Hunting
What toll did EHD take on Michigan’s deer in 2025? Numbers shed some light
Roughly 3,000 whitetails from 16 Michigan counties were lost to Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) during 2025, DNR veterinarian R. Scott Larsen told the Natural Resources Commission at their March meeting.
The estimate of losses
Michigan’s statewide fishing and hunting report on April 3, 2026
Walleyes entering Detroit River; turkeys strutting. Here’s a look at the Michigan fishing and hunting report on April 3, 2026.
Pennsylvania Game Commission’s financial reserve is questioned by senator
The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s gigantic fiscal reserve was again a topic of conversation at a Senate Game and Fisheries Committee hearing March 17.
At the session held to hear the Game and Fish &
Outdoor Insights: Key takeaways from Minnesota’s Duck Summit
More than 300 people heard some fascinating presentations at last weekend’s Minnesota Duck Summit in Nicollet. Roy Heilman provides a thorough news report on the event that you can read, but here are a few
April features youth turkey hunting events across New York
New York’s annual youth turkey hunting weekend is taking place April 25-26. Ahead of the hunt, several sporting clubs, organizations and also the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation are putting together events and
Habitat loss drives decline of Ohio’s grouse as DNR proposes hunting changes
It’s a well-observed fact that there are fewer and fewer ruffed grouse on the Ohio landscape these days. In a recent interview with Ohio Outdoor News, ODNR Division of Wildlife biologist Mark Wiley explained why.<br
Ryan Rothstein: Passing on outdoor traditions is more important than ever
It’s important to me to put my money where my mouth is. I preach the gospel of habitat from any stump I can find, but it’s more important to put those words into practice. I’m
Pennsylvania’s estimated deer harvest up 6% in ’25-26; archers lead buck take
Pennsylvania hunters harvested about 6% more deer in the 2025-26 hunting seasons than they did the year before, according to Pennsylvania Game Commission estimates.
The statewide 2025-26 deer harvest was estimated at 505,600 deer,
Minnesota’s bear hunt lottery applications now open through May 1
Prospective bear hunters have until Friday, May 1, to apply for a bear hunting license from the Minnesota DNR.
Hunters can submit applications for the 2026 season online, at any license agent or by
