Almost 12 years after the passing of Herds of Special Interest (HOSI ... proposed HOSI are to enhance hunter participation in sika deer management, improve hunter satisfaction with sika venison ...

As spring unfolds across Maryland, outdoor enthusiasts are hitting the trails to hunt for shed antlers, the off-white tines ...

From the outside, it looks like these jackdaws steal the fur from the sika deer to build their nests. However, it’s not stealing when the sika deer gets something more than just a haircut.

The venison is sourced from managed culls of over-abundant Sika deer herds in the region, with recreational hunters providing the majority of the animals. Since the initiative began in 2020, the ...