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Pheasants Forever adds 119 acres to Pennsylvania state game lands in Schuylkill County
Pheasants Forever recently introduced the organization’s first permanent protection project in Pennsylvania.
The 119-acre property in Schuylkill County connects to a state game land and will increase hunting opportunities for upland birds and other

Three reasons winter is the most valuable time you can spend in the deer woods during the offseason
Whitetail season, even the opener of the archery season, is months away. Now is the time for ice fishing, shed hunting, and, soon enough, turkey scouting. There’s also the opportunity to figure out last year’s

Interested in running hounds for coyotes? Here’s what to know
The day after the 2024, late muzzleloading deer season closed in New York, I was out shoveling the driveway, when in the distance I heard a vehicle splashing through the snow and slush covering our

Jeremiah Haas: Lose some winter weight with these fun outdoor ‘chores’
Most people have a habit of putting on a few extra pounds each winter due to less activity, holiday get-togethers or enjoying too many snacks at your favorite Super Bowl party.
However, there are ways

Legislation seeks to overturn deer baiting ban in Michigan
A bill recently introduced in the Michigan legislature seeks to overturn the Department of Natural Resources’ deer baiting ban, which has been in place since 2018.
Senate Bill 065 was introduced Feb. 5 by

Pennsylvania’s Rolfe Beagle Club begins wetlands project
Members of the Rolfe Beagle Club are hoping that waterfowl, particularly mallards, will benefit from their latest habitat project, installation of a mallard nesting box on the club’s front wetland.
“We meet for
Pennsylvania Mixed Bag: New manager for Pymatuning State Park
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources recently announced the appointment of Jessica Fischer as the new park manager for Pymatuning State Park in Crawford County.

Restrictions on semiautomatic firearms move forward in Colorado
A Colorado proposal requiring a criminal background check and safety course for people who want to buy semiautomatic guns with detachable magazines passed the state Senate on Tuesday, clearing a major legislative hurdle in a

Streams of Thought: Minnesota’s Howling for Wolves ‘pauses’ activities; and DNR names new region fisheries manager
A recent tip from a reader – thanks, Mike – led me to a news release from the Minnesota organization, Howling for Wolves. Most folks who read this publication probably recognize that group’s name.