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Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Warnings given to dove hunters in Will County
Illinois Cuffs and Collars are field reports from Illinois Conservation Police CPOs. These reports are from the Dec. 15, 2023, edition of Outdoor News.

Here’s some Christmas gift ideas for those who love New York’s outdoors
Every year, I know people who struggle to find that “perfect” Christmas gift to put into a stocking or under a tree. Now that I am officially old (collecting Social Security) here are some ideas

Mark Nale: Here’s my idea of a perfect Pennsylvania Game and/or Fish & Boat Commissioner
A bill before the Pennsylvania House of Representatives would give license buyers in specific districts a chance to select commissioners for both the Game Commission and Fish & Boat Commission. Currently, candidates are fielded by
Illinois Mixed Bag: Youth goose hunt registration open
Youth between the ages of 10 and 17 who would like to participate in the annual Central Illinois Youth Goose Hunt sponsored by DNR can register now for the event, which is scheduled for Jan.

Hunters can access their own FOID card information in Illinois
Illinois hunters and shooting sports enthusiasts are keeping a close eye on the latest legal wrangling over the Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card system, which has been under fire in recent years.
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Late season hunting, more available on western New York’s Mount Pleasant State Forest
Sportsmen hearing the words “Chautauqua County” might immediately think of Chautauqua Lake, and with good reason. The big western New York water is regarded as one of the finest fisheries in the state, with walleyes,

Holiday Reading List: Gift ideas from the New York outdoor enthusiast’s bookshelf
What’s better than winding down after a long hunting season, nestled under a cozy blanket in your favorite armchair with a good book? Not a whole lot in my humble opinion, except maybe gifting this

Ice Auger 101: A beginners guide to help choose which auger is right for you
Not everyone out there has used a power ice auger, or even a hand auger, to drill a hole in the ice. Recognizing the fact that a lot of folks are just starting out, here

New York Cuffs & Collars: Public help wanted in deer-poaching case from Greene County
New York Cuffs and Collars are field reports from New York DEC Officers. These reports are from the Dec. 15, 2023, edition of New York Outdoor News.