Hunting
Lower-than-expected elk numbers in Minnesota DNR survey prompts decrease in available tags for 2025
After conducting the 2025 elk survey earlier this year, Minnesota DNR officials decided that offering only four elk tags for the state’s hunters was an appropriate number – and a cautious approach – given the
Tom Venesky: How will Pennsylvania’s wet spring impact this year’s turkey poults?
Another week, another inch of rain. Or two.
Through May into June, seemingly constant rainfall – and some lower temperatures – was the common theme across much of Pennsylvania. For us, the nasty weather
Michigan Mixed Bag: Report spring turkey hunting activity online
Now that spring turkey hunters have finished their hunting, the DNR reminds hunters of the online harvest reporting option. Game managers encourage you to report your hunting activity.
Commentary: Why is the Michigan DNR silent on proposed baiting bill?
The seven principles of the North American Model of Fish and Wildlife Conservation represent the most successful approach to sustainable game and sportfish management ever devised. Chief among those principles is the recognition that “science
Outdoor Observations: Hunting-related legislation on the move in Michigan
A couple of hunter-friendly bills are on the move in Lansing. House Bill 4285, which would allow firearms safety courses in schools, and HB 4401, which would repeal the sunset on the pheasant stocking program,
Wildlife officer info sessions planned around state of Ohio
The Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is hosting information sessions for interested candidates to learn more about the wildlife officer career path.
Ohio wildlife officers enforce wildlife regulations and protect state lands, waterways,
Notes off a soiled cuff: Giant flathead catfish caught in Pennsylvania’s Schuylkill River
Not long before this issue’s deadline, a South Philadelphia angler hooked an enormous fish in the Schuylkill River a few blocks from his home.
The monster engulfed a lure on the first cast of
Ohio’s spring turkey season finishes on a strong note
In spite of oft-times unfavorable weather, Ohio’s flock of turkey hunters didn’t chicken out of chalking up another good spring season.
Officially, says the Ohio Division of Wildlife, hunters harvested 16,014 birds during the
Commentary: Ohio’s right to hunt and fish initiative lacks needed substance
The proposed legislation to make hunting and fishing a constitutional right in Ohio does not provide the protection for these time-honored traditions that backers believe they do.
I have been following the right to
