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Minnesota Mixed Bag: Deer hunted cited for allegedly shooting moose
A Duluth man has been cited for allegedly illegally shooting a moose – a gross misdemeanor – while deer hunting near Melrude, north of Duluth in northeastern Minnesota.
Minnesota’s muzzleloader deer harvest up 7% from year ago
After this year’s Minnesota muzzleloader deer-hunting season wrapped up Sunday, Dec. 14, preliminary harvest for that season totaled 9,216 deer – a 7% increase over last year’s blackpowder season.
At the same time, the
Tom Venesky: Should laws be changed in regard to deer drives in Pennsylvania?
Deer drives always made me uneasy. I’ve participated in plenty, and admit it can be a fun way to hunt. But no matter how fast-paced the action was, the risk was always inherent. And obvious.<br
Great Lakes bobcats make a comeback; what opportunities exist for hunters, trappers?
Bobcats, because of their shy, reclusive behavior, cause many people to think they’re a rare wildlife species, although when wildlife agencies throughout the northern tier of states evaluate their status, they’re finding bobcats are thriving.<br
Michigan hunters will have the option of using e-tags in 2026
In an increasingly digital world – one of email, evites, and ecommerce – the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is planning to allow hunters to tag their deer with e-kill tags beginning in 2026.
Minnesota DNR gets serious with its statewide WMA planning, target completion date now set
While updated plans have been completed for some of Minnesota’s “big” wildlife management areas during the past two years (Mille Lacs, Whitewater, Carlos Avery, for example), a DNR effort to establish a statewide “system” plan
Michigan Cuffs & Collars: 22 ducks killed illegally in 11 minutes near feeder, multiple charges submitted
Michigan cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR Conservation Officers. These reports are from the Dec. 19, 2025 edition of Outdoor News.
Outdoor Observations: Didn’t fill your tag? Many opportunities still exist this season for Michigan deer hunters
For many Michigan deer hunters, the season pretty much ends one-half hour after sunset on Nov. 30 when the regular firearms season draws to a close.
Ah, but not so fast. There’s always the
Ohio’s Cuffs & Collars: Deer electrocuted by downed power line
Ohio cuffs and collars are field reports from the Division of Wildlife. These reports are from the Dec. 19, 2025 edition of Outdoor News.
