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Number of Minnesota small game hunters declined during ’25
The number of small game hunters in Minnesota in 2025 decreased 2% from 2024 and was 6% below the 10-year average. Overall, 223,740 small game licenses were sold for the 2025-26 hunting seasons, compared to
Meet Jason Moeckel, the Minnesota DNR’s new Fish and Wildlife Division leader
For the past few weeks, Jason Moeckel has been tackling his new role as the Minnesota DNR Fish and Wildlife Division director after Kelly Straka stepped down from the job on Aug. 8.
“It’s
Pro Hunting Tip of the Week: Keep the phones in the pocket this bear season
A blaring ringer has saved many a bear’s hide since smartphones have become popular. It’s even cost me a shot at a bear once. As a guide for over 20 years, I’ve seen the advance
‘Outstanding’ volunteers from across Illinois get nod from DNR
Six individuals and one organization have been selected as 2026 outstanding volunteers of the year for their contributions to conservation on behalf of DNR.
“DNR is grateful to have dedicated volunteers and support groups
Patrick Durkin: Wisconsin’s Ben Gruber campaigns for wardens’ healthy work culture
Assembly candidate Ben Gruber thinks the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has a detached, centralized command structure that ignores an often-toxic work environment for Wisconsin conservation wardens.
Since January, Gruber has been on leave
Second New York DEC public archery range open at Black Creek Marsh WMA
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation recently announced the opening of its second public archery range, this one at Black Creek Marsh Wildlife Management Area in Voorheesville, Albany County.
The new range
How far is too far to shoot in waterfowl hunting? Answer these three questions
In my ideal waterfowl hunt, every bird is backpedaling over the decoys and we’re taking our shots at 20 yards. Sometimes it works out that way, but usually, sooner or later, a bird skirts the
Commentary: Want to predict Lyme disease risk? Count the acorns, not the deer
If you want to know how bad next summer’s Lyme disease season might be, it may be more useful to count the acorns on the ground than the deer in the woods.
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Illinois Mixed Bag: Giant City State Park Stories, Photos Sought for 100th Anniversary Celebration
Giant City State Park in southern Illinois will celebrate its 100th anniversary as an Illinois state park in 2027, and DNR is inviting the public to share their favorite memories of the park for a
