Bag limits this year are six ducks of any species. However, daily limits can consist of no more than the following: 4 mallards (of which no more than 2 can be hen mallards), 3 wood ducks, 2 Scaup for the first 45 days in each zone, 1 Scaup for the last 15 days in each zone, 2 redheads, 2 canvasback, 2 black ducks, 1 pintail, and 1 mottled duck.
Illinois duck hunters in north, central zones prepare to hit blinds Read More »
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Oct. 18, 2024, edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
Illinois Letters to the Editor: Keeping an eye on captive deer Read More »
We think of ourselves as efficient and effective hunting machines, who if permitted, could set up camp in a local woods and walk back out a week later with 11 deer hides and enough venison to feed the hungriest half of the Chicago Bears roster.
In reality, the average hunter among us is only good for about 1.3 to 1.8 deer per year. That’s it. And it sounds about right.
Ralph Loos: We consider ourselves to be great deer hunters, but . . . Read More »
Waddington and Massena, both on the St. Lawrence River, have garnered a solid reputation in the world of professional bass fishing.
Both B.A.S.S. and Major League Fishing regularly hold top-pro bass tournaments here (although they’re taking a break in 2025). Along the shores of the big river, and almost within bird-shot distance of Canada, however, are some prime opportunities for hunters, especially waterfowl hunters, and even bowhunters too.
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across New York published in the Oct. 18, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.
New York’s Outdoor Calendar Read More »
New York cuffs and collars are field reports from New York DEC Officers. These reports are from the Oct. 18, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.
A 2023 repeat. Bucks will again be chasing and breeding does earlier than usual this year. What does that mean?
New York Outdoor News 2024 Rut Tracker: Early action Read More »
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced the start of the agency’s annual Arbor Day Poster contest. Each year, DEC’s Urban and Community Forestry Program coordinates the contest to promote the value of trees in the environment and New Yorkers’ lives.
New York DEC announces annual Arbor Day poster contest Read More »
The Adirondack Park Agency has proposed amendments to the Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan, which include adding language addressing accessibility, climate change, and visitor use management in the Forest Preserve.
Adirondack Park Agency eyes master plan updates in New York Read More »
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