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Gretchen Steele: Changes coming to Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge in Illinois
The Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Complex oversees multiple refuges in southern Illinois and has recently announced significant changes that will impact how visitors interact with these protected spaces.

Glenn Sapir: Formula for longevity of oldest sporting club in the country could serve as a blueprint
On Sept. 28, outdoor enthusiasts will be observing National Hunting and Fishing Day, when anglers and hunters celebrate their heritage and the contributions they have made to wildlife, habitat and recreational opportunities as individuals and

Ohio’s statewide fishing and hunting report on Sept. 19, 2024
Early fall bite starting to pick up once again. A look at the Ohio fishing and hunting report from across the state on Sept. 19, 2024.

Two men charged in deer poaching case from Jefferson County, N.Y.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement (DLE) charged two North Country men with multiple offenses related to alleged deer poaching in Jefferson County.
The subjects are repeat

What’s the status of local ducks? Minnesota hunters about to find out
When the traditional 60-day duck season opens a half-hour before sunrise on Saturday in Minnesota, John Molkenbur, lanyard of calls around his neck, will be hunting a spit of land near Stillwater.
He will

Outdoor Insights: Mallard trends disturbing at best in Mississippi Flyway
Overall, continental duck numbers are down from historic highs (highs that many waterfowlers consider paper ducks) although they showed a 5% increase from 2023. Wigeon and green-winged teal showed the biggest increases from last year.

Christine Thomas: Antelope quest continues – at home on the range
“If you are ordering ammo, I am out of 20 gauge,” texted my friend, John Schreiner of Chicago, in response to me posting photos of targets that I was not too happy about. The caption

Minnesota DNR reminds deer hunters of changes in the northeast
The Minnesota DNR is reminding hunters of a variety of deer hunting-related changes in effect for the upcoming seasons in northeast Minnesota.
The annual city of Grand Rapids special deer hunt began with the

Steve Carney: Dove hunting at its finest in western Minnesota
The timing of my two-day hunt was specifically determined by watching the weather forecast and hunting two days in a row with temperatures in the upper 80s.