Hunting
Research shows squirrels in Illinois have preferences
An important analysis for hunters who plan to hit the woods for the Aug. 1 Illinois squirrel opener: According to University of Illinois research, fox squirrel activity peaks at mid-day, while gray squirrel activity peaks
New dog training collars make things better for canines and handlers
Just when you think they can’t do anything more with a dog collar …this year’s offerings once again up the game for hunters and trainers. From tracking your dog from the car to making sure
New York Mixed Bag: DEC opens sponsored pheasant hunt host application process
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is currently accepting applications to host sponsored pheasant hunts, which are free, non-competitive events open to the public and organized by volunteer groups, clubs, individuals, or organizations.
Dan Ladd: New York’s potential crossbow changes raise questions
Assuming Gov. Kathy Hochul eventually signs New York’s crossbow bill into law, there’s a few questions that remain to be answered.
First, is the timing of the potential signage, which is hoped and expected
Sawyer County land swap solves trespass issue within Wisconsin state forest
Under the title of “always get a survey before building,” the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) approved the exchange of a small parcel of land within the Flambeau River State Forest in order to resolve
Ducks Unlimited, Wisconsin DNR collaborate on Brillion wetland project
Ducks Unlimited (DU) and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are about to embark on a wetland project on the North Branch of the Manitowoc River on the northwest side of the Brillion State
Work of a North Dakota game warden about more than just enforcing the law
For many, a career as a game warden might sound like a dream job. A life spent outdoors, checking fishing licenses and keeping hunters safe and catching poachers. For most the job goes far beyond
Wisconsin’s spring waterfowl survey shows positive results
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that data is now available from the annual spring survey of breeding waterfowl. The survey indicated stable population numbers and habitat conditions for migratory birds.
Wisconsin’s recent trend in rooster numbers best in years
Spring surveys showed an increasing trend for pheasants, especially in northwest Wisconsin.
Chris Pollentier, DNR research scientist, reported at the July 1 meeting of the DNR Pheasant Advisory Committee, that pheasant observations were above
