Hunting
Wisconsin Senate set to approve woodchuck season
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin state Senate is set to put the finishing touches on a bill that would create an open season on groundhogs. The proposal would remove groundhogs from Wisconsin’s protected species list
In Pennsylvania, deer urine means big bucks
The majority of deer urine comes from does, the female deer, but there are variations. The most valuable is from does in estrus, because they produce more estrogen and draw in bucks ready to mate.
Average deer harvest expected in Illinois
Deer populations reportedly improving in a lot of areas.
Outdoor writers celebrate 50 years, by George
Fifty years ago, the New York State Outdoor Writers Association (NYSOWA) was formed. The official inaugural meeting was held in Lake George, an effort spearheaded by the late Hans Paller of Massena and William R.
Archery deer season typically starts slow, then heats up when temps cool
The number of deer I’ve seen so far has been minimal and I’ve yet to see a good buck, but November is almost here, and I’m counting on that to change.
DNR board OKs process to drop elk hunt population quota
Says the minimum animal requirement is arbitrary and they can manage the herds using science, adding that starting a hunting season sooner would generate license revenue and hunter spending that could be used to help
Minnesota deer opener: Predicted harvest rebound, CWD the buzz
State wildlife officials are expecting a far better harvest this year. But the isolated reappearance of chronic wasting disease has led the DNR to impose mandatory testing in some areas for the opening weekend.
Wisconsin duck-hunting season report from DU’s Chris Sebastian
Waterfowl hunters can expect good things this fall.
Third Wisconsin waterfowl guide sentenced to $25,000 fine for violations in Mississippi River refuge
Sentence also includes two-year ban from guiding for fish or wildlife in the refuge.
