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Bobcat management plan finalized by New York DEC
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has released a final 2024-2033 Management Plan for bobcat in New York State. The plan provides a comprehensive review and update of the status of New York

New York academy graduates 26 Environmental Conservation Officers
On Dec. 20, a ceremony was held in Syracuse to welcome 26 new graduates of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s 24th Basic School for New York State Environmental Conservation Police Officers.

Here’s how to plan a turkey hunt on western tribal lands in the U.S.
To a great extent, my hunting life has revolved around planning a spring turkey season that keeps me in the woods from late March through Memorial Day. To do that requires creativity and lots of

Minnesota hunting trio with Capable Partners organization hits it big with 2024 bucks
It appeared as a bobbing, black dot on the horizon, hundreds of yards away. Jason Sorenson, who was perched in a treestand, got the attention of his friend, Evan Newton, in a blind below and

James Lindner: New tools plus adaptable anglers has transformed ice angling
The sport of ice angling is constantly evolving. With every passing season, new products hit the market. Some introductions are short-lived, while others have a significant effect on the ways in which anglers fish.

Make the most of low-light opportunities on mature bucks
Many hunters become consistent at harvesting big bucks. How have they become so effective at outwitting “master” bucks? I’ve learned from a few successful hunters that they hunt isolated pockets, beds downwind of prominent doe

Bob Gwizdz: Michigan’s pheasant release program still gaining support
Elvis, my number one bird hunting partner, went on point in the tall grass, maybe 25 yards ahead of me.
I got there directly, stomped around in the grass for about 10 yards, then

Fixing ice-fishing mistakes – video
We all make mistakes when it comes to ice fishing (pros and rookies alike), but here are a few basic mistakes to avoid.

Catching crappies – video
“Tackle” Terry Tuma suggests either using a tungsten jig tipped with live bait, plastics with subtle movement, or a jigging spoon tipped with wax worms or crappie minnows.