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Commentary: With federal government shutdown over, what’s it mean for conservation?
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever on Nov. 12 applauded the U.S. Congress for reopening the federal government, restoring critical operations for conservation programs across the country.
After 42 days, farmers were set to again
New York’s Police Benevolent Association decries Environmental Conservation Officers shortage during hunting season
During the heart of big game season, the Police Benevolent Association of New York State is calling attention to the understaffing of Environmental Conservation Officers in New York state.
A PBA press release stated
Government shutdown ends, without staff cuts
After President Donald Trump signed a funding bill that ended a 43-day federal government shutdown on Nov. 12, hundreds of workers returned to their jobs across Minnesota, including conservation employees who’d been placed on furlough
Michigan Cuffs & Collars: Anonymous tip helps catch snaggers
Michigan cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR Conservation Officers. These reports are from the Nov. 21, 2025 edition of Outdoor News.
Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: “Looking both ways” doesn’t make shooting across a road OK
CO Ben Huener (Roseau) and COC Jayden Frank spent the week checking big-game hunters, following up on TIP complaints, and assisting local agencies.
Vermont wildlife agency considering recreational license to boost revenue
The Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife’s workload has expanded in recent decades, and costs have risen, while a primary source of revenue – the sale of hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses – has declined.<br
Lawsuit challenges program that allows killing bears to rebuild caribou herd
Conservation groups sued Nov. 10 over a state program in Alaska that authorizes killing brown bears and black bears as a way to increase the size of a once-significant caribou herd in the southwest part
Steve Carney: November is a time for river duck hunts and walleyes
The cold weather has finally arrived in Minnesota, but it seems the migrant ducks haven’t headed south. I recently received two reports from some Canadian friends who said there are a lot of ducks still
