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May 5, 2023

New York’s Northern Zone turkey hunts have their challenges and rewards

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One spring turkey season opener a few years back, I had spent the first two hours of the morning hunting a new and promising spot in the farm country of the Southern Zone. Because of the drive to get there, I didn’t roost any birds the evening prior, but my scouting efforts indicated plenty of turkeys in the area. 
That sunrise hunt turned out to be uneventful and as I sat on the edge of a big cornfield I could not help but let the inevitable urge to move overcome me.

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Here’s how to avoid spreading invasive species when recreating

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As more and more people take to the great outdoors, the spread of invasive species becomes an ever-increasing concern. Invasive species can wreak havoc on ecosystems, causing damage to native flora and fauna and disrupting food chains.
Let’s look at some of the best practices for stopping the spread of invasive species while enjoying our favorite outdoor pursuits.

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Iowa spring meetings give hunters an opportunity to be heard

Featured, Hunting, Iowa, National Hunting, News /

A total of 472 people attended the meetings at 15 locations throughout the state from February 20-23. Three sessions were canceled due to hazardous weather.  But even for those who couldn’t attend, their ideas could be passed along to the DNR at wildlife@dnr.iowa.gov, which offers year-round access to state officials.
“It’s a great opportunity to connect with hunters,” said Chris Ensminger, who has coordinated the sessions since 2016 and compiled a summary of comments and presented the findings to the Natural Resources Commission in April.

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