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Ohio Cuffs & Collars: Littering case solved at Caesar Creek Wildlife Area
State wildlife officer Adam Smith, assigned to Logan County, investigated a case in Champaign County during the 2025-26 white-tailed deer gun hunting season. During the investigation, officer Smith learned a second suspect was involved.

Dr. Rex Schulz of Illinois, Bob Spoerl of Wisconsin take on new leadership roles with Ducks Unlimited
In front of hundreds of Ducks Unlimited (DU) members and volunteers at DU’s 89th National Convention in Tampa, Florida, DU elected new volunteer leaders, including President Dr. Rex Schulz and Chairman of the Board Robert

Commentary: Don’t shorten Pennsylvania’s archery season
Any rifle hunter who complains about the length of archery has the ability to pick up a bow and learn as I did. As far as crossbows, I don’t love them. I do think they

Try these three ‘topwater titans’ for river smallmouths
Casting from the sunlight into the shadow that stretched along the river bank, the small splash of the lure’s landing interrupted the calm, glassy surface only inches from the shore.
One second. Two seconds.

Mike Raykovicz: Times have changed when it comes to gear for turkey hunting
I started hunting spring turkeys almost 60 years ago, and the only thing I knew about calling turkeys was printed on the side of my Lynch Model 101 box call.
“It’s foolproof,” the

Ohio Insider: More on the decision ban archery equipment during fall turkey season
I’ll say it right up front: I don’t truly understand the reasoning behind the Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife’s banning archery from the fall turkey hunt.
The Division of Wildlife proposed the archery ban

Pennsylvania Cuffs & Collars: Texas resident takes bucks illegally
Pennsylvania cuffs and collars are field reports from Wildlife Game Wardens. These reports are from the June 5, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.

Five reasons you’re not catching walleyes right now – video
Whether you’re fishing a new lake or your favorite local spot, these simple adjustments can make a huge difference on your next trip.

Pennsylvania Mixed Bag: Wild Resource Conservation Program grant applications due soon
Applications are now open for the 2026 Wild Resource Conservation Program, which offers grants to support research and conservation projects that protect Pennsylvania’s native wildlife, plants, and ecosystems.