Hunting
First case of CWD reported in Wisconsin’s Marinette County
As of July, baiting and feeding of deer will be prohibited in 43 Wisconsin counties, including the additions of Marinette and Florence.
Iowa pheasant harvest dips to about 221,000
An early look at the 2018 pheasant forecast begins with nesting success, which is likely a mixed bag.
Proposal would open 35 miles of state forest roads to motorized access for hunting
None of the proposed roads connect to all-terrain vehicle or utility vehicle trails, routes, or Town roads designated as ATV/UTV routes, therefore ATV/UTV use is not proposed at this time.
Missouri Supreme Court rejects captive deer hunts
Ruling involved owners of hunting preserves who challenged regulations imposed by the Missouri Department of Conservation in 2014. The regulations attempt to help stop the spread of chronic wasting disease by limiting the importation of
Will Elliott was a mentor to many, and the consummate outdoorsman
When New York Outdoor News Editor Steve Piatt called me on Sunday, July 1, my first thought was that I was late for a blog. “I have bad news. We just lost Will Elliott.” Will
Drought has big impact on North Dakota pheasant population
Much of western North Dakota was mired in severe, extreme and even exceptional drought last summer. That reduced food and habitat for pheasants, resulting in a population loss of about 60 percent from 2016 –
Ruffed grouse numbers down 29 percent from ’17
Sharp-tailed grouse counts also down.
Foolish to declare chronic wasting disease not a problem in Pennsylvania
Hunters and wildlife enthusiasts alike had better accept the fact that CWD kills affected animals, plain and simple.
Will Wisconsin grouse hunters see earlier end to pending season?
Wisconsin DNR and Natural Resources Board considering a Nov. 30 closure in northern and western counties.
