season: The 2023 season saw a decline in harvests, emphasizing safety in hunting practices.
• Massachusetts Sunday Deer Hunting Debate: Legislators are considering lifting a century-old ban on Sunday deer hunting.
• Minnesota's "Hunters For Hunters" Group: A new group is focusing on the impact of wolves on deer populations.
• Unsolved Case of Hunter Terry Brisk: Minnesota still seeks answers seven years after the mysterious death of Terry Brisk.
• Deer Hunting Expansion in Massachusetts: The Quabbin Reservoir sees an expansion of deer hunting to address rising deer populations and protect ecosystems.
• Utah Hunting Regulation Changes for 2024: Significant changes to hunting regulations, focusing on modernization and sustainability.
• Pittsburgh Pilot Deer Control Program: A successful pilot program in city parks has culled 64 deer, aiding urban wildlife management.

In this November Edition of the BBR Deer News, news you might have missed over the last month, we cover several stories from around the country.  Here are the stories we cover and felt were news worthy:

• Controversial Sharpshooters: Discussion on sharpshooters hired to kill deer from helicopters on Catalina Island, California.
• Kentucky Poaching Cases: Coverage of poaching incidents in Kentucky.
• Urban Deer Hunting in West Virginia: A story about deer hunting in urban areas of West Virginia.
• New Bow and Arrow Hunt in Rhode Island: Introduction of a newly sanctioned bow and arrow hunting method in Rhode Island.
• Tree Stand Safety in Wisconsin: Advice on avoiding ash trees for tree stands in Wisconsin.
• Chronic Wasting Disease in Minnesota: Examination of a CWD (Chronic Wasting Disease) story in Minnesota.
• Spear Hunting in Arkansas: Discussion about the practice of spear hunting in Arkansas.
• Potential Record Buck in Texas: Report on a potential new record-setting buck in Texas.
• Major Changes in Utah: Discussion of significant changes in deer hunting regulations in Utah.
• Deer Population Management Debate in New York: Insights into a debate over managing a growing deer population in Jamestown, New York.