Hunting
Pennsylvania communities struggle with Canada geese
Pennsylvania’s “liberal hunting season” on resident Canada geese — about 12 weeks spread from September to February — is a viable way to limit the problem.
Connecticut lawmakers mull bear hunting season
Opponents contend bears are a slow-to-reproduce species and would be susceptible to overhunting. Proponents note how bears are moving into more urban areas and can be costly for the state to handle.
March madness for deer hunters in Pennsylvania
Though an unlikely deer month, now is the time to learn about the local herd in Pennsylvania
Deer culls near Toledo produce tons of venison for needy
All of the meat went to area food pantries, missions
In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, spreading the word on CWD
Hunter groups, others working on response plan consensus.
Zinke makes impact in first day as Interior secretary
One order overturns the lead ammunition and fishing tackle ban on Fish and Wildlife Service lands, waters, and facilities. The other advances conservation stewardship, improves game and habitat management and increases outdoor recreation opportunities by
Delaware hunters bag record number of deer — again
State officials say hunters harvested 14,742 deer during the 2016-2017 hunting season, surpassing the previous year’s record of 14,681 deer taken.
The sights — and sounds — of the spring light goose season
The spring conservation order is a great opportunity to see unbelievable flocks of snow geese.
Wisconsin DNR board starts rule to delist exotic dove
The bird is a protected species in Wisconsin by default because it’s not listed as anything else. Removing their protected status would allow hunters to kill them.
