Hook and Bullet
The reality of the whitetail rut? Put time on your side
It’s hard to argue with the general consensus among deer hunters that the rut is the best time of the season to be in the woods. There’s nothing quite like a frosty morning in early
Black River Wild Forest extends over four New York counties
When it comes to land classifications, Wild Forests in the Adirondacks and Catskills tend to be more accessible and thus more people-friendly than those classified as Wilderness. But that does not necessarily mean that a
Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame to add nine in 2025 class
The Illinois Conservation Foundation will induct nine new members into the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame, during the ICF Gala on March 19, 2026, at Abbington Banquets in Glen Ellyn.
Steve Piatt: A Newfoundland moose, after all
Gary was perfectly fine with not bringing home a moose on our Newfoundland hunt last month. It was that good of a hunt, that good of an adventure, from the arduous trip itself to the
Wild game care 101: Here’s what to do to get the best meat possible
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably found yourself standing over a tailgate in November with cold fingers, a pocketknife that could use sharpening, and a few regrets.
Whether it’s a whitetail buck from
Federal shutdown forces Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever to furlough farm bill staffers
Minnesota-based Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever said the ongoing federal government shutdown has resulted in the furlough of at least 25% of the conservation organization’s full-time staff.
Jared Wiklund, director of communications, said that
Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Salt blocks purchased from stores often not legal during deer season
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the Oct. 31, 2025 edition of Outdoor News.
Steve Carney: Better times lie ahead for pheasant hunters, and a Minnesota fall fishing update
The good news this week is that pheasant hunting will continue to get better as we head into early November. It’s been a bit frustrating of late, as pheasant hunters are faced with lots of
Wetlands, forests get boost from U.S. Senate
That legislation should be of special interest to sportsmen and women, per TRCP.
