Hunting
Dean Bortz: It was a turkey hunt like never seen before…
John Madden could have made the call on a first-season gobbler finally killed by yours truly in Zone 7’s Vilas County.
“And there goes Bortz yet again, rumblin’, bumblin’, and stumblin’ through the woods.
Commentary: After Boundary Waters vote, no public lands are off-limits
When Congress voted last month to overturn the 20-year minerals withdrawal conserving the headwaters of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, hunters and anglers across the country took notice – and not just because the
Top options for mid-sized 4×4 SUVs, trucks for the outdoors enthusiast
For many who regularly enjoy various outdoor pursuits, a mid-sized 4×4 pickup or SUV often hits a sweet spot for that interest, balancing towing ability, cargo capacity, and off-road performance with manageable driving dimensions for
Widlife to benefit from NWTF, Illinois DNR tree distribution project
A new statewide habitat effort put thousands of wildlife-friendly trees and shrubs into the hands of Illinois landowners this spring, while improving habitat for wild turkeys across the state.
The Illinois National Wild Turkey
Looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift for the dad that loves the outdoors? Start here
Impervious to a “honey do” list, Father’s Day is the perfect time for Dad to park the mower and hop in the boat, pitch a tent, or open up some cool gifts for the outdoors
Man wrongly convicted of killing 2 Michigan hunters in 1990 agrees to $5.25M settlement
A man who spent nearly 21 years in prison for the deaths of two Michigan hunters agreed to a $5.25 million settlement after accusing police of failing to turn over evidence that could have helped
Minnesota DNR, license agents prepare for June 9 launch of electronic licensing system
Bait shop owners and license agents in Minnesota are preparing for a June 9 release of the new Electronic Licensing System, but some retailers had criticisms of equipment costs following recent training webinars.
During
Deer from Hunters Feeding Illinois provided 138,900 meals
Hunters Feeding Illinois distributed 366 pounds of lean protein to food pantries across Illinois during the 2025-26 hunting season – providing an estimated 128,900 meals in 48 counties.
The donated venison has an estimated
Outdoor Insights: Legal action in corner crossing debate, and a job that sounds too good to be true
“It doesn’t matter what side of the barbed wire or political aisle you stand on, we are all public land owners with a vested interest in our public lands,” said Ryan Callaghan, BHA president and
