February 6, 2012

Gov. Corbett should not open more public forestland to gas drilling

As Gov. Tom Corbett prepares the state budget, there is concern that he may allow additional leasing of state forest land for natural-gas drilling. Approximately 700,000 of the 2.2 million acres of state forest land has already been leased. Last week, more than 40 sportsmen’s groups representing 100,000-plus hunters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts sent a […]

Gov. Corbett should not open more public forestland to gas drilling Read More »

A window to wildlife

Opinion / Site Staff

When you live in the woods as Paula and I do, there’s no telling what might appear in the back yard. Over the years, it’s become fairly common to flush grouse in the driveway, see the tracks from the snowshoe – okay, “varying” – hares, and even get surprised by the occasional strutting gobbler or

A window to wildlife Read More »

AZ: Fishing Report Feb. 7

National, National Fishing, National Hunting / Site Staff

Rory’s Tips: This trend of warm weather should result in our early-bird lakes, such as Alamo, Havasu and Martinez, to heat up– both literally and figuratively. Alamo is like a huge, shallow solar bowl in the desert. When we have non-windy warm winter weather like this, it’s possible to have bass staging for the spawn

AZ: Fishing Report Feb. 7 Read More »

Winter skeet shooting always a challenge

Opinion / Site Staff

The wind was blowing out of the southwest 25 to 35 miles per hour and the outside temperature – without wind chill – hovered around the 30-degree mark. There was a threat of snow in the air and being outside was the last place I wanted to be. One problem: This was going to be

Winter skeet shooting always a challenge Read More »

DNR Director talks budget cuts

Opinion / Site Staff

DNR director raises red flags on agency’s budget DNR Director Marc Miller sounded an alarm that should be unsettling to the state’s hunters, anglers and fans of Illinois state parks. The agency’s budget is taking another hit. During a public meeting at John A. Logan College, Miller cut straight to the meat: “Our agency has

DNR Director talks budget cuts Read More »

Mother Nature’s Helping Hands

Opinion / Site Staff

What would life be like now if Duck’s Unlimited was never created with all the group has done for wildlife and the wetlands? Today doesn’t seem so bad when looking back at the drought and terrible financial crisis of 1937. Seventy-five years ago a group of men gathered to discuss their love for waterfowl hunting,

Mother Nature’s Helping Hands Read More »

ND: Spring turkey application deadline

National, National Fishing, National Hunting / Site Staff

The application deadline for the 2012 spring turkey season is February 15. https://secure.apps.state.nd.us/gnf/onlineservices/lic/public/online/lot/lotterypurchase.htm

ND: Spring turkey application deadline Read More »

ND: Spring Light Goose Licenses Available

National, National Fishing, National Hunting / Site Staff

Light goose hunters planning to hunt during North Dakota’s spring season can purchase a license online at the state Game and Fish Department’s website. The season opens Feb. 18 and continues through May 6. Residents can hunt during the spring season by having last fall’s 2011-12 bird licenses. Otherwise, hunters will need to purchase either

ND: Spring Light Goose Licenses Available Read More »

AZ: Deadline to apply for elk, pronghorn hunts is Feb. 14

National, National Fishing, National Hunting / Site Staff

If you haven’t yet submitted your application for the draw for Arizona’s 2012 elk and pronghorn antelope hunts, the deadline is approaching. Applications must be received by the department by Tuesday, Feb. 14, by 7 p.m. (MST). Applications can be submitted through the online service, hand delivered to any of the seven Arizona Game and

AZ: Deadline to apply for elk, pronghorn hunts is Feb. 14 Read More »

Breaking News for

Sportsmen Since 1968

Pick a Region

Shortcuts

Latest Posts

Better understand your hunting optics to get better performance

Ultimate turkey slam? Wisconsin hunter harvests 49 toms in 49 states

Silent entry and close encounters: Kayak tactics to help you kill more deer

New York State Conservation Council offers eight resolutions for fall meeting

Shortcuts

Submit a Photo

Letter to the Editor

Events

Shortcuts

Latest Offerings

Wisconsin Cuffs and Collars, Vol. 1

Fleece Cap in Blaze Orange

Shortcuts

Breaking News for

Sportsmen Since 1968

Gov. Corbett should not open more public forestland to gas drilling

A window to wildlife

AZ: Fishing Report Feb. 7

Winter skeet shooting always a challenge

DNR Director talks budget cuts

Mother Nature’s Helping Hands

ND: Spring turkey application deadline

ND: Spring Light Goose Licenses Available

AZ: Deadline to apply for elk, pronghorn hunts is Feb. 14

GET THE OUTDOOR NEWS DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX

PLEASE READ

Accessing Your Full Subscription Just Got Easier. Introducing Single Sign On.

Here’s how it works:

One login. Every edition. Easy.

PLEASE READ

Here’s how it works:

Help Shape the Future of OutdoorNews.com!

Introducing The Outdoor News Foundation