Hunting
Bowhunter survives grizzly attack in Montana; cut in head requires 90 stitches
HELENA, Mont. — A grizzly bear feasting on an elk carcass charged a bowhunter in Montana and attacked him, slashing a 16-inch cut in the man’s head that required 90 stitches to close. “The bear
Illinois gearing up for youth firearms deer hunt
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The 2017 Illinois youth firearm deer hunt is Oct. 7-9 for hunters with a valid youth deer permit who have not reached their 18th birthday by the first day of the hunt.
In southern Michigan, DNR and NWTF add second Turkey Tract
The National Wild Turkey Federation and Michigan DNR recently introduced the second Turkey Tract in southern Michigan, at the Flat River State Game Area. The new Turkey Tract is located off Fenwick Road, just east
Hunter education at the 11th hour
Procrastination can be costly, and each year around this time many aspiring hunters find themselves on the waiting list to get their hunter education courses completed. Most want to get it under their belts by
In South Dakota, first documented hemorrhagic disease deer deaths in 2017
EHD was recently confirmed by laboratory analysis in a white-tailed deer in eastern Harding County and a white-tailed deer in western Butte County.
Tracking and trailing basics for bear and deer
By Bill Wiesner, Target Communications Outdoor Books The noise of a gunshot and shock of a bullet or slug has an understandable effect on any big game animal. It has been my experience in bear
Deer population objectives, boundary recommendations in the works in Wisconsin
MADISON — Early in September, County Deer Advisory Councils will provide preliminary recommendations on county deer population objectives for the next three years and potential changes to Deer Management Unit (DMU) boundaries for online public
Former flood prone farmland now popular wildlife area
COGGON, Iowa — Word is starting to spread through hunting circles in east central Iowa about a new wildlife area surrounding Buffalo Creek, on the Linn, Buchanan and Delaware County line. The 1,100-acre Buffalo Creek
Vermont youth push continues with waterfowl hunt
MONTPELIER, Vt. — A youngster’s first hunt can mark the beginning of a lifelong passion for the outdoors and a commitment to wildlife conservation. That’s the premise behind Vermont’s upcoming youth waterfowl hunting weekend, Sept.
