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Uncertainty follows outbreak of Avian flu at pheasant farm in New York
Severino added that this was a “tough situation for all involved,” and one can only wonder how difficult this was for DEC staff at the farm.

A farewell to Ed Noonan, dedicated New York outdoor writer
We’ve lost yet another member of the outdoor writing community with the passing of Ed Noonan, known by many for his long-standing outdoor column in the Schenectady Daily Gazette. Ed passed away in late February

New York programs available for aspiring youth turkey hunters
Many of these events are part of the state’s Youth Turkey Program designed to introduce youth between the ages of 12 and 15 to the fundamentals of turkey hunting and provide an opportunity to hunt

A tribute to outdoor writer, enthusiastic angler Spider Rybaak
Spider Rybaak, who sadly passed away on Jan. 11, was my favorite outdoor writer, a scribe that produces the facts garnished with his great personality.
Ray Hrynyk was Spider Rybaak, and he told me

New York Cuffs & Collars: Snapchat video leads to several tickets in waterfowl incident
Field reports from New York DEC officers published in the April 7, 2023 edition of New York Outdoor News.

Sometimes overlooked, New York’s Doodletown WMA worth a look
Every once in a while there’s a good hunting area that may be overlooked by sportsmen and women. That may happen for a number of reasons, but when you discover such a parcel it’s possible

Wisconsin State Roundup: Time for hunters, trappers and anglers to have their say
As of March 30, NRB members were expected to address the following topics: new technology related drinking water system sources and more; the 2023-24 migratory bird season framework and regulations;…

Pike spearing? Earlier gun deer hunt? A look at Wisconsin’s Conservation Congress advisory questions
Wisconsin sportsmen and sportswomen will find 37 advisory questions from the various Conservation Congress committees on this year’s spring hearing agenda when the virtual-only voting system goes live at noon on Monday, April 10.

On Wisconsin! Leadership needed to push more conservation funding
For a state ranking fifth nationally in licensed hunters and sixth in licensed anglers while generating $8.7 billion and 89,000 jobs in outdoor recreation annually, why does Wisconsin settle for 50th in helping folks enjoy