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Jeremiah Haas: Mentors make all the difference in conservation
News in the past few weeks has included an announcement that I have been selected to the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame, in part for my work as a fish biologist, but additionally for the

New York Reader Stories: A bloodless trail after a vital shot
It was Thursday, the 9th of November, and I was going over my checklist of everything I needed for my week-long hunting expedition in Schuyler County, N.Y.
I was about ready to place my

An Alaska deer hunter has been found dead in an apparent brown bear mauling, officials say
A 50-year-old hunter has been found dead in an apparent brown bear mauling on an island in southeastern Alaska, authorities said Thursday.
Tad Fujioka, of Sitka, was reported overdue Tuesday evening after not returning

State forest plan in Michigan includes considerations for deer wintering yards in the UP
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is vetting a new state forest plan that includes special considerations for deer wintering yards in the Upper Peninsula focused on balancing food and shelter long term.
The

Michigan’s statewide fishing and hunting report on Nov. 1, 2024
Bucks are chasing and leaves are falling; fishing is slow. A look at the Michigan fishing and hunting report on Nov. 1, 2024.

Pennsylvania Cuffs and Collars: A year later, tip from public leads to catching suspect
Pennsylvania cuffs and collars are field reports from Wildlife Game Wardens and Waterways Conservation Officers. These reports are from the Nov. 8, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.

Pennsylvania House passes bills to hike pay for fish, game officers
Law enforcement officers with the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission and state Game Commission could soon realize an increase in compensation after passage of two bills in the state House.
On Oct. 23, the

Notes off a soiled cuff: Unfinished business for sportsmen as Pennsylvania legislative session winds down
As this legislative session comes to an end in Harrisburg with two final days for voting by the Senate Nov. 13-14, there is some important unfinished business for outdoor sportsmen. But at this writing, there

Elusive fishers make a strong recovery in New York
The fisher may be a diminutive predator, but don’t let the size fool you.
Even with a fairly elaborate trail camera setup around my area of upstate New York, I never get tired of