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WWII bunkers on Pennsylvania State Game Land 252 to be destroyed
Pennsylvania’s state game lands are usually thought of as places to hunt, trap, or even fish. However, one game land in Lycoming and Union counties is visited often by people hoping to see the old

Understand edge habitat to fill more deer tags this fall
Frost clung to the hayfield, causing every stem to appear silver at first light. A hunter eased into his stand along the narrow creek bottom. It was the kind of spot most hunters would overlook

Jeffrey Frischkorn: Who’s minding our public lands in Ohio?
“Wildlife habitats are crucial for maintaining biodiversity and ecological balance, providing essential resources for various species. Protecting these habitats ensures the survival of wildlife and the health of ecosystems, which ultimately benefits human populations as

Ohio Insider: Ohio a leader in ‘adequate’ antlerless deer harvest among Midwest states
As the old adage goes “you can’t eat antlers.”
With that in mind, the Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife is once again urging bowhunters and deer hunters in general to shoot more antlerless deer

Commentary: Seems like hunters are not so relevant at the Pennsylvania Game Commission these days
The Pennsylvania Game Commission has radically shifted to a corporate technocratic model of wildlife management.
A few years back, from a position piloted by Commissioner Kristen Koppenhafer, then board president, the commissioners were taken

Ohio Cuffs & Collars: K-9 Scout helps bust suspect accused of transporting marijuana for planting
Ohio cuffs and collars are field reports from the Division of Wildlife. These reports are from the Oct. 9, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.

Ohio Mixed Bag: Take precautions with fall burning
The Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Forestry urges Ohioans to take precautions and follow the state’s outdoor burning regulations if they plan to burn debris.

Ohio Division of Wildlife invests in deer donation program
With Ohio’s deer herd growing faster than hunters, coyotes, and automobiles are removing them, more nuisance complaints are being submitted to the Ohio Division of Wildlife for the agency to address.
The spread of

Don’t overlook Pennsylvania State Game Land 128 this fall
Sometimes you find a gem in an area where you never expect it. That is the case with a smaller tract in the southwestern part of Fulton County.
State Game Land 128 is intersected