Maine's Department of Fish and Wildlife Services says that the firearms deer season was likely the best the state has seen in recent years when it comes to the number of deer harvested and their health.
Ohio's Division of Wildlife is monitoring deer around the state for reasons including health and public safety as deer-gun season opens this week.
The Hunters Helping the Hungry program has received 236 deer so far this year, with some deer-hunting seasons still underway. Last year, hunters donated 213 deer.