Hunting
Game birds entering critical period when weather, habitat conditions dictate future hunter success
As a dyed-in-the-wool pheasant, ruffed grouse, and quail hunter, Bob St. Pierre admits he pretty much has “bird on the brain” year-round.
As are other serious bird hunters, St. Pierre constantly monitors the weather
Volunteers with Wisconsin’s Rock Creek Disabled Outdoors build friendships through helping others hunt
Over the course of more than a quarter century, hundreds of disabled persons have experienced the thrill of the hunt thanks to a non-profit based in the rural hamlet of Willard in Clark County, Wis.
George Franke honored for his support of New York’s outdoors
George Franke, of Norwich, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the New York State Outdoor Writers Association’s M. Paul Keesler New York Outdoor Citizen Award for all that he has done to preserve
New York archery coach has a penchant for teaching winners
As the old saying goes “Those who can – do. Those who can’t – teach.”
Gary Neal figured out a way to excel at both after he picked up a bow and arrow, becoming
Wisconsin State Roundup: Tommy Burr honored with Youth Conservation Congress Delegate of the Year Award
Congratulations to Tommy Burr, of Eagle River, who received the first Youth Conservation Congress Delegate of the Year Award from the congress and Wisconsin DNR. I don’t know young Burr, but I’ve seen him working
Illinois Mixed Bag: Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair set for June 7
Participating children will find a catch-and-release bluegill pond, where young anglers can have their photograph taken with their catch. The popular One-Cast station ensures everyone wins a prize. And bow-fishing stations offer youth an opportunity
Illinois bills involving deer sharpshooting program, landowner permits expected to be signed into law
Measures designed to give hunters a bigger role in managing the state’s deer herd passed both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly by unanimous votes.
House Bill 2339, which requires DNR to end its
Trapping convention season about to start in New York, surrounding states
The trapping convention season is about to arrive and New York is home to several annual trapper events. There are a few others out-of-state.
The first New York show will be the Cattaraugus County
Jerrod Vila of New York Outdoor News wins writers association’s Pass It On award
Jerrod Vila, of Amsterdam, N.Y., board member with the New York State Outdoor Writers Association, was named the 2025 Pass it On Award winner at its spring conference in Lewiston.
