Hunting in the United States is a government regulated activity. Government hunting authorities publish yearly hunting pamphlets. These pamphlets provide the necessary information for all game animals. They provide information on protected species and limits that a single hunter can take.
Hunting seasons vary on dates depending on which part of the United States a hunter is hunting. Dates also vary depending on the type of weapon that is used. In New Hampshire, for instance, if a hunter uses a bow and arrow to hunt, the dates are from September 15, to December 15, 2008. If a hunter uses a muzzle loader weapon, the hunting dates are from November 1, 2008, to November 11, 2008. If a hunter hunts with a standard firearm, the dates will be November 12, 2008, to December 12, 2008.
In the State of New Hampshire in 2007, 7,667 adult (1.5 years and over) male deer were killed. Authorities believe that this is the result of an effort of wildlife management to increase the deer populations. The increase in deer population was in part due to a mild winter and a high survival rate. For the hunting year of 2007-2008, the deer population was down due to a very severe and extended winter in which the deer suffered a high mortality rate. Hunting in each state in the United States will vary on season dates. Hunter license and deer tags will vary in each state. Hunters should be aware of conditions that affect deer populations in their areas. They should also be aware of restrictions regarding crossing state lines with deer carcasses. These restrictions are in place to keep certain diseases from spreading to other deer populations.
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