Fate of Alaska migratory waterfowl haven could rest with Trump
Community near tip of Alaska Peninsula continues pursuit of road through Izembek National Wildlife Refuge
Press Releases
Two farmed deer test positive for CWD in Minnesota
Comes on the heels of a third positive CWD confirmation for white-tailed deer in the wild in southeastern Minnesota
Perch bite, reasonable ice nice for Devils Lake ice fishing
Despite snowy weather, all access ramps expected to be open for New Year’s weekend, with hopes walleye bite also might ramp up
More mountain lion hunting closures in Montana
The closure notice for hunts came shortly after Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials received word that the pre-established harvest quota and sub-quota for the districts had been met
Wisconsin DNR revises wording on website, now says climate change cause debatable
It quietly removed language from its website that said humans and greenhouse gases are the main cause of climate change
Obama’s national monuments designations under fire
Designations a blow for state Republican leaders and many rural residents who say it will add another layer of unnecessary federal control and close the area to new energy development
Proposal would allow Oklahoma hunters to use dogs for tracking game
Hunters may soon be able to use blood-tracking dogs to find wounded deer in Oklahoma
Minnesota governor: Mine near Boundary Waters not dead yet
Gov. Mark Dayton says he expects Twin Metals and supporters to try to persuade Trump administration to reverse Obama administration’s decision not to renew mineral leases
Minnesota DNR looks to join lawsuit over Red River diversion project
Agency bidding to join efforts to delay action on project
Michigan groups look to buy land, transform into outdoor recreation destination
With access to Platte River, fishing, canoeing, kayaking among possibilities
New Jersey deer-hunting seasons kick into high gear with new year
Kicks off with the winter bow season opener Jan. 1
In Vermont, man wins annual lottery for free hunting and fishing for life
Winner chosen from among 10,067 lottery tickets purchased in 2016
Ohio Clean Marinas success continues in 2016
Marinas throughout the state have taken steps to keep Ohio’s bodies of water clean and healthy for recreational and environmental purposes
Ice fishing for walleyes focus of Vermont clinic
Will cover ice-fishing basics and walleye-specific tactics
Trout fishing season kicks off with new year in southeastern Minnesota
The winter southeast stream season is catch-and-release only
Stillwater’s Nicholas Markell wins 2018 Minnesota turkey stamp contest
His artwork was previously featured on the 2016 turkey stamp, and he also has won Minnesota contests for the walleye stamp and the trout and salmon stamp
Two national monuments created in Utah, Nevada
Both are considered sacred lands by Native American tribes
Iowa ice anglers: Enjoy, but tread lightly
Ice over parts of central and southeast Iowa has been reduced by unseasonably mild weather, Christmas Day rainstorm
Corps steps up efforts to save pallid sturgeon on Missouri River
But it has led to a lawsuit from a group of farmers, individuals and business owners, who claim the Corps’ changes have contributed to flooding, erosion and higher groundwater tables
State control of U.S. land wouldn’t disrupt hunting, wildlife, OHV riding, backers say
Plan would force federal government to turn over control of millions of acres to Nevada
Pennsylvania probing fish kill in Susquehanna River
Near Brunner Island Steam Electric Station in northern York County
In Minnesota, more opportunities with CRP SAFE acres
50,000 acres available for enrollment to Minnesota landowners interested in creating and conserving upland habitat for pheasants, quail and other grassland wildlife
Fish & Wildlife to get major facelift in New Jersey
Reorganization plan for the state’s Division of Fish & Wildlife in full motion
Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Eagle Cam is back
Streaming video from Hanover, Pa., nest available again at Game Commission’s website
In Wisconsin, wetland area at stake with proposed project
The project would eliminate 16.6 acres of wetlands, including some pristine land that’s never been touched
In Illinois, let’s go turkey hunting on private property
Application deadlines Feb. 23 for youth season and March 10 for adult and youth hunters for seasons 3 and 4
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