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Illinois Mixed Bag: New study suggests substantial species barrier preventing transmission of CWD to people
A new study of prion diseases, using a human cerebral organoid model, suggests there is a substantial species barrier preventing transmission of chronic wasting disease (CWD) from cervids – deer, elk, and moose – to

Dean Bortz: Turkeys get the best of me, but 2024 season was no disappointment
I guess if my only point or objective to turkey hunting was bagging a beard-swinging bird bellering in my face, then I’d have given up the sport a long time ago and gone back to

New York’s 2024 sport show season continues this summer
In 2022, the Caledonia community welcomed a professional artist to paint a large-scale mural in the downtown district of the village.

New York’s Erie, Niagara counties dole out annual sporting awards
The outdoor conservation community, including fishermen, hunters, trappers and the like, honor the stewards of New York’s natural resources every year through the county’s federation of clubs. The Erie County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs held

Lows Lower Dam work continues in Adirondacks, with access still limited for outdoor users
Summer and likely fall access to a popular but remote Adirondack fishing, camping and paddling destination remains limited due to an ongoing dam reconstruction project.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation continues

New Cowee State Forest opens up 3,700 acres for outdoor users in New York’s Rensselaer County
Public land access opportunities continue to grow in New York’s Rensselaer County. Earlier this month, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office announced the establishment of the 3,700-acre Cowee State Forest, a mosaic of parcels primarily connected to

Great Father’s Day gift ideas for outdoor enthusiasts
Whether Dad is at the range or on a date-night with Mom, Vortex’s team has his eyes covered with stylish and practical new glasses full of features tailored to hunters , anglers, and shooters everywhere.

Which trucks and SUVs offer the best off-road capabilities for your outdoor pursuits?
For most Outdoor News readers, off-roading isn’t a hobby; it’s a need.
Whether it’s traversing rugged terrain to access a downed deer, planting trees and maintaining food plots, or hauling treestands into the back

Number of CWD-positive tests in Wisconsin deer continues to grow
During Wisconsin’s 2023 CWD reporting year, April 1, 2023, through March 31, the DNR reports that 17,329 wild deer were tested and 1,586 were found to be CWD positive.
This compares to 2022, when