Hunting
Talking whitetails: Slew of open-house meetings scheduled across state
Area-level engagement meetings meant to encourage discussions about deer and deer management, enhance local relationships and foster two-way communication, DNR says.
Michigan OKs wide-ranging deer hunting regs in bid to rein in CWD
Action came after months of input from hunters, residents and others interested in the long-term health of the state’s deer population.
Wisconsin’s Natural Resources Board approves more stringent game farm fencing rules aimed at CWD management
No final decision made yet on possible early closure for Wisconsin’s ruffed grouse season.
Wisconsin names Wildlife Stamp Art Contest winners
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin DNR recently announced the winners of the 2019 Wisconsin wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contests. Eighteen wildlife artists submitted a total of 24 pieces of artwork for the
Tough times for turkeys: Poult numbers may point to poor nesting, brood-rearing season
Should the DEC’s Summer Sighting Survey confirm the writer’s observations, the low poult numbers this year will mean fewer jakes on the landscape next spring, and even more importantly, fewer 2-year-old longbeards in the spring
Sportsmen estate planning: accepting the inevitable
It’s been a tough summer in terms of losing friends and family. We in New York’s outdoor writing (and reading) community continue to mourn the losses of our friends and colleagues Will Elliott and Ron
Illinois reviewing measure to test deer feeding
The study would lift the 15-year-old rule that makes it illegal to feed deer. Some say it could help the animals better fight off illnesses while others argue it could spread disease.
Yes, Pennsylvania archery season is just around the corner
Writer admits he’s not quite ready yet, but has no doubts he’ll be there when it’s go-time.
Thanks to rains, North Dakota duck brood numbers see recent bounce-back, spike
This year’s duck brood index was up 37 percent from last year, and showed 5.11 broods per square mile, an increase of 39 percent.
