Indiana DNR officials reported that the agency is prosecuting its first drone poaching case since the recovery of game with drones was legalized in March of 2024.
It remains illegal in Indiana to use drones to search for, scout, or detect deer during the hunting season or for 14 days prior.
Indiana DNR busts poachers in first case since drone recovery legalized in the state Read More »
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Illinois published in the Feb. 20, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Illinois’ Outdoor Calendar Read More »
U.S. Forest Service law enforcement officers at the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area wrapped up a poaching case which resulted in the seizure of an impressive buck mount.
The 14-point deer was taken illegally in the Land Between the Lakes area, which is located at Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley – an area frequented by Illinois hunters and fishermen.
Land Between the Lakes officers wrap poaching case Read More »
In Rock Island County, CPO Buckrop observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and initiated a traffic stop.
Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Fayette County waterfowlers busted using electronic caller Read More »
The Prairie Research Institute recognized employees who were nominated by colleagues for their outstanding achievements and excellent work in 2025.
Among the honorees were Mark Davis, who received the Distinguished Research Scientist Award, which recognizes outstanding performance and demonstrated professional excellence by an individual or group.
Davis, Edmonds honored by PRI for research Read More »
Any fears winter would not provide for central Illinois ice fishing tournaments in 2026 went out the door when frigid conditions arrived with the new year.
And so hundreds of ice anglers braved cold temperatures Feb. 7 for the 46th annual Lake Camelot Ice Fishing Tournament.
Long-running ice tourney attracts hundreds Read More »
The New York NWTF State Chapter recently celebrated another year of conserving the wild turkey and preserving hunting heritage at its state chapter awards banquet in Binghamton.
Prior to the awards presentation, Austin Zweck, NWTF regional director, commended the state on continued success, sharing that in 2025, the state’s total net income was over $600,000, which was an increase of more than $80,000 from 2024.
Conservation officer Fay Fuerch among those honored at New York’s NWTF banquet Read More »
New York cuffs and collars are field reports fromDEC Officers. These reports are from the Feb. 20, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
New York Cuffs & Collars: Loggers ticketed for damaging trees on state land Read More »
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation reports that NOAA Fisheries is proposing several changes for commercial and recreational Atlantic shark fisheries.
NOAA seeks public comments on Atlantic shark fishery proposals Read More »
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