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Farm Bill clears U.S. House
The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 – commonly known as the “Farm Bill” – cleared the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday, April 30 in a 224-200 vote.
It now heads
Minnesota DNR showcases first phase of state’s new electronic licensing system
The Minnesota DNR electronic licensing system (ELS) is one step closer to launching for residents across the state.
The DNR hosted a preview last Thursday, April 30 at its headquarters outlining what the first
Tom Venesky: Young hunter creates lasting memory during Nancy’s Vision Turkey Hunt in Pa.
Brantley Yoder tried to be modest when asked what it was like to harvest his first gobbler, but the 10-year-old’s grin gave him away.
Yoder, who is from Delaware, served as the “ambassador” for
Ohio buck from Wyandot County had some unique character
Matt Malone is a relative newcomer to deer hunting but the buck he shot last November will be a tough one to top.
Malone, back on Nov. 1, shot a nice 10-point buck with
Notes off a soiled cuff: Pennsylvania has a catfish conundrum
Pennsylvania sits astride two major drainages: Streams in the west drain into the Ohio River, and that water ends up in the Gulf of America; the rest of the state drains into the Atlantic Ocean.
Legislative roundup: Crossbows here to stay for Minnesota hunters, gun control bill advances in Senate
The Minnesota House of Representatives voted April 27 to remove the sunset on crossbow use, allowing them to remain legal during archery season statewide.
The bill, SF1251, passed 133-0 with bipartisan support. It was presented
Commentary: Why Michigan’s proposed one buck bag limit won’t work in the UP
A graph compiled by Michigan DNR wildlife biologist David Jentoft that he shared with the Natural Resources Commission at their April meeting clearly shows why a one-buck bag limit won’t work in the UP.
Michigan Cuffs & Collars: Citation issued for snagging steelhead in Kent County
Michigan cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR Officers. These reports are from the May 8, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Michigan DNR testing deer for bovine tuberculosis
In response to the detection of bovine tuberculosis in a Charlevoix County cattle herd, DNR and the Michigan Department of Agriculture are conducting deer sampling in Charlevoix and Antrim counties to determine if the disease
