Hunting
Deer harvest down 5 percent in New York state
The 2017-18 estimated deer take included 95,623 antlerless deer and 107,804 antlered bucks. Statewide, this represents a 10 percent decline in antlerless harvest and nearly identical buck harvest as in 2016.
Wisconsin Natural Resources Board expected to adopt 60-day duck hunt at April 11 Madison meeting
The season is expected to look similar to previous waterfowl seasons overall as far as season length and duck bag limits, but with one significant change on the duck side of the season – the
Maine lawmakers uphold reduced penalty for deer baiting
Bill is designed to reduce the penalty for a second-time offender to a two-year hunting license suspension. The Legislature had previously passed a change to increase the penalty to permanent ineligibility to obtain a license.
Pink may now be an option for Maryland hunters – thanks to push of two young sisters
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Thanks to the work of two novice hunters – young sisters from the Eastern Shore – Maryland hunters may soon be allowed to wear bright pink clothing. Before taking a hunter safety
Opening weekend of youth turkey season produces fewer birds
Illinois youths harvested 664 turkeys, down from last year’s opening weekend total of 776.
In Oregon, a decrease in hunting and fishing fees?
After revenues exceeded expectations, state fish and wildlife officials also are considering dropping a fee increase for Oregon fishing and hunting licenses that takes effect in 2021.
Another top-10 all-time bear harvest in Pennsylvania
Hunters harvested 3,438 bears in the 2017 seasons, with the archery harvest of 493 bears and the extended season harvest of 1,083 bears setting records for those seasons. Overall, 48 weighed 500 pounds or more,
Upcoming spring hearings feature plenty of hot-button topics
Hearings to take place in every Wisconsin county on Monday, April 9.
Idaho takes step toward grizzly hunting season
BOISE, Idaho — Idaho officials have started the process of opening a grizzly bear hunting season this fall that would allow the killing of one male grizzly. The Fish and Game Commission in a 7-0
