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Dog breeder data no longer private under proposed legislation in Minnesota
A commonsense consumer benefit or a license to harass? That’s the question at the heart of a Minnesota bill to make data about licensed dog and cat breeders more publicly available.
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Minnesota Mixed Bag: Minnesota Deer Hunters Association to host event at State Capitol
The Minnesota Deer Hunters Association will host “MDHA Day on the Hill 2024” on Wednesday, March 27. Members from the MDHA will come to the State Capitol to talk to legislative members and advocate for
Minnesota’s Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Time to think crappies
Crappies right now are hungry and vulnerable. They are also fun to catch and they’re great to eat. So what’s the answer? Keep enough for a meal and then go explore other areas and learn
Video: Finding areas that pinch down deer movement within marshes
Finding habitat diversity is key when it comes to scouting for whitetails.
Those areas where multiple habitat types meet offer edges that serve as great travel corridors. They also often provide deer resources such
DNR’s Joe Stangel named Minnesota Conservation Partner of the Year by Ducks Unlimited
Joe Stangel, assistant regional wildlife manager for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR), is Ducks Unlimited’s (DU) Minnesota Conservation Partner of the Year.
Stangel is responsible for wildlife habitat management across 32 counties
Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Unexpected owl parts found in home delivery, citation issued
Illinois cuffs and collars are field reports from Conservation Police CPOs. These reports are from the March 22, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.
Illinois Mixed Bag: Anglers on Pecatonica River make interesting find
Two men fishing along the Pecatonica River in Winnebago County were using sonar equipment to locate fish.
Instead they found a car that is connected to the 1976 disappearance of two men.
Illinois share of Pittman-Robertson set at $19.5 million, much lower than 2023 share
Illinois’ share of funding through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program declined by nearly $4 million this year, indicating a drop in spending on hunting and fishing equipment in the state.
USDA launches new quail conservation pilot project
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched a project and provided funding to improve quail habitat in Illinois, which once had a thriving bobwhite population but has experienced drastic declines over the past few decades.
