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Minnesota’s Cuffs & Collars: Ice conditions remained on opener for some far northern lakes
Field reports from Minnesota DNR conservation officers published in the May 19, 2023 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.

Pro Hunting Tip of the Week: Run-and-gun or sit-and-get approach for turkeys?
My hunting camp has conversations similar to other turkey camps: To “sit and-get” or to “run and gun?” In other words, when to wait and when to go after a tom.

Gear & Gadgets: Boating and more outdoor gear
A look at some top boating, fishing and more gear to get you outdoors.

Beyond Illinois: Utah Wildlife Resources recommends prohibiting trumpeter swan hunting
A look at some outdoor-related news items from across the country published in the May 19, 2023 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.

Always be an outdoors ambassador
We are all aware of the need to recruit the newest generation to appreciate the outdoors instead of sitting in front of screens all day. While there are many formal programs to recruit new anglers

Kentucky fish and wildlife department sues hunter for bringing infected deer head into state
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is seeking civil damages in a recently filed lawsuit against a Louisville hunter who illegally brought into Kentucky the head of a deer that was harvested in
Introductory wingshooting clinic in Illinois set for June 24-25
For those who are interested in an opportunity to learn about shooting clay targets, a DNR Introductory Wingshooting Clinic will be held June 24-25 at Middle Fork State Fish and Wildlife Area near Collison, which

Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Unchecked commercial net discovered with dead turtles, fish, river otter
Field reports from Illinois Conservation Police CPOs published in the May 19, 2023 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.

New York’s 2022 whitetail harvest: a deeper look at the data
Starting in the Southern Zone, the 2022 take of 199,319 whitetails is up from 181,750 in 2021, like the statewide harvest this is a 10% increase.