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Pennsylvania hunter killed in a large deer drive
A 26-year-old Amish man died after being shot by a member of his hunting party in Pennsylvania’s Juniata County Dec. 2 in terrain and weather that made emergency response difficult.
Floyd S. Wengerd, of

Heavy bears highlight Pennsylvania’s 2025 hunting season
Although some big bears were taken in the 2025 hunting seasons in Pennsylvania, none showed up at the check station in Quehanna.
On the evening of the opening day of the statewide firearms season,

Ohio’s seven-day gun season deer harvest almost matches last year’s
In spite of several Ohio county deer herds being hammered by a fatal viral disease, the state’s white-tail hunters still nailed it.
During Ohio’s seven-day firearms deer hunting season from Dec. 1 through Dec.

Minnesota deer-poaching case from Douglas County ends with guilty plea
A poaching case from Minnesota’s Douglas County that included charges of shooting deer at night over bait, illegally taking more than the allowed one buck per year, improper registration of deer, and unlawfully using other

Unfilled tag? Tips for tracking the late-season deer food code
Late-season archers seeking whitetails have their work cut out for them. Deer have become extremely wary after eluding hunters for the past few months. In addition, weather conditions encountered during late season can often be

Commentary: NWTF, partners aim to invest millions into Minnesota conservation, more in 2026
The Minnesota State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation recently met in St. Cloud to review Hunting Heritage Super Fund project proposals for 2026 funding awards.

Steve Carney: Shotgun for Christmas? Here are some thoughts
I’ve had the pleasure of carrying almost every brand of shotgun. Thinking about that, I came up with a list of the brands I have used over the decades: Beretta, Benelli, Smith-Wesson, Browning, Ruger, Remington,

Minnesota CWD hunt is Dec. 19-21 in select areas
Deer hunters may participate in a late-season chronic wasting disease management hunt in Minnesota Friday, Dec. 19 through Sunday, Dec. 21. Deer permit areas open to this CWD management hunt are 605, 642, 643, 645,

Minnesota Mixed Bag: Arrowhead Ice Fishing and Winter Show begins Friday
The Arrowhead Ice Fishing and Winter Show arrives at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, Dec. 12-14, giving users of Minnesota’s outdoors a look at fish houses, winter clothing, ATVs, and much more.