Turkey sightings in northwestern Ohio reason for hope
Area previously devoid of such critters.
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February 19, 2018
So far, 9 infected deer reported during hunt to gauge CWD in Montana
Wildlife commissioners approve maximum quotas of up to 5,000 deer, 1,000 elk and 20 moose that could be killed during special hunts over the next two years.
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Class teaches bugling vocabulary to kids, future elk hunters
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s first youth outdoor skills day focuses on teaching kids about how hunting and outdoor recreation relate to conservation.
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What does a bear do in the Alaska woods? Disperse seeds
The Oregon State study concludes that if bears are removed, the seeds they move would simply fall to the ground. A decline in bear density, even if only brown bears, likely leads to a reduction in seed dispersal with consequences for plants.
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In Illinois, 115-pound black carp caught in Missouri to help Mississippi River research efforts
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Researchers at Southern Illinois University have received what could be one of the largest black carp used for scientific research. Officials at the Carbondale campus say they’ve received a 115-pound specimen of the invasive fish species. Associate zoology professor Gregory Whitledge says the fish was caught this month by commercial fishers in
Contemplating the cost of migration as first signs of nesting season appear
Heading to warmer climes creates massive risks and large rewards for birds of all shapes and sizes, but living in north country year-round is no picnic either.
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National Wild Turkey Federation convention [video]
Scenes from the recent National Wild Turkey Federation annual convention and sport show at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tenn.
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Minnesota hunters, biologists seeking answers to lackluster ruffed grouse season
Grand Rapids, Minn. — When the DNR announced last July that spring ruffed grouse drumming counts had increased 57 percent statewide, hunters were understandably giddy at the prospects of what they’d encounter in the woods during the fall. The season began slowly, which isn’t unusual when there are a lot of leaves on the trees.
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Limited quail hunt proposed in Ohio
Mercerville, Ohio — The Ohio Wildlife Council is considering a proposal by the DNR Division of Wildlife for a limited quail hunt at Crown City Wildlife Area. “Lawrence and Gallia have long been closed quail hunting counties,” said Mike Reynolds, Division of Wildlife executive administrator of wildlife management research. “Crown City is a unique habitat
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