Hunting
New York’s youth deer hunters, mentors enjoy solid weekend
During what was likely one of New York’s most celebrated youth big game hunting weekends yet, hunters and mentors alike across the state appeared to have a productive weekend.
This year’s hunt, which took
New York’s statewide fishing and hunting report on Oct. 22, 2026
Hunting season takes center stage, but fishing still going on. Here’s the New York fishing and hunting report on Oct. 22, 2026.
Bob Meier stepping down as Minnesota DNR assistant commissioner
Bob Meier, the Minnesota DNR’s longtime lead legislative liaison, will step down as assistant commissioner Nov. 11, DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen announced today.
On Nov. 12, Meier will begin work as executive director for
Commentary: Hunting and fishing need your voice – and your vote this November
Most of us don’t head afield to think about politics. We go to hunt, fish, camp or spend precious time in places that matter to us. We go for the invaluable experience of “just being
Solve for where the bucks are pre-rut, and tag out before the chaos kicks in
There is a period every fall when the whitetail woods seem to change almost overnight. The bucks are still moving with some semblance of normalcy, but their behavior is becoming increasingly unpredictable, but not so
Calendar ducks and stubborn geese keep October interesting for Midwest waterfowlers
Midwest waterfowl hunters who find themselves singing the mid-season blues in October may turn to dog training sessions or decoy touch up.
The truth is, hunting slows down after the opening few weeks, but
Ryan Rothstein: Knock, knock, knocking… on the door of whitetail prime time
It seems like just yesterday that I was placing my cameras for the year and waiting on bow season. Yet here we are, with prime time barreling around the corner.
The deer certainly are
Rut strategies: Tips for taking big bucks during primetime
To bag a giant buck requires more than luck nowadays. True, you may be lucky and stumble onto a wall hanger, but the most successful hunters first locate a monster and plan a strategy.
Commentary: Minnesota’s 2026 deer season brings new opportunities and responsibilities
As the leaves begin to turn, temperatures cool, and deer camps across Minnesota prepare for another fall, hunters are looking forward to one of the most anticipated traditions in our state.
Deer season is
