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Purdue University study aims to obtain better deer estimates in Indiana
Wildlife managers in states across the Midwest have long struggled to estimate populations of deer, turkeys, and coyotes.
A five-year study by Purdue University aims to help. The $1.6 million project is designed to
Michigan hunters die of heart attacks while hauling out deer
At least three Michigan deer hunters have died of heart attacks during the current 16-day season, including two men who were trying to haul away the heavy animals, authorities said.
“I’ve never seen three
Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Fishermen caught trespassing, snagging along Illinois River
Illinois cuffs and collars are field reports from Conservation Police CPOs. These reports are from the Nov. 29, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.
Ducks Unlimited, NRCS partner on Illinois wetlands
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced a new partnership with Ducks Unlimited to reduce sedimentation on Illinois properties in the Mississippi River Basin. The $18.96 million Regional Conservation Partnership Program targets watersheds
Illinois Mixed Bag: Mentored deer hunts coming up at Fox Ridge, Kickapoo
Participating hunters will be provided access to sections of the recreation area otherwise closed to archery deer hunting. Adult and youth hunters with less than three years of deer hunting experience and who have not
One fatality, several injuries reported so far during the 2024 Illinois deer season
A bowhunter in Wayne County, Ill., apparently fell asleep in his treestand Nov. 10 and fell to the ground. According to DNR, the hunter, who was not wearing a safety harness, was air-lifted to a
17-year-old Illinois bowhunter gets the buck he’s been after through many zigs and zags
His history with the deer includes a missed shot, a long period of “ghosting” and tons of evidence suggesting that even celebrities can turn camera shy.
Kelton Ryan on Nov. 10 finally harvested the
Stid Hill Wildlife Management Area worth the effort for New York hunters
When you visit Ontario County’s Stid Hill Wildlife Management Area, you’ll quickly see the WMA’s name is well deserved.
About 150 acres of the WMA along Route 64 is gentle or moderately sloped, but
New York Cuffs & Collars: Six ticketed on party boat
New York cuffs and collars are field reports from New York DEC Officers. These reports are from the Nov. 29, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.
