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Pennsylvania Cuffs & Collars: Woman found guilty on interfering with lawful hunting/trapping
Pennsylvania cuffs and collars are field reports from Wildlife Game Wardens and Waterways Conservation Officers. These reports are from the March 28, 2025, edition of Outdoor News.

Court ruling on ‘corner crossing’ case a win for hunters, anglers and all public-land users
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit on March 18 affirmed the public’s right to “corner-cross” to access public lands.
Missoula, Mont.-based Backcountry Hunters and Anglers called the ruling a pivotal decision

Ryan Rothstein: Out-of-state whitetail tags getting harder and harder to come by
If you’re even a casual out-of-state deer hunter, you’ve probably heard about western states further limiting nonresident tags and some states restricting nonresident use of public lands.
As a self-professed Western hunting addict, I’ve

Two tactics for outsmarting roaming toms after hens are on their nest
When turkey hens are on the nest, it’s good to know how to take advantage of “Roaming Romeos” in search of love. Some mornings these gobblers will start early in checking their home territory. Other

Legislative update: Seven hunting, fishing bills are under review in Pennsylvania
Seven new bills related to hunting and fishing are under review by the Pennsylvania House and Senate Game and Fisheries committees. And one more is pending in the Senate.
A brief synopsis of each

Michigan Natural Resources Commission considers waterfowl season framework with two major changes proposed
A shortened early teal season and an increased pintail daily bag limit are the two major changes proposed for the 2025-26 waterfowl season in Michigan
The Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division submitted its

Steve Piatt: The life of a Labrador centers around a routine
Years of experience in Labrador retriever ownership told me to remove my glasses before exiting the truck and walking in the door after a six-day stint at the Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, Pa.<br

Commentary: Joint replacements can restore an outdoor life
The Pennsylvania wilderness can be unforgiving on an aging body. As time goes on, reaching your trusted “honey-hole” stand becomes a challenge, and sometimes it’s hard to tell whether the crunch of dry leaves underfoot

Vertical jigging is a great way to go for big lakers
In the mid 1800s, an angler in the Finger Lake region of Upstate New York would come up with a method to catch lake trout in deep water. Avid angler Seth Green would devise a