Minnesota Outdoor Calendar
A look at upcoming outdoor-related events from across Minnesota published in the July 14, 2023 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
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Illinois Mixed Bag: Judge assigned to FOID card lawsuit
A mix of outdoor-related news stories from across Illinois published in the July 14, 2023 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
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Project to improve pollinator habitat in Illinois, Wisconsin receives funding
A project shared by the McHenry County Conservation Foundation in Illinois and the Wisconsin DNR that aims to improve habitat for pollinators and other Species of Greatest Conservation Need will receive funding from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Competitive State Wildlife Grant Program.
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Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Father lets young sons take deer without licenses or permits
Field reports from Illinois Conservation Police CPOs published in the July 14, 2023 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
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Illinois Outdoor Calendar
A look at upcoming outdoor-related events from across Illinois published in the July 14, 2023 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
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New York Forest Rangers return from battling Canadian wildfires
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers haver returned to New York after spending two weeks battling wildfires in Canada.
One forest ranger returned after 14 days in Nova Scotia, where he served as the Crew Boss to a wildland firefighting team assigned to the Barrington Fire Complex, which burned approximately 58,100 acres. Seven Forest Rangers returned on, June 25, after spending 14 days in Quebec working on multiple fires.
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New York Department of Environmental Conservation offering Next Step courses for hunters and trappers
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is encouraging hunters who have completed a hunter, bowhunter, or trapper education certification course to consider taking a “Next Step” course.
Taught by Hunter Education Program staff and certified instructors, the free courses are offered in seven topic areas: rifle; shotgun; crossbow; archery use and marksmanship; fur handling; land trapping; and water trapping.
New York’s John Bowe promoted to Executive Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County
Longtime 4-H Team Leader John Bowe has been promoted to Executive Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County, Board President James Kneeshaw recently announced. Bowe previously oversaw the Leader for the last 15 years, Assistant Director for the last nine years, and served as interim Executive Director for the past year.
New York exams for falconry, wildlife rehab, tracking dog handler are August 11
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation recently announced that examinations for those seeking a license to practice the sport of falconry, become a volunteer wildlife rehabilitator, or use leashed tracking dogs to find wounded or injured big game animals are scheduled for Friday, Aug. 11.
To provide broader access to the examinations, DEC is offering the examinations online.
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