Hunting
Ohio Mixed Bag: Wildlife Forever’s fish art contest now officially open
The 2025-26 Art of Conservation Fish Art Contest from Wildlife Forever is officially open for entries.
Ohio’s spring turkey 2026 dates proposed to wildlife council
The Ohio Wildlife Council received proposals for the spring 2026 wild turkey hunting dates in late August, according to the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The council also voted to approve a new waterfowl
Ohio Insider: Clearing up any confusion about opinions shared via letters to the editor
We ran a letter to the editor a couple of issues back challenging our wildlife officers’ authority to enforce our game laws.
Needless to say, the letter has caused a bit of a stir
Pennsylvania Mixed Bag: Boat ramps closed at High Point Lake
The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission recently announced that the North and South Access boat launch ramps at High Point Lake, Somerset County, will be closed and remain closed until the completion of a major
Chance encounter in the woods leads to completing potential record-breaking set of moose antlers from Minnesota
World record moose-shed finder Richie Erickson, of Iron, Minn., recently acquired the match to the 133-5⁄8-inch shed he found in May 2022 in northeastern Minnesota. The nontypical set – finally reunited – scores a little
What causes fibromas in wildlife, and is it a concern for hunters?
Photos of rabbits, squirrels, and deer covered in dramatic, wart-like growths have gone viral on social media in recent weeks.
Although most of the pictures are from the Midwest, wildlife officials say the benign
Waterfowl art has a storied history in Minnesota
Minnesota, a land blessed with thousands of lakes and winding rivers, has long been a haven for waterfowl and those who cherish their presence. Through the years, the state’s natural beauty has inspired artists, craftsmen,
Making a hunting or fishing video on public land? You may have to pay or hit pause
On the surface it sounds like a pretty cool thing to do. Film your hunts, fishing trips and other outdoor experiences and make them available on any number of online platforms … Next thing you
Michigan bear forum participants propose new regulations
Stakeholders in the Michigan bear hunting community trekked to St. Ignace in August for an update on management and discussions on potential changes for the 2027-28 seasons.
“Right now, we’re at the very beginning
