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Mike Raykovicz: Are toms gobbling less than they did years ago?
I’ve hunted spring turkeys in New York and Pennsylvania ever since there was a season.
Pennsylvania’s first spring gobbler hunting season was held in 1968 and it was a short one. It ran from

Ducks Unlimited mourns the death of renowned wildlife artist and conservationist David Maass
Ducks Unlimited on Wednesday announced the passing of acclaimed waterfowling artist David Maass, who died today at the age of 96.
Born Nov. 27, 1929, in Rochester, Minn., Maass rose from humble beginnings as

Minnesota’s statewide fishing and hunting report on April 29, 2026
With the exception of the far north, the ice is gone. A look at the Minnesota fishing and hunting report on April 29, 2026.

Minnesota DNR Enforcement division faces $1.5 million deficit
Senate lawmakers discussed an environment supplemental budget bill on April 21 that extends project deadlines, provides emergency aid and funds studies, but leaves unresolved how to reimburse the DNR for public safety work.
The

Minnesota Mixed Bag: Tutt’s Outdoors celebrates grand opening in Baxter on Friday, May 1
Aitkin, Minn. — The Minnesota DNR invites anyone interested in fisheries management of Lake Mille Lacs to an informational meeting on the Thursday evening before fishing opener.

Southeast Minnesota’s Dorer Forest gains 155 acres of public land
A new land purchase that adds acreage to a popular southeast Minnesota state forest open to the public for outdoor recreation, including hunting and fishing, has been signed, sealed, and delivered to the Minnesota DNR.<br

Outdoor Insights: Notes on upcoming Lake Mille Lacs meeting, walleye and perch limits, and walk-in access dollars
Minnesota DNR Fisheries has scheduled an informational public meeting next Thursday, May 7 (6 to 8 p.m.) for anyone interested in fisheries management on Lake Mille Lacs.
You can read details here, but the

Ohio Outdoor News takes home awards from annual writing contest
Writers for Ohio Outdoor News performed well in the 2025 craft writing and photography contest sponsored by the Outdoor Writers of Ohio (OWO).
Prizes were awarded to top writers and photographers in the state

New York’s Niagara County Federation of Conservation Clubs holds annual awards banquet
The Niagara County Federation of Conservation Clubs hosted its annual awards banquet recently, paying tribute to some of the top individuals in the world of conservation, as well as natural resource enhancement and protection.