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Sharp-tailed grouse, Hungarian partridge counts down significantly in North Dakota
On the eve of the season opener for both, Game and Fish announces that sharptail numbers are down 29 percent from 2016, while partridge are down 62 percent. So, “in general, hunting will be fair
Bowhunter survives grizzly attack in Montana; cut in head requires 90 stitches
HELENA, Mont. — A grizzly bear feasting on an elk carcass charged a bowhunter in Montana and attacked him, slashing a 16-inch cut in the man’s head that required 90 stitches to close. “The bear
Illinois gearing up for youth firearms deer hunt
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The 2017 Illinois youth firearm deer hunt is Oct. 7-9 for hunters with a valid youth deer permit who have not reached their 18th birthday by the first day of the hunt.
In southern Michigan, DNR and NWTF add second Turkey Tract
The National Wild Turkey Federation and Michigan DNR recently introduced the second Turkey Tract in southern Michigan, at the Flat River State Game Area. The new Turkey Tract is located off Fenwick Road, just east
Illinois Outdoor News Cuffs and Collars – Sept. 8, 2017
Region I – Capt. Laura Petreikis CPO Jones cited a Clinton, Iowa man for falsification of record and unlawful take of whitetail deer. The Clinton man was issued warnings for two other falsification charges. While
New York Outdoor News Cuffs and Collars – Sept. 8, 2017
(Editor’s note: A criminal charge is merely an allegation that a defendant has committed a violation of the criminal law, and it is not evidence of guilt. All defendants are presumed innocent and entitled to
Wisconsin Outdoor News Cuffs and Collars – Sept. 8, 2017
Editor’s note: The DNR’s Bureau of Law Enforcement is in the process of setting up new districts, teams, and administrative areas with the addition of 33 new field warden positions. For now, we will continue
Minnesota Outdoor News Cuffs and Collars – Sept. 8, 2017
District 1 – Baudette area CO Ben Huener (Roseau) checked bear hunters in western Roseau county and Kittson counties. Enforcement action was taken on hunters who failed to register their baits. An investigation continues regarding
Hunter education at the 11th hour
Procrastination can be costly, and each year around this time many aspiring hunters find themselves on the waiting list to get their hunter education courses completed. Most want to get it under their belts by
