Analysis of Oklahoma's "Minco mountain lion" confirms South Dakota ties
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation recently confirmed origins of the mountain lion struck and killed by a motorist in November 2011 near Minco.
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Angler tops Illinois' walleye record lickety-split
A little more than two months after Illinois’ longest-standing gamefish record fell, the same record was broken on the same riv
Sharpshooting program causes friction in northern Illinois
The animosity of a group that opposes deer culling programs and sharpshooters was recently taken up a notch as allegations of trespassing were made against DNR employees.
Whitetail decisions upcoming
As the DNR rolls out its over-winter deer population estimates in preparation for setting up the 2012 archery, gun, and muzzleloader seasons, hunters are going to see a wide range of deer densities where some units are far below goal, some are far above goal, and some are just about right.
Sandhills, wolves, panfish highlight hearing agenda
Sandhill crane hunting, reduced panfish bag limits, a repeal of the early release season for largemouth bass in northwestern counties, and allowing coyote hunting during the gun deer season in northern Wisconsin
Hen turkey survival study backs up 1990s research
New research on Wisconsin hen turkeys finds that the birds thrive in a mixture of open land and woods better than they do in purely wooded land.
Statewide deer kill down just slightly
2011-12 decline less than 1 percent;
Crossbow harvest under 500
Fur prices take welcome jump
Trappers in New York are benefiting from a widely-improved global fur market in what’s considered to be one of the best years for pelt prices in recent memory.
Waco, Texas Man to Complete Fishing Marathon March 31
Keith Miller of Waco will reach his goal of catching a fish a day every day for a year at a public event in Waco Saturday, March 31.
New Iowa State Record Yellow Perch Caught From Mississippi River
Travis Peterson, 18, of Dubuque, caught a 16-inch, 2 pounds 7 ounce state record yellow perch in Pool 12 on the Mississippi River on March 13.
Enter the lottery now for a chance to hunt moose in New Hampshire this fall
If you want to hunt moose in New Hampshire this fall, now is the time enter the lottery and try your luck on the adventure of a lifetime.
Idaho county teaming with legal firm to delist caribou
Bonner County commissioners in northern Idaho have approved spending up to $10,000 as part of plan to have Selkirk Mountain woodland caribou taken off the federal endangered species list.
Kentucky wildlife commissioners to reconsider bear chasing
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission to take another look at a proposal to set aside a week each year for shooting a limited number of bears that dogs have chased
Georgia prepares for opening of turkey season
Georgia wildlife officials say turkey populations are strong in most regions of the state ahead of the start of the March 24 hunting season.
Fewer moose, elk, sheep licenses in ND this year
Fewer moose, elk and bighorn sheep hunting licenses are being made available in North Dakota this year.
Yellowstone to increase fishing permit fees
Yellowstone National Park is increasing its fishing permit fees slightly this season.
