Hunting
Illinois wildlife biologist John Kube remembered for his impact on deer, turkeys
Longtime Illinois DNR Forest Wildlife Biologist John Kube, a hands-on professional who had roles in the successful rehabilitation of deer and wild turkey in the state, passed away at the age of 80 on Aug.
Illinois Mixed Bag: Late Brent Manning honored at Conservation World
At this year’s Illinois State Fair, officials dedicated Conservation World 2024 in honor of the late Brent Manning, the longest-serving director of DNR and a nationally respected champion for conservation and natural resources stewardship.
Ralph Loos: Some regulation changes Illinois hunters should know heading into 2024-25 seasons
We’ve been scooped by Illinois DNR’s new version of the Illinois Digest of Hunting and Trapping Regulations, which doesn’t bother me all that much, given that DNR’s top source for news is, well, DNR.
Tips for dove, teal hunters as Sept. 1 openers near in Iowa
Early fall hunting seasons often sneak up on us faster every year. One thing, though, these early seasons are a good way to get out in the marsh or fields and get a little dog
Latitude Outdoors introduces the new Lonestar saddle with all-day comfort in mind
Comfort often comes at the expense of mobility with traditional, single-panel hunting saddles.
To solve this problem for hunters who demand the freedom to sit all day when game is active or move locations
Jeff Frischkorn: Ohio Division of Wildlife offers insight into methodology behind state’s controlled hunt draw process
Frequent Ohio Outdoor News contributing writer Larry Moore enjoyed my Aug. 16 story in the publication on the Ohio Division of Wildlife’s annual special hunt lottery.
While the story piqued Larry’s interest – having
Wisconsin State Roundup: Audit needed on DNR spending before a license fee increase is approved
Veteran reporter Tim Eisele, in this issue, dips a toe into the swirling mess that is the DNR’s budget situation. Despite the depth of Eisele’s reporting, we’re just barely scratching the surface of the DNR’s
Wisconsin research indicates hunting, trapping has little impact on coyote populations
Coyotes are doing well in Wisconsin and throughout their range across the Continental U.S. and Canada. Despite liberal regulations, hunting and trapping don’t have any significant impact on coyote numbers.
These are two takeaways
Minnesota hunters asked not to shoot ear-tagged, radio-collared research bears
The Minnesota bear hunting season opens Sunday, Sept. 1, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is once again asking hunters to avoid shooting marked research bears. These bears are marked with distinctively large, colorful
