Here are the highlights from this week in hunting news.

Utah deer numbers strong
 

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As the rifle season draws near, Utah wildlife officials released some good news for hunters in pursuit of mule deer. Get the summary of their outlook, region by region.

Bitteroot elk on the rise
 

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Despite concerns about the elk population in western Montana, the counts for this year are higher than past: over 7,000 and rising. Read more here.

World record caribou?
 

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Did Jeff Samson harvest a world-record caribou in Newfoundland? Pope & Young to judge as the period draws to a close at the end of this year. Find out the details.