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Commentary: Committee advances legislation to boost wildlife conservation
On March 12, the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee voted to advance the America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act by voice vote. The legislation, introduced by U.S. Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., and U.S. Sen.

Ralph Loos: Convoluted as it is, Illinois turkey season structure is endured by hunters
That’s something to keep in mind as the 2024 season arrives April 8 in the south zone and April 15 in the north zone.

New York Cuffs & Collars: Several safety violations for boat beached
New York cuffs and collars are field reports from New York DEC Officers. These reports are from the March 22, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.

Master the water: Top rods and reels for 2024
So, you’ve filled your fishing rod rack? No matter, simply buy another rack, and load that baby up with some of 2024’s remarkable sticks.
No joke: Reels and rods are better than ever, so

Commentary: Wolves, not bears, demonstrate ability to suppress deer numbers in Wisconsin
At the risk of creating a nested loop by responding to Mr. Wydeven’s response to my response to his letter, I have a few comments on his latest letter to Wisconsin Outdoor News..

Joe Martino: Patience pays off in the turkey woods
Patience kills turkeys. That is a fact. Even so, there are those times when running and gunning is the best way to kill a bird. But for the purpose of this week’s feature, I’ll stick

Application deadline is April 1 as New York’s day-old-chick program returns a year after pheasant farm HPAI outbreak
If you’ve taken part in New York’s day-old pheasant chick program in the past, the good news is, after being threatened by a disease outbreak in 2023, the program is back this year.
But

Pittman-Robertson, Dingell-Johnson funds tally $1.3B
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced over $1.3 billion in funding through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program to support state and local outdoor recreational opportunities, hunter education and wildlife and habitat

Youth turkey hunting events springing up across New York
New York’s youth turkey hunting weekend is just a month away – taking place April 20-21. Across the state, sportsmen’s groups and other volunteers are doing their part to help prepare young hunters ages 12-15