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Former Vermont Fish and Wildlife commissioner, Patrick Berry, to lead Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, a public lands and conservation advocacy organization, announced on Wednesday, Dec. 6, the appointment of Patrick Berry as its new chief executive officer.
Following a continent-wide search, Berry, of Middlebury,

Gear & Gadgets: An extension to Federal ammo line and much more
Federal Ammunition announces a new line extension to its popular Hi-Bird upland game hunting product line. Hi-Bird Fiber (Paper) Wad’s cellulose wad construction helps minimize plastic left in the field, yet still offers the same

Mild weather causing a waterfowl flight delay in the Dakotas
The late-October winter storm that delivered big winds, dropped snow, and sent temperatures plummeting across portions of North Dakota and South Dakota was supposed to be a game-changer for waterfowl numbers in these two states.<br

Ice fishing at the doorstep: Here is a checklist to get you ready
Here we go again; the 2023 ice-fishing season has arrived.
As I dig out my gear for early ice fishing, here are some thoughts on the equipment and preparations needed for success on the

Three men are cited for deer overlimits, wanton waste in incident near Deer River
Three men were cited Nov. 20 for a variety of offenses after a Turn In Poachers complaint led Minnesota DNR Conservation Officer Vinny Brown to finding deer carcasses dumped on public land, according to a

Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Enforcement action taken for littering by TikTok user
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from Minnesota DNR conservation officers. This report is from the Dec. 8, 2023, edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.

Minnesota’s Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Transition time from soft to hard water
Anglers have strategies when moving from soft water to hard, but with mapping capabilities available, it’s not difficult to create a plan for where to try ice fishing first.

‘Spies’ watching Minnesota’s early-teal season say hunters continue to do well in not taking non-targeted species
The Minnesota DNR has completed its third and final “spy blind” report on hunter conduct and compliance during the special early teal season, and its findings for 2023 were unchanged from the past two years.<br

Michigan Cuffs & Collars: Angler takes eggs from salmon caught from St. Joseph River, leaves fish behind
Michigan cuffs and collars are field reports from Michigan DNR Conservation Officers. These reports are from the Dec. 8, 2023, edition of Michigan Outdoor News.