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February 12, 2026

Bull or cow? Wisconsin elk hunters may get choice when applying for a tag

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The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) approved a statement of scope for an emergency rule as well as a permanent rule to allow the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to receive applications for antlered and antlerless elk harvest tags.
Currently, hunters may only apply for a generic elk harvest permit. This change would allow hunters to apply for a cow tag or bull tag.

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Sporting bills emerge in early portion of New York’s legislative session

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Although New York’s legislative session began just after the first of the year, it’s still early in the process. Lawmakers mainly have the state budget to consider.
What follows is a list of some, but not all, of the potential laws of interest to the sporting community, along with their status at press time on Feb. 12.

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Tips for taking advantage of the last days of the winter walleye season

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This late into the ice-fishing season anglers discover that walleyes get tight-lipped and tough to catch. Many taking to the ice will transition into crappie and bluegill fishing because they are much easier to find and catch.
But I say don’t give up on walleyes. Catching walleyes during this late stage in the season just means great timing, being in the right spot, on a body of water where there are plenty of fish.

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Collaboration between private landowners, state game agency benefits North Dakota wildlife

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In North Dakota, more than 93% of the landscape is privately owned, making private land essential to the future of wildlife, habitat and public hunting access.
Recognizing this reality, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department Private Land Initiative continues with a framework for collaborating with landowners to conserve habitat and provide outdoor opportunities.

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Longtime Outdoor News columnist Steve Carney part of 2026 Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame class

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Steve Carney is doing exactly what he was meant to do with his life as a fishing guide and outdoors communicator for almost 50 years. There’s no doubt in his mind.
As a young kid, Carney, now 72, would get dropped off by his dad at Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis with a rod and a handful of jigs. He’d spend his entire days fishing around the lake from shore until his dad picked him up after getting done with work at 5 p.m.

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