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It has been said that after the hunt the work begins. However, field dressing, game processing and preparing wild game for the table need not be difficult. With a little information and insight, after the hunt preparations can be accomplished easily. 

  • Care of Self and Equipment
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2012 -13 Webless Migratory Birds and Early Season Waterfowl
(Canada Geese, Dove, Rails, Woodcock, etc.) 

Related Links

HUNTER ALERT: 2013 Spring Turkey Season Will Include Youth Only Week

NOTICE: Night Hunting of Feral Swine, Coyotes Allowed on Private Lands Starting Aug. 1, 2012 

Hemorrhagic Disease 2012

Hunting Heritage Program

Hunter Education

Replacement Hunter Education Card

Accident Report Request Form (PDF)

Regulations Digest

Permit Hunting Opportunities

Shooting Ranges 

Disabled Hunting Program

WRC Facilitated Youth Permit Hunts

Harvest Statistics

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