Hunting
Minnesota, Missouri use sales tax to fund conservation; should Wisconsin follow suit?
Hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses have traditionally provided most of the funding for state natural resources departments, but as license buyer numbers fall and are expected to decrease even more, some states have made efforts
New York Mixed Bag: Applications being accepted for 2024 Janice & Paul Keesler Scholarships
The Janice & Paul Keesler Scholarship Fund is accepting applications from qualified students who wish to receive scholarship assistance. These scholarships are potentially available to any New York State resident who has been accepted into
New York DEC debuts self-printed license era
Sporting licenses officially go on sale Monday, Aug. 5, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. That, after what might be called a “soft” launch of yet another new system, or portion
New crossbows can be pricey, but almost always effective
The crossbow craze isn’t losing momentum as more states allow the use of these speedsters, with some even reaching speeds of more than 500 feet per second. Some models cost more than a trusty deer
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership names new president and CEO
The board of directors of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP) announced on Monday the appointment of Joel Pedersen as the group’s new president and CEO.
Pedersen brings 30-plus years of leadership and outdoors
Wolf grabs dog just 15 feet from Woodruff, Wis., woman
“It’s hard to determine where a wolf will be at 6:30 in the morning,” said USDA Wildlife Services district supervisor Dave Ruid. But Denise Coron found out the hard way that a wolf could be
Wisconsin Mixed Bag: NRB meeting Aug. 14, deer unit scope statement up for action
The Natural Resources Board will meet in-person at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14 at the St. Croix Casino in Turtle Lake. The board will act on items 1-4 and 7-8 on the agenda, which is
Analyzing the numbers: Buck kill declines 34% over long term in 10 northern Wisconsin counties
As Wisconsin Outdoor News interviewed hunters, loggers, and business owners for the recent five-part series about the deer herd situation in northern Wisconsin, the message that came up repeatedly was that deer hunting has been
What to consider when deciding if reloading ammunition is for you
Is reloading right for you? Yes and no. Yes – if you love shooting and do a fair amount. No – if you are in it for the money. There are trade-offs to any major
