Hook and Bullet
More ducks settled in Minnesota this spring
Nine days of flying. Two weeks off. Two different planes. Variable wetland conditions statewide. Likely more settling ducks compared to last year.
Those are the broad strokes of what happened and what was observed
Pro Tip of the Week: For early summer bass, follow the slabs
Once the crappies leave the shallows, the bass will come in to spawn. Largemouth will spawn all over the lake, but I go to my crappie spots first. The bass will be on beds or
New York Outdoor News’ 2026 Person of the Year has talent she uses to strengthen the outdoors
Debbie Brosen’s talent as an artist is evident in the work she’s become renowned for, especially painting wildlife scenes on turkey feathers (top). Through the years, she’s contributed her artwork for the benefit of numerous
Patrick Durkin: Landscapes endure despite varied users, abusers
While hunting turkeys on public lands not far from Eau Claire, Wis., in mid-May, I noticed a unique property boundary sign nailed to a red oak.
The old yellow sign read:
“WILDLIFE SAFETY
A plan that came together on what turned out to be my final turkey hunt
Sooner or later, it was bound to happen – my final successful spring turkey hunt. That final gobbler hit the deck in April 2025, unbeknownst to yours truly at the time that the strutting bird
Wood duck box project brings this New York community together
In early March, the Black Lake Fish and Game Association held its annual Wood Duck Nesting Box construction workshop, something the organization has been doing for several years.
This year, 26 kids showed up
Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Hunter, guide cited for not tagging bearded hen turkey
Illinois cuffs and collars are field reports from Illinois Conservation Police Officers. These reports are from the June 12, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Historic habitat campaign closes with $4.06 billion for conservation
Dexter, Mich. — Ducks Unlimited announced the close of “Conservation For A Continent” long-term program. DU reported that the campaign generated $4.06 billion for continental conservation, powered by more than 2 million contributors over the
New lawsuit filed against Illinois’ FOID card
A new challenge to Illinois’ requirement for firearms hunters and other gun owners to have a state police-issued FOID card has been filed in federal court.
