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Ducks Unlimited recognizes leaders in wetlands and waterfowl conservation
The 2023 Wetlands Conservation Achievement Awards recognize outstanding contributions to the conservation and restoration of North America’s wetlands and waterfowl.

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever unveils Howard K. Vincent Waterfowl Production Area
Public land on Iowa-Minnesota border honors organization’s longtime president and CEO. The sprawling Build a Wildlife Area project is a multi-state effort contributing to diverse wildlife habitat and public access opportunities in a regional destination

Nail-biting over the New York state budget, pheasant farm
“Feast or famine,” “When it rains it pours,” those are old clichés that can certainly describe a few situations applicable to the sporting interests in New York right now.
New York’s Erie, Niagara county federations award sportsmen
In March, both the Erie and Niagara County Federation of Conservation Clubs paid tribute to their conservation leaders, as well as the rank and file workers behind the scenes deserving recognition.

New York State Outdoorsmen Hall of Fame to induct 12 honorees
The New York State Outdoorsmen Hall of Fame will induct 12 new members at the group’s annual banquet in Canastota on May 21.

National report: hunting license sales return to pre-COVID levels
Overall, hunting license sales decreased by approximately 3.1% in 2022 compared to 2021. Coincidentally, resident and nonresident license sales each were also down 3.1%.
Just six of 46 states saw an overall increase in

Beyond New York: Connecticut black bear hunt nixed
Outdoor-related stories from beyond New York published in the April 21, 2023 edition of New York Outdoor News.

Time to change spring turkey season in New York?
Wild turkeys face many challenges when it comes to having a successful nesting season, mainly weather/climate related.

Longtime outdoor leader Bill Pike earns New York Outdoor News Person of the Year honor
The sporting community is full of people who have spent much of their lives going the extra mile to promote the virtues of their beloved activities such as hunting, fishing, trapping and shooting. Now at