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Outdoor groups support new Department of the Interior funding for big game migratory habitat out West
On Feb. 11, the Department of the Interior announced the availability of some $8 million for big game migratory habitat conservation across the West, building on funding previously secured through the National Fish and Wildlife

Minnesota NWTF chapter honored with a national Partnership Award
At the 50th annual NWTF Convention and Sport Show, the National Wild Turkey Federation recognized outstanding local chapters whose partnerships are helping carry hunting heritage and conservation forward.

Minnesota Mixed Bag: DNR investigating ‘malicious killing’ of wild turkeys
In this week’s state conservation officer weekly report, CO Bobby Stringer (Thief River Falls West) reported that several wild turkeys were maliciously killed by a motor vehicle.

Minnesota Pheasants Forever honors volunteers, supporters during national event in Minneapolis
Volunteers and supporters celebrated another year of success in Minnesota during the national Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic event at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
Pheasants Forever Vice President of Chapters and Volunteer Services Tom

Ohio Insider: An autopsy of the final deer season numbers
Just what’s in the water in Coshocton County?
According to the Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife’s final deer season harvest statistics, that north-central Ohio county led the state for the 24th consecutive year. Deer

Notes off a soiled cuff: Plenty of mixed opinions about Pennsylvania’s deer herd
In watching the town hall meeting held Feb. 11 at the Great American Outdoor Show focused on crop damage by deer (see this story), I was struck – as I always am – by the

CWD is a concern for Ohio DNR with latest proposal to reintroduce elk
The Ohio DNR is concerned about chronic wasting disease (CWD) and the effect it might have on any elk reintroduced into the state.
State Rep. Justin Pizulli sponsored legislation in early January to study

$200,000 now available for deer habitat grant program in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
The application period for the Upper Peninsula’s Deer Habitat Improvement Partnership Initiative competitive grant program is now open.
The DNR initiative is a cooperative grant program designed to enhance deer habitat on private lands

Michigan Mixed Bag: NRC monthly meetings to be livestreamed
DNR plans to livestream meetings of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC) in an effort to make it easier for the public to learn about the work of the commission and stay engaged on topics