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Michigan deer-hunting regulation changes (video)

Let the games continue: Game Fair, Part 2, scheduled this weekend (video)

Dogs have their days at Game Fair (videos)

In Vermont, successful bear hunters to aid wildlife research (video)

Jim Shockey Day, festivities at B&B Archery in New York (video)

Idaho DFG: Winterkill less than expected for mule deer; elk fared better (video)

Report: Led by Great Lakes area, U.S. sees increase in fishing participation

Hunting numbers drop, as well as hunting expenditures, but related expenditures and hunting-related expenses see increases.

It's official: Crossbows legal during archery hunting seasons

Gov. Bruce Rauner signed into law House Bill 2893, which amended the Illinois Wildlife Code to repeal restrictions on the use of crossbows during archery hunting seasons in Illinois.

Illinois gearing up for youth firearms deer hunt

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The 2017 Illinois youth firearm deer hunt is Oct. 7-9 for hunters with a valid youth deer permit who have not reached their 18th birthday by the first day of the hunt. Youth deer permits are available…

Illinois DNR sets waterfowl dates, bag limits

This year, Illinois will open the regular duck, Canada goose, and snow goose seasons on Oct. 21.

South Dakota chapter chairman named Delta Waterfowl’s 2017 Volunteer of the Year

BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Willie Gloe, chairman of the Fowled Up Chapter in Pierre, S.D., is Delta Waterfowl’s 2017 Volunteer of the Year. He bested a field of seven finalists during a month-long, online vote. Gloe, 36, became a member…

Illinois gearing up for controlled pheasant hunts

Online application period for IDNR-managed sites begins Aug. 7.

Quail Forever presence growing in Illinois

Volunteers band together for habitat conservation efforts in McDonough, Brown, and Marion counties.

Bill passes allowing crossbows for entire archery season

Previously, crossbows were allowed for anyone 62 years of age and older, or for hunters with a handicap.

Illinois needs to rethink hunter safety requirements

Last year, the DNR implemented changes to hunter safety requirements that I’m absolutely not okay with. In fact, in my opinion, they’re downright irresponsible and could lead to tragic consequences. Now, it appears that more modifications are coming soon, and like last year’s, I don’t see them as a positive thing.

Bucks and genetics: Mother Nature can’t be outwitted, Part 2

When it comes to the growth cycle and outcome of an individual buck’s antler formation, the most crucial and overlooked element, by far, is the role of the doe.

Bucks and genetics — Mother Nature can’t be outwitted

Probably the two biggest misconceptions about culling to improve antler genetics are the “spike” debate and environmental influences.

Hunters in Illinois harvest more than 15,700 birds during 2017 spring turkey season

The 2017 total compares with the statewide turkey harvest of 15,484 in 2016.

Too early to pattern movements of bucks in your woods? The Optimality Theory at work

Basically, it boils down to costs vs. benefits, and how the variances in this ratio affect buck movements during the breeding season in countless ways. But it doesn’t end there, as we’re well aware of how buck activity comes to life around the end of October.

In Illinois, random drawings set for waterfowl hunting blind sites

Duck and goose hunters must register in person for waterfowl blind site drawings and must be present at the drawing – held at each location designated below immediately after the registration period – to claim their blind sites.

DNR has a new turkey program manager — who knew?

Luke Garver began the job late last year, filling a role that had been vacant since Paul Brewer retired at the end of 2013.

Illinois youth turkey season preliminary harvest totals a record 1,541 birds

This year, a total of 5,601 youth turkey permits were issued, including 106 permits for special hunt areas. Last year, 4,761 permits were issued, including 113 for special hunt areas.