Hook and Bullet
Mike Raykovicz: What might expanded crossbow use mean for New York’s deer harvest?
Crossbows have been a topic of conversation among archery hunters for years. Some hate them while others love them. Regardless of how anyone feels, it appears they will become a permanent part of New York’s
Wisconsin Cuffs & Collars: Poaching case involves deer, domestic goats, and more
Wisconsin cuffs and collars are field reports from the Department of Natural Resources. These reports are from the Aug. 8, 2025, edition of Outdoor News.
Pennsylvania’s Deer Management Assistance Program permit sales begin Aug. 11
Pennsylvania’s third round of antlerless deer license sales kicks off at 8 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 11, which also marks the first opportunity for hunters to pick up their Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) permits.
Dan Ladd: California ruling on ammunition background checks raises eyebrows in New York
On July 25, the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that California’s requirement for background checks on ammunition purchases – in place since 2019 – violates the Second Amendment. Basically, the ruling stated that
California ammo background checks ruled unconstitutional
Many states make people pass a background check before they can buy a gun. California went a step further by requiring a background check, which costs either $1 or $19 depending on eligibility, every time
Thousands of Wisconsin hunters drawn for ’25 turkey tags did not buy them, leaving other hunters hanging
For some hunters, the chance of drawing a Wisconsin turkey harvest authorization for one of the early hunting periods could be as scarce as hen’s teeth.
That’s why recent discussions among Department of Natural
A quick chat with renowned dog trainer and product developer Tom Dokken
Across the Midwest and in Minnesota in particular, the name Tom Dokken is synonymous with hunting dog training.
And gundog-training products – the DeadFowl Trainer perhaps his most renowned creation, circa 1995. The DeadFowl
Wisconsin’s fall turkey ‘tag’ totals remain same; hen research providing important data
The number of fall turkey harvest authorizations available for 2025 in Wisconsin will not change from last fall, based on the recommendation from the DNR Turkey Advisory Committee.
Meeting at the Sandhill Wildlife Area
Theresa Marsh will be ready for Wisconsin duck hunters this fall
The water at Wisconsin’s Theresa Marsh should be at normal fall level by opening day of early teal season.
Navigation in the marsh was difficult last year because the water level was kept low
