Hunting
Gretchen Steele: It’s time for all outdoor groups to work together
I’ve been dismayed for some time about how divided outdoor lovers and recreationists have become. It’s done nothing but get worse. Social media has failed us in this arena; instead of being used to bring
Vermont Fish and Wildlife proposes 180 moose hunting permits in efforts to limit impact of winter ticks
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department has proposed issuing 180 moose hunting permits in Vermont’s Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) E in the northeastern corner of the state in a continued effort to reduce the impact
New York’s Warren County Conservation Council honors Johnsburg’s Erika Patton
Johnsburg, N.Y. — Erika Patton, formerly of Johnsburg, is the Warren County Conservation Council’s first recipient of the Conservationist of the Year Award.
Dan Ladd: Reflecting and looking forward after five years as editor at New York Outdoor News
It was exactly five years ago this month, early March, when my predecessor, Steve Piatt, was set to retire as editor of this publication and handed the reins over to me. In my mind, it
Overall deer kill up 7% in Wisconsin from 2023 as crossbow, archery hunters lead the uptick
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reported on the 2024 deer hunting season – showing that the overall harvest was up 7% over 2023 – to the Natural Resources Board (NRB) Feb. 26.
Dean Bortz: Habitat-based deer units back in place in Wisconsin’s forest zones
Wisconsin deer hunters who have been begging and pleading for the DNR and Natural Resources Board (NRB) to dump the Dr. James Kroll county deer unit system and go back to habitat-based numbered units like
Wisconsin State Roundup: An explanation on how same hunter could shoot two Oneida County bucks
I was more than a little surprised by the number of readers who called or emailed to ask how Rick Sievert, of Rhinelander, could shoot two Oneida County bucks with an air rifle during the
Will New York’s junior hunting program continue after 2025? DEC issues annual report
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation recently submitted its annual report on junior hunting to both the New York State Senate and Assembly. The report, entitled “Deer Hunting by 12- and 13-Year-Old Hunters
Reload your own straight-wall cartridges
It has been said that straight-walled cartridges can be a challenge to reload. I have experienced no reason to feel this way. I enjoy reloading them more than shouldered cartridges.
For those willing to
