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Minnesota DNR says avian flu is the likely killer of waterfowl in the state
Minnesota DNR officials say evidence is pointing to avian influenza as the cause of death of several Canada geese and some swans reported dead on the ice – typically next to open-water locations – of
Commentary: Hunting and fishing license dollars aren’t enough for conservation
Legislation that addresses the root causes of a problem is far less common than legislation that addresses its symptoms. For this reason, it’s both predictable and unfortunate that the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and
What were the top outdoors stories in Ohio in 2024? Here’s a look back
There’s more bad news about chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Ohio, Mike Reynolds told state wildlife council members in January. Reynolds is administrator of wildlife management for the Ohio Division of Wildlife.
Menominee Co. sees second highest whitetail harvest of Michigan firearms season
Although U.P. deer numbers generally are lower from previous years over most of the region, at least one county still has plenty of whitetails. Menominee County came in second place statewide for the number of
The Buzzard Man from Ohio: 12,000 groundhogs and counting
They affectionately call him “The Buzzard Man” for reasons that will become apparent after reading this story.
David Edwards just passed a personal milestone – 12,000 groundhogs killed by this sharpshooting marksman who is
Michigan Cuffs & Collars: Man confesses to killing three bucks with rifle during archery season
Michigan cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR Conservation Officers. These reports are from the Dec. 20, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.
Outdoor Observations: Fee increases for Michigan hunting, fishing licenses not a given after all?
Apparently the proposed hunting and fishing license fee increase in Michigan will not be a slam dunk.
Legislators generally don’t like to vote on controversial bills – like raising fees – before an election.
Ohio Cuffs & Collars: Suspect convicted after tampering with turtle traps
Ohio cuffs and collars are field reports from Ohio Division of Wildlife. These reports are from the Dec. 20, 2024, edition of Ohio Outdoor News.
Ohio Mixed Bag: Bridle, APV Trails closed for season
Bridle trails on most of Ohio’s state forests and all-purpose vehicle (APV) areas at Perry, Pike, and Richland Furnace state forests will close for the winter season, according to the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of
