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Sharecropping continues on state land in Michigan; here’s how it works for wildlife
Across Michigan, farmers are prepping fields and wetlands on state game and parks and recreation areas through partnerships with Department of Natural Resources managers that benefit both sides.
The sharecropping agreements allow farmers to

Histories Forgotten: Illinois sportsmen in 1930s repair and organize
During the early 1930s, both the economy and nature were in desperate need of repair. The Great Depression was wreaking havoc across the country.
Record drought conditions over much of the nation’s southwest and

Call like you mean it to attract mid-season toms
There’s a reason you don’t see really good turkey callers shun mouth calls. While it’s possible to cover the turkey’s vocabulary with slates and box calls, the diaphragm call is the best option if you

Michigan DNR discards 12,000 pounds of diseased or metal-tainted venison in 2023
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has discarded more than 12,000 pounds of donated venison since last season as a result of tests that have uncovered metal fragments and chronic wasting disease.
In August

Michigan’s statewide fishing and hunting report on May 3, 2024
Turkey season off to good start; morels are popping. Here’s a look at the Michigan fishing and hunting report on May 3, 2024.
Stephen Smith appointed as Pennsylvania Game Commission’s executive director after Bryan Burhans resigns
The Pennsylvania Game Commission has a new executive director.
Stephen Smith, who has served as deputy executive director since February, was appointed to his new role April 29 by the Board of Game Commissioners,

Gretchen Steele: Public libraries overlooked as hubs for outdoor enthusiasts
In a world dominated by digital screens and virtual landscapes, the call of the wild remains as potent as ever. For outdoorsmen and women, the allure of nature’s grandeur, the thrill of adventure, and the

Ohio’s statewide fishing and hunting report on May 3, 2024
Fishing has been better with receding levels. A look at the Ohio fishing and hunting report on May 3, 2024.

Pennsylvania turkey hunters complete every slam recognized by the National Wild Turkey Federation
Two Luzerne County, Pa., residents recently accomplished one of the rarest feats in the world of turkey hunting, and they did it just 13 days apart.
Tony Hudak, of Noxen, and Alden resident Ed