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Illinois Deer Classic adds fishing expo to Peoria event
Cason Walwer became a legend of the Illinois Deer Classic two years ago. When the 2026 edition of the show opens at the Peoria Civic Center later this month, deer hunters and fans from across

Ralph Loos: Deer permit ‘free for all’ isn’t helping the average hunter
For a long time now, deer hunters up and down Illinois have been asking for more chances to do what we do: hunt deer.
We’ve pointed to counties where deer are overpopulated and said,

New York Cuffs & Collars: Waterfowler at Wantagh Park not properly licensed
New York cuffs and collars are field reports from New York DEC Officers. These reports are from the March 6, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.

Vermont proposes fewer moose permits for this year’s fall hunt
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department has proposed issuing 85 moose hunting permits this fall in Vermont’s Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) E in the northeastern corner of the state in a continued effort to reduce

New York Mixed Bag: Busy sport show season continues throughout March
Outdoor sport and gun shows continue to take place across New York this month and New York Outdoor News will be represented at several of them.

Dan Ladd: New York Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus is your chance to be heard
If there’s ever a mid-week day to take off and get yourself to the State Capital, in Albany, it is Wednesday, March 11. That morning, from 9 a.m. until noon, the New York Legislative Sportsmen’s

Is the .41 Great Lakes wildcat the best straight-wall cartridge yet?
With many states dropping slug-gun requirements in favor of straight-wall rifle cartridges, hunters had four modern calibers from which to choose.
Now there’s a fifth choice, the .41 Great Lakes, developed in Michigan by

Wisconsin Bowhunters Association celebrates 85 years this month
When Wisconsin Bowhunters Association members meet in Stevens Point on March 7 for their annual convention, they will be celebrating their 85th year of supporting bowhunting and bowhunters.
In 1941 the sport of bowhunting

Wisconsin Cuffs & Collars: Hunter harassment in Brown County
Wisconsin cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR wardens. These reports are from the March 6, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.