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Pennsylvania Game Commission investigates five hunting-related shooting accidents
The Pennsylvania Game Commission investigated at least five hunting-related shooting incidents – which the agency refers to as HRSIs – during the two-week rifle deer season that resulted in two deaths and three injuries.
Tom Pink: No need for an Upper Peninsula Natural Resources Commission
I was a bit surprised at the results of a recent opinion poll in Michigan Outdoor News that asked whether readers believe there should be a separate Natural Resources Commission established for the state’s Upper
Bill Hilts, Jr.: A year to remember for New York hunters and anglers in 2025
This past year will certainly be remembered for many years to come thanks to some important headlines that dominated in the outdoor world stage – especially in the Empire State. These are my Top 10
Ohio Cuffs & Collars: Crawford County wildlife officer assists in apprehension of burglary suspects
Ohio cuffs and collars are field reports from the Division of Wildlife. These reports are from the Jan. 2, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Ohio Mixed Bag: Nature center opens at Caesar Creek State Park
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio DNR (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz recently opened a newly renovated nature center at Caesar Creek State Park.
Ohio Insider: Readers respond to call for feedback on poaching punishments
Man, did I touch a nerve a couple of issues back with my column in this space detailing two big poaching cases prosecuted by the Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife.
I probably received more
Pennsylvania Cuffs & Collars: Charges pending for shooting potential trophy buck out the window
Pennsylvania cuffs and collars are field reports from Wildlife Game Wardens. These reports are from the Jan. 2, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Tom Venesky: Time for Pennsylvania to follow other states’ lead when it comes to turkey management?
Pennsylvania is a top turkey hunting state, but we’re not alone.
And one of the other hotspot states is changing things up in ways that might benefit the turkey population, and hunters, in Pennsylvania.
The story of the heaviest bear taken during Pennsylvania’s 2025 season
Nate Miller, a 38-year-old construction worker from Beaver County, had the hunt of a lifetime on the opening day of Pennsylvania’s regular firearms bear season.
Miller’s friend, Dan Druschel, provided Miller with the GPS
