Hunting
In 50-49 vote, U.S. Senate ends copper-nickel mining ban near Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
A months-long effort by Minnesota and national conservationists to protect the Boundary Waters watershed failed Thursday morning when the U.S. Senate voted 50-49 to pass House Joint Resolution 140. The bill now goes to President
Pennsylvania Game Commission allots 12% more doe tags
The Pennsylvania Game Commission announced at its April 11 meeting that 1,469,000 antlerless deer licenses will be allocated statewide for 2026-27, which is 12% more than the 1,312,000 antlerless licenses allocated for 2025-26.
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Minnesota bear numbers growing outside of their natural range
Minnesota’s resident megafauna – the black bear – is one of the state’s great conservation success stories during the past several decades, its population expanding both in numbers and geographically.
Today, the state’s
Turkey vocalizations every hunter should understand to break the language barrier
Most turkey hunters have a grasp on the basic vocalizations that real birds make, but they often don’t understand what is being communicated.
Think of it sort of like a preschooler absentmindedly saying words
Commentary: Earlier deer gun season opener in Wisconsin long overdue
I disagree wholeheartedly with Wisconsin Outdoor News Editor Dean Bortz when he says it’s time to think about an earlier opening date for the deer gun season. It’s not time, Dean, it’s way past time
Commentary: One last pitch… crossbows need limits during Minnesota’s general archery season
When “temporary” archery season crossbow inclusion first passed in 2023, Minnesota Bowhunters, Inc., was well aware that it was going to be an uphill battle for that legislation to expire and see a return to
Remembering Ernie Swift — the other Wisconsin conservationist
When Gov. Julius P. Heil worked to oust Wisconsin Conservation Department Director Harlan “H. W.” MacKenzie in early 1942, much to the dismay of MacKenzie’s many supporters, he unwittingly set in motion the ascension of
Pro Tip of the Week: Hunt your style for spring gobblers
Turkey hunting is all about having fun and shaking off the cabin dust. Use turkey hunting to mimic your favorite hunting styles.
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Minnesota BHA hosts 2026 Turkey and Trout Classic
The Minnesota BHA Chapter is hosting its 2026 Turkey & Trout Classic on May 1-3 at Rock Lake Campground in Pillsbury State Forest (near Nisswa). It’s three days of turkey hunting, trout fishing, communal cookouts,
