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Outdoors-related bills already in play during early stages of Minnesota Legislative session
During this year’s legislative session, the Minnesota DNR’s efforts will be focused more on the budget than on pushing policy, which had been a primary focus in previous sessions.
“We’ve done so much policy
Here’s how many hunting and fishing licenses were sold in Iowa in 2024
The Iowa DNR released the numbers from the 2024 hunting and fishing seasons in the state that details how many hunters and anglers purchased specific licenses last year.
Illinois to receive $24.9 million to support conservation efforts
Illinois is set to receive $24,965,653 from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as part of over $1.3 billion in apportionments to support efforts to fund conservation.
This funding is generated by manufacturers who
Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Jefferson County hunters warned to maintain separate bag limits of ducks
Illinois cuffs and collars are field reports from Conservation Police CPOs. These reports are from the Jan. 24, 2025, edition of Outdoor News.
Illinois Trappers Association prepares for annual fur sale
The Illinois Trappers Association will hold its annual fur sale Feb. 15 at Krile Auction House, 101 Walnut St. in Strasburg. Doors will open at 7 a.m. and the sale will begin about 9 a.m.<br
Study finds coyote numbers often higher in areas where hunted
Research in the West that received help from the Illinois Natural History Survey and the University of Illinois found that higher coyote populations across the United States are found in areas that allow hunting of
Illinois Mixed Bag: Wingshooting clinics, pheasant hunts set
Youth between the ages of 10 and 17 can apply now for the youth wingshooting clinic and pheasant hunt opportunities scheduled at Pere Marquette State Park in Jersey County on March 1 and the World
Ralph Loos: Harvest by Illinois bowhunters again ranks high in national report
OK, that’s a lot of math. It doesn’t come from me, fortunately for you. These are numbers provided by the National Deer Association’s 2025 Deer Report, which was released earlier this month.
Harvest numbers are up, but more permits are at play in Illinois bobcat season
Bobcat trappers and hunters in Illinois appear to be ahead of the harvest pace compared to previous seasons.
But there are new numbers in the mix that must be considered. As of Jan. 8,
