Working papers and field guides.
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- Herd & Harvest
Virginia Bear Harvest: Acorns and Season Timing
In Virginia’s earlier records, poor mast accompanied a higher archery share of bear harvest. That association weakened in the later comparison. Hunters need to understand what the survey measures and which harvest totals supply the denominators.
Published Oct 8, 2026 · 6 min read - Herd & Harvest
Maine Bear Hunting Methods: What the 2025 Harvest Report Shows
Choosing among bear hunting methods using reported harvest and guide shares.
Published Oct 8, 2026 · 5 min read - Herd & Harvest
Pennsylvania Bear Hunting in 2024: How the Harvest Split Across Seasons
Comparing season segments, opening-day harvest and Wildlife Management Units.
Published Oct 8, 2026 · 5 min read - Herd & Harvest
Minnesota Bear Hunting: 2025 Permit Results, Food Surveys and a Dated Bait Rule
Reading permit-area results alongside the natural-food survey and bait rules.
Published Oct 8, 2026 · 5 min read - Herd & Harvest
Idaho Bear Harvest in 2024: Spring, Fall and Method by Unit
Comparing spring and fall bear harvest in named general-hunt units.
Published Oct 8, 2026 · 4 min read - Herd & Harvest
Wisconsin Bear Hunting: What the 2025 Zone Results Show
Comparing state-authorized harvest across six bear zones, with separate totals for other harvest categories.
Published Oct 8, 2026 · 4 min read - Herd & Harvest
Michigan Deer Counties Ranked: Arenac and Hillsdale Lead the FDR Index
Arenac and Hillsdale share a displayed score of 65.9. Clinton leads Michigan's separate Trophy Index. Search every county and see why those rankings disagree.
Published Oct 5, 2026 · 4 min read - Herd & Harvest
Indiana Deer Counties Ranked: Ohio, Putnam and Franklin Take the Lead
Ohio County leads the provisional FDR Index at 78.7. Steuben led the 2024 reported harvest. Find your county and compare the different leaders.
Published Oct 5, 2026 · 4 min read - Herd & Harvest
Wisconsin Deer Counties Ranked: Adams Leads, Buffalo Is Forty-Fifth
Adams leads the provisional FDR Index at 72.4. Buffalo scores 99 on the separate Trophy Index but ranks forty-fifth in the composite. Compare all 72 counties.
Published Oct 5, 2026 · 4 min read - Trophy Geography
Minnesota Deer Counties Ranked: Four Counties Score 100, Houston Follows at 97
Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka and Washington lead the Trophy Index. Houston, Wabasha and Winona also place high. Find your county in the full Minnesota ranking.
Published Oct 5, 2026 · 4 min read - Herd & Harvest
Ohio Deer Counties Ranked: Jefferson Leads the FDR Index
Jefferson scores 87.3, ahead of Belmont and Hocking. Coshocton leads the official 2025-26 harvest instead. Search all 88 counties and compare the evidence.
Published Oct 5, 2026 · 4 min read - Herd & Harvest
Iowa Deer Counties Ranked: Appanoose Leads the Composite, Warren Leads the Trophy Index
Appanoose scores 71.8 and Louisa 71.5. Clayton led reported harvest, while Warren leads the Trophy Index. Compare the three views of Iowa deer country.
Published Oct 5, 2026 · 4 min read