Hook and Bullet
Life for a 2026 Farm Bill? Conservation officials ‘cautiously optimistic’
U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.) informed his Republican colleagues that he hopes to mark up a new federal Farm Bill the last week of February, a development that has national conservation officials
10-year-old Ohioan bit big time by the fishing bug
A fiberglass Skeeter bass boat, Yamaha SHO 250 VMX, power poles, $500 Dobyns rods, $400 Daiwa reels, forward-facing sonar, rain gear rated by resistance to hurricane force winds, $99 fishing pants, $20 crankbaits, $350 glide
Tom Venesky: Pennsylvania commission’s recent CWD measures contradict seriousness of disease
A recent measure approved by the Pennsylvania Game Commission board trashes the seriousness of chronic wasting disease.
For years, we’ve been told that moving high-risk parts — spine, brain, lymph nodes (which are located
Will hook-and-bullet issues get lost during Minnesota’s 2026 legislative session?
With the legislative session set to begin on Tuesday, Feb. 17, various nonprofit organizations and the Minnesota DNR want to “move the needle” on several issues this year. But most aren’t expecting much in terms
Michigan Cuffs & Collars: Don’t leave lead shot in your waterfowl ammo bag
Michigan cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR Conservation Officers. These reports are from the Feb. 13, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Michigan Mixed Bag: Bald eagle found with lead poisoning
A Michigan animal rehab is nursing a poisoned bald eagle back to health after the bird was brought in critical condition, a television report in early February noted.
How has a one-buck limit impacted the deer herd on Michigan’s Drummond Island?
Perceptions that a one-buck bag limit would improve deer hunting in Michigan are being challenged by an example of the regulation in Drummond Island.
A one-buck limit has been in effect on the 125-square
Big annual decoy carvers show slated for March in Cleveland
For duck hunters, the show is a great place to learn what is the best pose and spread for hunting-style decoys in water. On Saturday, several contests are held where decoys are floated in water-filled
Pennsylvania’s schedule for doe tag sales to change
Antlerless license sales presently follow a set schedule determined by the calendar.
First-round sales for residents begin on the fourth Monday in June; non-residents can first purchase licenses on the second Monday in July.
