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Dean Bortz: Deer hunting history from Wisconsin rediscovered … and more news items
I was rumpselling through a couple of closets and cubbies the last few weeks when I found what I’ll call a deer hunting artifact from 20 or so years ago. Maybe longer, judging by the

Commentary: Seeing Illinois public lands through fresh eyes
Every so often, an event arises that reminds us of how fortunate we are to live, hunt, fish, and recreate in Illinois.
This fall’s International Armbruster, held at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex

Dan Ladd: Taking New York’s new e-tag system for a spin this deer season
Along with full inclusion of the crossbow, DEC’s new e-tagging system for deer, bear and turkeys ushers in a new era for New York hunters. Like many, I was just hoping to get a chance

Lost Mound hunt in Illinois attracts 31 deer hunters with disabilities
A total of 31 hunters harvested 12 deer – including seven bucks and five does – during the 19th annual Lost Mound deer hunt for hunters with disabilities at the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife

Illinois Mixed Bag: Hunters reminded of mandatory CWD check stations
DNR sent as reminder to firearm deer hunters that mandatory check stations will be open this year in counties where chronic wasting disease has been detected.

Ralph Loos: Director’s Hunt a reminder of awareness former Illinois DNR director Brent Manning had
Now and then we stumble upon something that makes us recall something else that reminds us of another thing that brings to mind Brent Manning, the former Illinois DNR director who passed away last year.<br

New York’s High Tor Wildlife Management Area is a hunting and fishing destination
There’s really, in many ways, something for every sportsman and woman at the High Tor Wildlife Management Area.
That’s perhaps not surprising, given the sheer size of the tract that includes portions of both

New York State Outdoorsmen Hall of Fame seeks nominations for 2026 class
The New York State Outdoorsmen Hall of Fame recently announced that the organization is currently in the process of receiving nominations for the 2026 class of inductees. It is also seeking nominations for a number

New York Mixed Bag: NYS Conservation Council seeking committee members
The Council committees play a vital role in the overall mission and success of the NYSCC. Serving on a committee is a way for individuals from every region of the state to participate in meaningful