Hunting
New York’s volunteer duck banders were ‘pioneers’ for waterfowl conservation
Many outdoor enthusiasts are familiar with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) metal leg bands that are placed on many species of birds to collect data about their lives. Ducks are one of the most
Mike Raykovicz: Know the difference between ‘magnum’ and ‘chilled’ lead shot
I’ve reloaded all of my rifle ammunition for more than 60 years and I like to say I’ve never bought a box of factory loaded ammunition in my life. Except for my commercially sourced turkey
If you want to fill your spring turkey tag, learn what the hens like to do
It’s understandable that the focus on spring turkey-hunting tactics leans heavily in the gobbler’s direction. Yet, in April and May, longbeards mostly center their attention on the ladies of the species. Where the hens go,
A natural leader, Jeff Manke honored as Minnesota Outdoor News’ 2025 Person of the Year
For all Minnesotans who fashion themselves outdoors types, spring is a busy time – busy, in the most positive and exciting sense of the word. Turkey hunting, fishing, and more, all of which consume a
Outdoor Observations: Here’s why Michigan’s federal funds for the outdoors has declined recently
A news story in the last edition of Michigan Outdoor News outlined the Michigan DNR’s federal appropriation from the Wildlife and Sportfish Restoration Fund.
I was awaiting a response from DNR, but it arrived
Commentary: Time to protect Ohioans’ right to hunt, fish, and trap
The time-honored traditions of hunting and fishing – cornerstones of the Ohio’s heritage, economy, and community life – are being threatened.
From Oregon to New Mexico, radical proposals nationwide are looking to criminalize casting
Glen Onoko Falls exchange among land deals OK’d by Pennsylvania Game Commission
Pennsylvania game commissioners, at their April 12 quarterly meeting, approved five land acquisitions that collectively would add more than 635 acres to state game lands.
But the board’s approval of a proposed land exchange
Michigan’s December rooster pheasant hunting unit could expand
A pair of proposed changes in small game hunting regulations – one regarding woodcock, the other ring-necked pheasants – were submitted in mid-April by Michigan DNR Wildlife Division to the state Natural Resources Commission.
The best turkey hunters learn from their mistakes
“Good judgment comes from experience, and often experience comes from bad judgment.”
As I read this quote by Rita Mae Brown in an issue of Reader’s Digest recently, I instantly thought of how
