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Crossbow showdown in 2013 likely
Crossbows are, as it stands now, illegal to use in New York since the Dec. 31 “sunset” of legislation allowing crossbows on a limited basis.

Survey: Lake Ontario fishing better than ever
Lake Ontario fishing – at least for the big lake’s salmonids – just keeps getting better.

Hunting, fishing numbers increase across the U.S.
An information-packed, 100-plus pages of data regarding hunting, fishing and wildlife watching was released last month by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Minnesota Cuffs & Collars – January 11th, 2013
District 1 – Baudette area CO Jeff Birchem (Baudette) checked anglers on Lake of the Woods. Ice conditions continue to improve, but there is still lots of unsafe ice, especially a few miles out. CO

Deer and moose: top issues in 2013
There’s a lot on the DNR’s agenda in 2013.

Bigger muskie limit, hammerhandles among topics at Fisheries Roundtable
Time to ban winter flathead catfishing?

Farm bill extension may not bode well for conservation
It seems few are pleased with the prospect of another nine months of the current federal farm bill.

Downstate pheasant hunt still a surprise to some hunters
Although no wild populations of the ring-necked pheasant exist in Illinois south of Interstate 70, downstate hunters have had an annual opportunity to pursue this elegant bird.

Bowhunters begin taking more does as season winds down
Bowhunters are turning to does to fill out their tags, according to the most recent harvest update provided by DNR.