NEW LATE WINTER DEER HUNT AUTHORIZED

The DNR has authorized another hunting season later this year in the northwestern corner of the state. Researchers said three deer carcasses tested positive for bovine tuberculosis and the agency would like to thin out the deer herd in area 101 and prevent further spread of the disease. Any hunters with a 2007 license from any zone can participate in the hunt between December 29th and January 13. If hunters don't take enough deer, the agency plans to hire sharpshooters to reduce the numbers. Bovine TB was discovered in Roseau and Beltrami Counties two years ago. Since then 13 wild deer and eight cattle herds have developed the disease.