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Toll of EHD in Ohio’s southeast seen in harvest numbers during early bowhunting
In spite of above average temperatures across the state and a killer viral-induced disease in several southeast counties, archery deer hunters in Ohio in the early going still performed decently when compared to the 2024-2025
Ohio’s statewide fishing and hunting report on Oct. 16, 2025
Autumn water temps quickly falling around Ohio. Here’s a look at the statewide fishing report on Oct. 16, 2025.
Western Minnesota conservation officer seeking info on swans poached in Pope County
A western Minnesota DNR conservation officer is seeking information regarding what appears to be the poaching of four trumpeter swans, the breasted-out carcasses of which were left in rural garbage containers in Leven Township in
A little shotgun maintenance will improve your accuracy this hunting season
A few years after I began shooting semi-automatic shotguns in the 1990s, I started taking my boom sticks to a gunsmith during the period between when summer trap leagues ended and before the bird-hunting seasons
Near-ideal conditions set up promising deer season in many parts of Minnesota
A year ago, wildlife officials with the Minnesota DNR were quick to caution that one mild winter might not move the needle in a big way when it comes to what deer hunters could expect
Streams of Thought: A few tweaks suggested for Minnesota’s pheasant, waterfowl seasons
Pheasant numbers were high, the air was cool, a light breeze blew on clear skies, the grassy cover was moist with dew, and nearly all corn had been harvested from fields across southern Minnesota.
How to e-scout high-odds ruffed grouse spots for big-woods wingshooting action
The big-game world is obsessed with e-scouting. During the past decade, multiple dedicated apps have hit the scene, and they are a game-changer for whitetail and Western big-game hunters. Upland hunters have adopted some of
Here’s how to effectively jump-shoot ducks
This is a good time to plan hunts for those days when birds are just not moving or are gun-shy from encounters with myriad waterfowling setups due to the hunting pressure of the early season.
Wisconsin Wardens at Work: Road-strutting tom too tempting to pass up
A turkey hunter allowed his temptation to override his ethics this past spring. A bystander decided to report the situation to Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Dylan Belisle – in person.
Belisle was in southern
