Viral disease reduces deer hunting licenses in North Dakota
The state Game and Fish Department is making 64,200 licenses available, down 8,000 from last year.
Bird flu outbreak: 'This is definitely an unprecedented event'
The U.S. Geological Survey's National Wildlife Health Center lists 8,536 recent wild bird deaths – including an alarming number of bald eagle – from avian influenza.
Using drone technology to fight ... mosquitoes?
The drones will spray insecticide into hard-to-reach areas to kill mosquito larvae and keep the population under control before the breeding season kicks into high gear in the summer months here.
Grizzly country continues to broaden in Montana
Recent confirmation proof that the bears are moving further east into central Montana.
TRCP recognizes trio at D.C. conservation awards event
Minnesota Rep. Betty McCollum receives James D. Range Conservation Award.
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Everything You Need to Know About Walleye Fishing in Oconto County
A longtime tradition in Wisconsin, the Friday Night Fish Fry kicks off the weekend all over the state with friends, family — and plenty of fish, of course. Fresh walleye is one of the most beloved Friday Night Fish Fry dishes. When the fish is dipped in a light beer batter and deep‐fried to a golden crispness, it’s just about perfect.
Howard Vincent, Pheasants Forever CEO since 2000, announces retirement plans
Longtime conservation leader will hang up his spurs at National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic 2023 next February.
Report: Firearms/ammo industry booming
Total economic impact in U.S. increased by 269 percent.
Colder Water Situations Call for New SPRO® Carbon Blade Baits
Because most bass anglers would fish 365/24/7 if they could, SPRO® expands their fishing season for when the water gets colder and the bass gets harder to entice.
Southern Cal mountain lion in U.S. study killed by car
It was the first documented killing of a mountain lion by a car on Pacific Coast Highway.
Gas-saving tips for boaters
While some of these techniques may sound obvious, there may be some you never considered.
Devils Lake Rising Water a Good Thing…Much Needed
Devils Lake, one of the best fishing holes in North America, will become even better with water that is projected to rise four feet this spring. “We had a pile of April moisture. This will result in record in-flows,” said Jeff Frith, manager of the Devils Lake Basin Joint Water Resource board.
One of nation’s top cold-water fisheries lies in center of U.S.
March and April in Missouri offer an early ice-out soft-water angling destination for Minnesotans and other north country residents.
Three cougars killed after decimating Montana bighorn herd
All told, the three adult mountain lions – which either swam to the island or accessed its shores via ice-bridge during recent winters – appear to have killed some 70 of the vulnerable bighorns before being killed by local wildlife officials.
Officials investigate after hundreds of dead snow geese left on road
Thousands of the birds are migrating through Nebraska and there is no hunting limits during conservation season. However, it is illegal not to clean or properly dispose of the birds.
Remington, CCI, Speer, Federal pledge support to Ukraine with ammo donation, online fundraising
Companies to donate one-million rounds of ammo to Ukraine Armed Forces, with profits from special edition T-shirts going to refugees in the war-torn country.
A bear battalion
At least three bears reportedly responsible for more than 150 incident reports in the region straddling Northern California and Nevada.
Nearly half of U.S. bald eagles suffer lead poisoning
The amount of lead exposure varies regionally, with highest levels found in the Central Flyway, the new study found.
Wolves, bears are wary rivals as they compete for food
For wolves and grizzly bears in Yellowstone National Park, competition over a dead elk dinner has some unexpected results. When a bear steals a meal from a wolf pack, the wolves kill less often.
Man who admitted killing bald eagle gets 30 days for feather
Man could have sentenced Smith to a year in prison and imposed a $5,000 fine, according to the plea agreement.
Anglers need to report, release tagged northern pike caught in Utah Lake — and kill the rest
June suckers are of particular concern due to their precarious status, but pike have the potential to impact sportfish in the lake such as walleye, white bass and yellow perch.
Crowds out-of-doors: It’s all about respect
The author wonders, after years of preaching the benefits of multi-use outdoors recreation (and everyone taking his advice), how our resources can handle the added pressure.
Judge restores protections for gray wolves across much of U.S.
U.S. District judge said U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service had failed to show wolf populations could be sustained in Midwest and portions of West without protection under Endangered Species Act.
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