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Vermont Fish & Wildlife to advocates for mountain lion reintroduction: ‘slow down’
Vermont, New York’s neighbor to the east, has a message for a group known as Mighty Earth regarding their efforts to bring mountain lions back to the Green Mountain State. “Slow down”
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Turkey hunters need a backup plan ready in case the fly-down goes awry
The day’s hunt was just one more unanswered turkey call from ending. Air temperatures were soaring toward their forecasted high in the 80s and mosquitoes were everywhere. In short, conditions were miserable. My mind weighed

Wisconsin State Roundup: Ban of frog, turtle races necessary? And efforts to ban some hunting contests
Apparently Mark Twain had absolutely no idea what kind of concerns and consternations he would create some folks in today’s society when he wrote his story, The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, in 1865.<br

New York Cuffs & Collars: Bucks illegally tagged in Columbia County
New York cuffs and collars are field reports from DEC Officers. These reports are from the March 20, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.

Looking for a new rod and reel in 2026? Here’s what to place in your locker
Some say a good rod and reel can be an extension of your soul – if that’s the case, the offerings below will make you feel you made it to heaven.
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New York Mixed Bag: DEC summer camps registration begins March 22
Online registration for The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 2026 Summer Camps program will open Sunday, March 22 at 1 p.m.

Dan Ladd: Thoughts on New York’s pilot junior hunting program
A month ago, we published in our Mixed Bag section that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation had released the agency’s annual report to the legislature on youth deer hunting.

Wisconsin Cuffs & Collars: Shots 30 minutes after legal hours lead to bust
Wisconsin cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR Wardens. These reports are from the March 20, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.

Tom Bahti: Remembering Wisconsin’s Mary Howley, Labrador breeder and trainer extraordinaire
Mary Candlewood Howley, of Madison, passed away Jan. 26 at the age of 85.
The terms icon, legend, giant, and such are used with some abandon to describe various individuals. Heck, I’ve been guilty