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Ilion, N.Y., moving forward a year after Remington plant closes
John Burns worked at the Remington Arms plant in Ilion (Herkimer County, N.Y) for 13 years, working his way up the ranks through various maintenance and supervisory positions.
But when the legendary gun maker
Dean Bortz: Habitat stamp, white deer just two issues up for April 14 review in Wisconsin
As most sportsmen know by now, Wisconsin’s annual fish and game rule change process sort of kicks off each year on the second Monday of April during the annual spring fish and game hearings.
Rabbit hunting is ‘old hat’ but offers plenty of fun
Sometimes wrinkled ennui accompanies the outdoor writing process. I’ve been writing for years now, mostly for my local newspaper. I’ve treated the same topics over and over. And I’m fairly certain I’m not alone in
Once a bright spot, new report finds ducks now declining along with many other bird species in the U.S.
At least 112 North American bird species have lost more than half their populations in the past 50 years, according to a new report published late last week.
Among the birds showing the steepest
Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Citations issued for trying to sell illegal snake, toads in Williamson County
Illinois cuffs and collars are field reports from Conservation Police CPOs. These reports are from the March 21, 2025, edition of Outdoor News.
Illinois Mixed Bag: Fall turkey hunters break harvest record
Hunters in Illinois harvested a record 1,045 turkeys during the 2024-2025 fall archery turkey season. The total compares last year’s harvest of 803 and the five-year average of 763.
Ralph Loos: Boone and Crockett Club’s Big Game Awards an easy way to revisit hunting dreams
Like most everybody else who grew up a ruralist in the most rural part of rural Illinois, I spent a significant chunk of my childhood chasing rabbits and squirrels – all the while pretending I
New York Cuffs & Collars: 32 tickets issued for Oneida Lake anglers on Feb. 8
New York cuffs and collars are field reports from DEC Officers. These reports are from the March 21, 2025, edition of Outdoor News.
Helping you choose a top-notch rod-and-reel setup for 2025
Rods and reels for 2025 are smoother, cast better, and are probably cooler-looking than ever before. From the spools that help you cast further, to baitcasters that have you digging fewer backlashes, anglers will get
