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The .300 Blackout: Accurate, lethal, quiet, and just plain fun to shoot
With federal legislation pending to finally allow the over-the-counter-sale of firearm suppressors, the .300 Blackout cartridge, already popular, will undoubtedly become even more popular.
The .300 Blackout is one of the only cartridges specifically

Dean Bortz: Wisconsin has fine options for finishing off any hunting, fishing trip with a good meal
One of the best things about traveling around Wisconsin to do some hunting and fishing is discovering places where friendly faces serve outstanding food. I think that’s the main reason my kids were willing to

Pheasants are the top attraction at Klipnocky State Forest in New York
Klipnocky State Forest is one of those state forest tracts that sees plenty of activity at times, and very little at others.
The 2,734-acre parcel in northeastern Allegany County, for instance, gets plenty of

New York Mixed Bag: DEC encourages hunters, public to participate in August wild turkey survey
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is asking New Yorkers to participate in the state’s annual Summer Wild Turkey Sighting Survey, which continues through the month of August.

Dan Ladd: Will New York’s crossbow bill be signed, and if so, when?
The title of this column pretty much poses the question we’ve been hearing repeatedly during the past two months, and one that is being asked more frequently as big game archery hunting seasons approach.

Corrections made as Wisconsin’s final 2025-26 deer season map released
The Natural Resources Board (NRB) corrected an error in the 2025 Wisconsin deer season framework map for Green and Pierce counties, which does not change the season as approved by the board in June.

Why such a love for dove hunting? The reasons are many
I couldn’t believe my eyes. Neither could my young, spry, and overly eager black Lab, whose long, powerful tail was fanning the matted grass next to me like a windshield wiper gone wild, his eyes

Challenges facing lesser scaup show restoration needs in Pool 19 of the Mississippi River
Pool 19 of the Mississippi River has long been a refueling stop for diving ducks migrating up and down the portion of the Flyway that touches Illinois and neighboring states.
It’s also an ongoing

Commentary: Waiting for responsible Wisconsin wolf management? Don’t hold your breath
I understand the frustration expressed by Mr. Prudlick in the Aug. 8 issue of Wisconsin Outdoor News about why the Wisconsin Trappers Association was not “granted” a seat on the new DNR wolf committee. After