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Illinois hunters anxious as report shows mallards drop
Illinois duck hunters have plenty to watch as the 2026-27 season approaches, but the latest federal waterfowl survey offers a mixed picture of the birds that will eventually make their way down the Mississippi and
New director takes wheel to steer Illinois DNR
The Illinois DNR’s ship has bobbed and weaved and pitched over the past two decades, but it has managed to stay afloat.
Now the agency has a new captain in charge of keeping it
Ryan Rothstein: Oaks and why I fear Minnesota deer hunters may be in for a tougher season
Lately, I’ve been thinking we could be in for a tough deer season. If that sounds ludicrous on the surface, I agree.
Deer numbers in at least one-third of Minnesota are as high or
Commentary: Wisconsin’s suppressor law at crossroads
Wisconsin Gun Owners, Inc., calls on lawmakers to remove the state’s federal registration requirement and prepare for a potential legal battle.
A federal court ruling that struck down National Firearms Act (NFA) registration requirements
Wisconsin DNR bumps reimbursement rate for venison donations
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently announced a $25 per deer increase to the reimbursement rate for meat processors who help with Wisconsin’s deer donation program.
Those processors will now be paid $125
When and where to key in on mast crops in your quest for a buck this season
When and where to key in on acorns and apples on your quest for a buck this season
James Lindner: From crappies to muskies, there’s magic in swimbaits
Take a stroll through your local tackle shop – the assortment of baits is overwhelming. And, with every passing season, new options hit the market. There are selections in various profiles and sizes, built for
Slow duck day? Here’s why you may want to consider a coot shoot
Ignored birds can provide exciting shooting action
State Roundup: Good luck to Wisconsin hunters embarking on another fall season
Well, what do you know, mid-September is here, and along with it we see the first signs of fall in Wisconsin in the form of some bright leaf colors starting to show up north, along
