Hunting
Bobcat management plan finalized by New York DEC
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has released a final 2024-2033 Management Plan for bobcat in New York State. The plan provides a comprehensive review and update of the status of New York
New York academy graduates 26 Environmental Conservation Officers
On Dec. 20, a ceremony was held in Syracuse to welcome 26 new graduates of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s 24th Basic School for New York State Environmental Conservation Police Officers.
Here’s how to plan a turkey hunt on western tribal lands in the U.S.
To a great extent, my hunting life has revolved around planning a spring turkey season that keeps me in the woods from late March through Memorial Day. To do that requires creativity and lots of
Minnesota hunting trio with Capable Partners organization hits it big with 2024 bucks
It appeared as a bobbing, black dot on the horizon, hundreds of yards away. Jason Sorenson, who was perched in a treestand, got the attention of his friend, Evan Newton, in a blind below and
Make the most of low-light opportunities on mature bucks
Many hunters become consistent at harvesting big bucks. How have they become so effective at outwitting “master” bucks? I’ve learned from a few successful hunters that they hunt isolated pockets, beds downwind of prominent doe
Bob Gwizdz: Michigan’s pheasant release program still gaining support
Elvis, my number one bird hunting partner, went on point in the tall grass, maybe 25 yards ahead of me.
I got there directly, stomped around in the grass for about 10 yards, then
New York’s statewide fishing and hunting report on Jan. 2, 2025
Ice fishing is on the minds of many across the state. Here’s a look at the New York fishing and hunting report on Jan. 2, 2025.
South Dakota limits number of Black Hills nonresident turkey tags
Turkey hunters venturing on an out-of-state trip for the spring season will face new challenges in South Dakota in 2025.
A recent policy shift capped the number of spring turkey-hunting licenses for nonresidents in
Tom Venesky: An unorthodox defense of invasive plants in Pennsylvania
Making the case in support of invasive plant species in Pennsylvania isn’t a popular one, but sometimes the benefits to wildlife are undeniable.
Some of my best small-game hunting hotspots are dominated by invasives.
