Venison overload? Canning and jerky-making great options
Dan Ladd
March 8, 2017
Both are time-tested methods practiced by our ancestors.
Hunting
DEC: 2016 safest year for New York hunters
Staff and News Reports
March 7, 2017
Despite four fatalities, DEC records lowest number of hunting-related shooting incidents on record.
Connecticut lawmakers mull bear hunting season
Associated Press
March 6, 2017
Opponents contend bears are a slow-to-reproduce species and would be susceptible to overhunting. Proponents note how bears are moving into more urban areas and can be costly for the state to handle.
Delaware hunters bag record number of deer — again
Associated Press
March 3, 2017
State officials say hunters harvested 14,742 deer during the 2016-2017 hunting season, surpassing the previous year’s record of 14,681 deer taken.
Popular bird-watching, waterfowl destination in Vermont gets a boost
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Reports
February 28, 2017
Donation expands conserved property in Addison County by 37 acres, bringing total to 2,895 acres.
Vermont zeroing in on moose permit numbers
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Reports
February 27, 2017
Based on the Fish & Wildlife Department’s recommendation, 63 bulls-only permits will be issued for the regular hunting season and 17 bulls-only permits for the archery hunting season.
Waterfowl public hearings in New York, Vermont
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Reports
February 24, 2017
Waterfowl hunters are encouraged to attend one of the hearings and share their preferences and opinions about the proposed seasons.
The latest in turkey loads: Tungsten Super Shot a hand-loader’s dream and a nightmare for longbeards
Steve Piatt
February 23, 2017
Spring gobbler hunters always seem to be tweaking something, whether it’s their various call lineup, camo patterns or, especially, shotgun loads to deliver the best pattern possible when the moment of truth arrives.
Hunting age bills resurface
Staff Report
February 23, 2017
Supporters renew push for reduction to 12 years old.
