First grizzly hunt in decades a go in Wyoming
Staff and News Reports
May 24, 2018
The decision follows months of public meetings and discussions.
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White-tailed deer fawns fare better in farmland than forests — in Pennsylvania and across North America
Jeff Mulhollem
May 24, 2018
Researchers modeled fawn survival relative to the percentage of agricultural land cover. The estimated average survival to six months of age was about 41 percent in contiguous forest landscapes with no agriculture. For every 10
Backyard bounty: Grow a garden to pair with your wild game and fish harvests
Tyler Frantz
May 23, 2018
Hunting, fishing and gardening go together in Pennsylvania.
Maine looks to issue most deer hunting permits in its history
Associated Press
May 23, 2018
Biologists are recommending nearly 85,000 “any deer” permits this year. The recommendation would be an increase of 28 percent from 2017.
Montana wildlife agency: Wolf numbers remain strong
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Reports
May 23, 2018
With about 900 wolves, it marks the 13th consecutive year that Montana has far exceeded wolf recovery goals, the agency says.
Spinning Tackle Creates Confidence – JVD Gives Himself An Edge On Elite Circuit
Site Staff
May 23, 2018
A lot of bass anglers avoid spinning tackle because they think that they lose the power and control of a baitcasting outfit. Not entirely true in all situations.
Fishing for position – wacky-rigging your way to bigger bass
Terry Tuma
May 22, 2018
Not using this fishing technique? Then expect America’s next top anglers to inquire: “Why aren’t you wacky-rigging?”
DNR Fisheries Chief Dan Stephenson to retire June 30
Staff Report
May 22, 2018
The news is surprising, given recent efforts and planning by Stephenson to keep DNR’s Division of Fisheries steaming along amidst budget and staffing shortages.
Deer hunting changes, addition of three turkey-hunting counties highlight new Ohio regs
Ohio DNR Reports
May 22, 2018
White-tailed deer hunting changes include modifications to antlerless harvest on public land following the weeklong deer gun season.
