Hunting
Are nuisance permits an answer for Schuyler County farmers feeling pinched by deer in Illinois?
Schuyler County has long been part of a region in Illinois appreciated for its deer population.
But too much of a good thing is starting to eat at farmers in the county. More than
Federal duck count offers hope for 2024 waterfowlers
Breeding duck numbers are up for the first time since 2015, and wetland conditions have improved across wide swathes of the all-important prairie pothole region, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s 2024 Waterfowl
Study shows ranges of mallards, teal, northern pintails have shifted
The autumn and winter ranges of three species of economically important dabbling ducks in the Midwest have shifted since the 1960s, according to research co-authored by scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey, Ducks Unlimited and
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
