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One fatality, several injuries reported so far during the 2024 Illinois deer season

Featured, Hunting, Illinois, National Hunting, National News, News /

A bowhunter in Wayne County, Ill., apparently fell asleep in his treestand Nov. 10 and fell to the ground. According to DNR, the hunter, who was not wearing a safety harness, was air-lifted to a nearby hospital, where he later passed away.
The report came as part of DNR’s annual reminder to hunters about safety and wearing a harness in their stands. DNR included a handful of other hunter falls during the 2024 season.

One fatality, several injuries reported so far during the 2024 Illinois deer season Read More »

New tools and tackle to elevate your ice catch this winter

Gear & Gadgets, Home Page News, National Fishing /

Ice anglers again have reason to be excited about the new fish-catching tools available for 2024-25 hard water.
Tungsten jigs and lures remain at the forefront, while some new additions to old lures and spoons should increase their fish productivity even more. Glow jigs and spoons that make a lot of noise and shed light are sure to be hot items, as are rods and reels designed for specific fish species and fishing situations.

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New York’s sponsored pheasant hunt opportunities continue through early January

Hunting, New York, News /

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is continuing to accept applications to host Sponsored Pheasant Hunts through Jan. 10, 2025.
Sponsored pheasant hunts can be hosted at any point during an open pheasant season. Although these hunts have historically been offered during youth hunt weekends and prior to firearms deer seasons, the pheasant season is very long and there is ample opportunity for late season sponsored hunts.

New York’s sponsored pheasant hunt opportunities continue through early January Read More »

New York DEC seeks public input on draft list of species of greatest conservation need

National News, Nature Page & Night Sky, New York, News /

Albany — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking public input on the draft list of Species of Greatest Conservation Need and associated species status assessments for use in updating New York’s State Wildlife Action Plan for 2025-35.

New York DEC seeks public input on draft list of species of greatest conservation need Read More »

Access improvements made in New York’s Moose River Plains Wild Forest

Featured, Fishing, Hunting, National News, Nature Page & Night Sky, New York, News /

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has completed two access improvement projects in the Moose River Plains Wild Forest, in the Adirondacks.
The improvements enhance access to both Helldiver and Mitchell ponds in the unit, which is popular with outdoor recreationists year-round, including hunters, campers and snowmobilers.

Access improvements made in New York’s Moose River Plains Wild Forest Read More »

Muskies, walleyes carry Wapogasset, Bear Trap fisheries in Polk County, Wis.

Lake Profile, Lake Profile, Wisconsin /

Wapogasset and Bear Trap are productive lakes that receive heavy recreational boating use, high angling pressure, but still have quality, diverse fisheries.
The DNR last surveyed Wapogasset and Bear Trap in 2019 and 2021 to estimate adult walleye and muskie densities. The team assessed catch rates of largemouths, smallmouths, northern pike, bluegills, and other panfish to estimate abundance.

Muskies, walleyes carry Wapogasset, Bear Trap fisheries in Polk County, Wis. Read More »

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