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Wisconsin Cuffs & Collars: There’s no ‘grace period’ for purchasing a license after shooting a buck
Wisconsin cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR wardens. These reports are from the Aug. 21, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.

A few tips for making the most of Minnesota’s early teal season
The oppressive heat dome that has failed to budge over the last few weeks has not stifled me from planning fall hunts, especially waterfowl trips that are only four weeks away if you pursue early

Five steps to getting ready for roosters right now
Are you a pheasant hunting fanatic – a real rooster junky? A once-in-while rooster chaser who just loves getting out with the dog a few weekends each fall? Or a newcomer to what is, in

Wisconsin Waterfowl Hunters’ Expo bigger than ever; here’s what it’s all about
The sixth annual Waterfowl Hunters’ Expo is bringing the waterfowl hunting community back together at the Sunnyview Expo Center in Oshkosh, Wis., for two action-packed days dedicated entirely to ducks, geese, retriever dogs, gear, and

For Canada geese, recognize weaknesses in their routines, then exploit them
One of the marvels of Canada geese is that they literally seem to live among us for much of the year, and then, suddenly, become wild creatures with boundaries and craftiness that astounds and frustrate

Tricks for bagging the swift doves of late summer
For states like Minnesota that hold September dove seasons, the opener offers a new round of days afield for sportsmen.
To successfully hunt doves, you first must find them. Scout early and often. A

Trout baits for catfish? This Ohio guide shows it works
Although I had previously used shrimp while fishing for whatever was biting during a few vacations along Florida’s Atlantic coast, it wasn’t until I went out with a few Sandusky Bay catfish guides that I

When the Romans turned the Circus Maximus into a hunting arena
I’m one of those guys. You know, the kind who thinks about the Roman Empire on a daily basis. That’s been especially true lately because I’ve been working on a trilogy of historical fiction novels

Meyer, Vander Velden earn top Wisconsin Wildlife Federation conservation awards
State conservation leaders gathered in Marshfield this year as the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation (WWF) honored individuals and organizations for their dedication and hard work that benefits state fish and wildlife, habitat work, educational efforts, and