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Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Trespassing anglers caught in Fulton County
Illinois cuffs and collars are field reports from Conservation Police CPOs. These reports are from the Sept. 6, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.

Illinois Trappers Association to host annual convention
Other than a three-year trapping license becoming available and an increased number of bobcat permits being distributed, Illinois trappers won’t see any big changes to the 2024-25 season.
That doesn’t mean they aren’t busy

Illinois DNR will accept applications for bobcat permits through Sept. 30
Illinois DNR began accepting bobcat permit applications for the upcoming season on Sept. 1.
The odds of winning a permit greatly increased this year when DNR announced it is doubling the number of trappers

Ralph Loos: Illinois duck hunters await changes to season framework
We’ve reached the cusp of the 2024 waterfowl season, yet many hunters in Illinois are already focused two years down the road – and for good reason.
These hunters are curious: will Illinois re-shape

Henry’s Hollow, a hunting and trapping option in New York’s Suffolk County
Suffolk County is best known for its saltwater fishing opportunities, and rightly so. But sportsmen and women also have some fine hunting out on Long Island, thanks to some quality tracts of state-owned land.

New York Cuffs & Collars: Nassau County anglers caught with many fish under the size limit
New York cuffs and collars are field reports from DEC Officers. These reports are from the Sept. 6, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.

Wildlife officials eye solid Vermont bear season
The late bear season begins Nov.r 16 and continues through Nov. 24. A hunter may only take one bear during the year. In addition to a hunting license, a bear hunter using a bow or

Women’s-only events plentiful in New York
Across New York several outdoor oriented programs geared toward women are coming up or have taken place already. Here’s a summary of what has been sent to New York Outdoor News.

Phase two of New York’s Adirondack Rail Trail opens ahead of schedule
Lake Clear, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office recently announced the completion of construction and the ahead-of-schedule opening of the second phase of the Adirondack Rail