Hunting
The strategy behind four decades of Illinois skunk numbers
If you’ve ever driven a back road on a summer night and caught that unmistakable whiff of a striped skunk, you know they’re out there. But for wildlife managers, the real question isn’t whether skunks
Pennsylvania legislator wants hearing on deputy cuts
A state legislator is calling for a hearing after the Pennsylvania Game Commission and state Fish & Boat Commission abruptly ended their deputy law enforcement programs.
Both programs will cease Sept. 1, and statements
What can Ohio deer hunters expect in 2026? Plenty more deer on the landscape
One thing is for certain about the upcoming fall archery deer hunt: There should be no shortage of deer on the Ohio landscape from which hunters can choose.
That’s the early word from Clint
Looking for a backwoods black bear? Here’s what to know
Bear hunting in the Adirondack Forest Preserve has become my favorite seasonal pursuit. Every fall, before the weather gets too far gone, I spend a week alone hunting and camping. The goal is always the
Profiling the latest ATVs and UTVs
Side-by-sides continue to dominate the off-road vehicle market, with manufacturers offering increased power, enclosed cabs, factory HVAC, automotive-style technology, and more specialized vehicles.
However, manufacturers of traditional single-seat quads continue to remain innovative, with
Gretchen Steele: Around here, the best things leave tracks in the mud
Some anniversaries arrive looking polished and put together. There’s cake, speeches, and a program folded in someone’s hand. Others wander in from the bottoms with mud on their boots, coffee cooling in a paper cup,
Decision to end deputy law enforcement officers programs in Pennsylvania leaves many hurt, angry
An angry, bewildered reaction from across the state swiftly followed the revelation in early August that the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Fish & Boat Commission jointly were ending their 100-plus-year-old deputy law enforcement officers
Iowa’s Welch Lake Complex a key protector of West Okoboji Lake
For the past three decades, the 1,475-acre Welch Lake complex has been protecting the water quality of Iowa’s highest profile lake – West Okoboji Lake – by filtering 16% of its watershed through 56 natural
Winners shine at Game Fair dog events in Minnesota
The 45th annual Game Fair once again saw thousands of dogs spend a day with their family outdoors and many participated in the various doggy game events.
Five of those events are championship-qualifying games
