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New York Mixed Bag: Sept. 26 is National Hunting & Fishing Day, New York Free Fishing Day
National Hunting & Fishing Day is Saturday, Sept. 26. Since 1972, this day is observed on the fourth Saturday of September with the mission being to recognize the contributions that hunters and anglers make to
Dan Ladd: New York DEC’s public archery ranges are for everyone to enjoy
In the previous issue (Sept. 4) of New York Outdoor News we ran DEC’s August announcement about a new public archery range that’s now open in Albany County; the second of its kind in New
Wisconsin Cuffs & Collars: Florida man caught purchasing resident licenses
Wisconsin cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR wardens. These reports are from the Sept. 18, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Illinois hunters anxious as report shows mallards drop
Illinois duck hunters have plenty to watch as the 2026-27 season approaches, but the latest federal waterfowl survey offers a mixed picture of the birds that will eventually make their way down the Mississippi and
New director takes wheel to steer Illinois DNR
The Illinois DNR’s ship has bobbed and weaved and pitched over the past two decades, but it has managed to stay afloat.
Now the agency has a new captain in charge of keeping it
Ryan Rothstein: Oaks and why I fear Minnesota deer hunters may be in for a tougher season
Lately, I’ve been thinking we could be in for a tough deer season. If that sounds ludicrous on the surface, I agree.
Deer numbers in at least one-third of Minnesota are as high or
Commentary: Wisconsin’s suppressor law at crossroads
Wisconsin Gun Owners, Inc., calls on lawmakers to remove the state’s federal registration requirement and prepare for a potential legal battle.
A federal court ruling that struck down National Firearms Act (NFA) registration requirements
Wisconsin DNR bumps reimbursement rate for venison donations
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently announced a $25 per deer increase to the reimbursement rate for meat processors who help with Wisconsin’s deer donation program.
Those processors will now be paid $125
When and where to key in on mast crops in your quest for a buck this season
When and where to key in on acorns and apples on your quest for a buck this season
