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Wisconsin’s spring waterfowl survey shows positive results
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that data is now available from the annual spring survey of breeding waterfowl. The survey indicated stable population numbers and habitat conditions for migratory birds.

Wisconsin’s recent trend in rooster numbers best in years
Spring surveys showed an increasing trend for pheasants, especially in northwest Wisconsin.
Chris Pollentier, DNR research scientist, reported at the July 1 meeting of the DNR Pheasant Advisory Committee, that pheasant observations were above

Joint Finance Committee eliminates hunting, fishing license fee hikes in Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s hunters, trappers, and anglers will likely have mixed reactions to the new state budget that was hurriedly put together by the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee (JFC) and signed by Gov. Tony Evers on July

Here’s what to know as fall hunting seasons lie just ahead in New York
Nothing says fall is coming like hunting and trapping licenses going on sale, which occurs in early August. Hunters can also can begin applying for deer management permits. This year, however, things could look a

A pup’s good joint health is a life-long commitment
The arthritis in the front right elbow of my late black Lab developed slowly, then seemingly all at once.
Buddy was nearly 9 years old, a seasoned waterfowl and upland hunter with countless days

Outdoor Insights: Shining some light on the ‘Make America Beautiful Again Commission’
In the middle of public lands and roadless rules debates, another announcement slipped past the nation’s outdoors media earlier this month. On Thursday, July 3, the Trump administration issued an executive order establishing a Make

Montana proposes changes to increase wolf harvest
The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Department is proposing changes to wolf trapping and hunting regulations aimed at bringing down the number of wolves across the state, as required by law.
The FW&P proposal

South Dakota seeks comment on controversial mountain lion proposal
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission is once again at the center of a heated debate over mountain lion management, as the group considers a new proposal that would expand the use of

Minnesota Mixed Bag: Nominations sought for Outdoor News’ Outdoor Leaders Award
Outdoor News is seeking nominations for its annual Outdoor Leaders Award, which recognizes the fine conservation work of a group from Minnesota. The deadline for nominations is July 25, and the winner will be announced