Coyote-hunting contest in New Mexico stirs critics
A contest that involved killing more than a dozen coyotes in Farmington is drawing ire from a state wildlife protection group for its “bloodthirstiness.”
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Kansas changes crossbow hunting rules
State wildlife officials have expanded regulations to allow hunters to use crossbows to take down big game in Kansas, though the change won’t take effect until this fall.
New Ground Blinds for Deer and Turkey Hunting
The popularity of ground blinds has been on the rise for several years, and for good reason. Getting eye-to-eye with a mature buck or a wise old gobbler can really get the heart pumping.
Federal judge issues ruling in fight over New Mexico hunting law
A federal judge on Thursday sided partly with a group of outfitters from four Western states who complained their constitutional rights to conduct business in New Mexico were being upended by changes to the state’s hunting draw.
Idaho officials hike bag limits for 2012 wolf hunt
Idaho wildlife managers are increasing bag limits, expanding trapping opportunities and extending the public hunting season in an attempt to bring down wolf populations across the state.
Idaho fish managers: More hatchery salmon expected
State fish managers expect nearly double the number of hatchery Chinook salmon to cross the Lower Granite Dam and enter Idaho this spring.
Georgetown man catches – then releases alive – a new Delaware state record largemouth bass
When James D. Hitchens of Georgetown set out yesterday for his favorite Sussex County fishing hole, he planned to catch largemouth bass, baiting his line with a live shiner minnow.
Minnesota DNR announces temporary, seasonal fishing closures
As ice-out begins and waters warm, anglers should regularly visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) website to check for seasonal closures that protect fish spawning areas.
Nine candidates to begin training at conservation officer academy in Minnesota
Nine conservation officer candidates will begin training Wednesday, March 28 as part of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Conservation Officer Academy.
Gearing up for the 2012 fly-fishing season
Every year, fly fishers pass the winter months tying flies, planning their next season’s excursions and eagerly awaiting the newest in fly-fishing gear, from rods, reels, lines, waders and numerous accessories.
Angler lands new Oklahoma state record largemouth bass
A new Oklahoma state record largemouth bass was caught Friday, March 23, at Cedar Lake in southeast Oklahoma.
Tips for Tent Camping in 2012
According to the Outdoor Industry Association, more than 20 percent of Americans tent-camp, and 4 percent go tent-backpacking.
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.
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.
