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Wisconsin DNR defies board, reduces fall wolf quota
After the policy board bumped the limit to 300 wolves in August, DNR officials recently opted for a quota of 130 animals.

North Dakota drought taking toll on prime pheasant areas
Wildlife officials also are concerned about what the upcoming winter and spring might hold for the population of the popular upland game bird.

Twilight in the autumn hunting woods
First light is obviously not sunrise. For the sake of terminology, there is civil twilight, nautical twilight and astronomical twilight to consider, which all occur before the official sunrise, and after sunset. Here’s how it
Illinois Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – October 1, 2021
Northwest Zone – Captain Laura Petreikis In LaSalle County, CPO Filipiak was conducting sport fishing compliance checks at Starved Rock State Park. Upon approaching three individuals one male subject fled into the nature preserve. Upon
New York Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – October 1, 2021
Late-Night Poachers (Suffolk County) On Sept. 12, ECOs Boyes, Clark, and McCabe split up to patrol popular fishing areas in the town of Southampton during the late night and predawn hours. During their patrols the
Wisconsin Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – October 1, 2021
SOUTH-CENTRAL REGION Madison Team/August Warden Nick King, of Green County, observed a UTV being driven about 50 mph in a 30 mph area. The operator was operating under the influence. Wardens Paul Nadolski and Pete
Minnesota Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – October 1, 2021
District 1 – Baudette area CO Ben Huener (Roseau) checked grouse hunters in the Beltrami Island State Forest. Enforcement action was taken with an individual who dumped multiple bags of garbage and two large televisions

Ammo shortage still a reality, especially for popular rifle cartridges
Consider using shotgun/slugs, muzzleloaders or crossbows this gun season, or find whatever bullets you can and then buy a rifle for those rounds.

DNR learns of 2 Minnesota deer farms that received deer from CWD-positive farm in Wisconsin
The farm where CWD was detected reportedly sold nearly 400 deer to 40 farms in seven states during the past five years.