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November 28, 2025

Pennsylvania Game Commission dismisses game warden for misconduct

The Pennsylvania Game Commission has terminated a game warden amid allegations of misconduct.
Nelson Yocum, who had been a game warden in northern Chester County, is no longer employed by the Game Commission, the agency said in a Nov. 12 statement. Yocum had been on unpaid administrative leave since Sept. 6 after the agency received a citizen complaint alleging misconduct, according to the statement.

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What was the best day this season for Ohio bowhunters? Nov. 8 stands out

Archery hunters in Ohio checked 4,748 white-tailed deer on Saturday, Nov. 8, the highest single-day total during the 2025-26 season, according to the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
The 10 most successful deer hunting dates during the 2025-26 season have been: Saturday, Nov. 8 (4,748 deer); Saturday, Nov. 1 (4,544); Saturday, Oct. 25 (3,204); Sunday, Nov. 2 (3,035); Thursday, Nov. 6 (2,800); Saturday, Sept. 27 (2,609); Saturday, Oct. 11 (2,530); Tuesday, Nov. 4 (2,407); Monday, Nov. 3 (2,365); Sunday, Oct. 26 (2,179).

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Habitat help on the way for waterfowl? New Delta initiative focuses on refuges, WMAs

Delta Waterfowl has launched an ambitious new program to improve waterfowl hunting across the United States by advocating for increased habitat-improvement funding for federal and state public lands.
The effort is called Restoring Our Refuges, an advocacy campaign to “secure enhanced public funding to revitalize the health and waterfowl value of federal refuges and state-owned wildlife management areas” across the U.S.

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Christine Thomas: Barred owl open houses at the little cabin

“Which nest box do you think will be the first one to be occupied?” asked my husband, Stan.
“When do you think the new tenants will arrive?” texted our daughter, Shannon.
“Will any owls show up at all?” This was my unexpressed thought.
These were the pertinent questions circulating among the little cabin crew after a whole day of barred owl nest box installation.

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Minnesota DNR completes aerial surveys of northeastern trout streams

Each year, the Duluth and Hinckley area fisheries offices work with Minnesota DNR pilots to traverse miles of riverways to locate any blockages that may inhibit natural trout movement.
This year’s helicopter surveys just wrapped up in the northeast at the Knife River.
“It’s our longest-running survey, as far as the helicopters are concerned. … It’s pretty critical for the trout,” DNR pilot Grace Zeller said.

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Ryan Rothstein: Time to sell all my hunting gear? Tempting during this season, but not quite yet

Just in time for Black Friday, a hot new sale is popping up that’s too good to miss: an entire arsenal of deer-hunting gear acquired over the course of a decade or more.
Most of this gear is high-quality, tested in the field, and proven tough against the rigors of multiple seasons. Items include a flagship compound bow, .300 Win Mag rifle, 20-gauge bolt shotgun, .50 caliber muzzleloader, multiple frame packs, an assortment of treestands, sticks, and saddles, and a vast array of camo clothing to keep you comfortable whether you’re hunting in the heat of September or braving the chill of late December.

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