Hunting
Legacy, environment bills discussed at Minnesota Capitol
The Minnesota legislative session ends in less than a month, and as the countdown progresses, several major bills contain items of interest to Outdoor News readers.
They start with the supplemental finance and policy
Commentary: Wildlife funding diversions and why we should be paying attention
As is the case for many Americans, Joe Arterburn’s money doesn’t go as far as it used to. On the one hand, it’s being whittled away by inflation. On the other hand, Arterburn is spending
Minnesota’s Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund renewal to be on state ballot in November
The 2023 Minnesota legislative session was busy with historic budgets and appropriations. As millions and billions of dollars was spread among bills, projects, and agencies, another bill passed that should draw the attention of anyone
Notes off a soiled cuff: CWD problem in Pennsylvania steadily growing worse
The situation with chronic wasting disease in Pennsylvania is steadily growing worse, Game Commission board members and staff stressed at their recent meeting. And it’s happening quickly.
In Wildlife Management Unit 4A, there were
Groups sound off pro and con on Pennsylvania’s Sunday hunting bill
Legislation to remove the prohibition on Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania remains a work in progress, according to the chairman of the House Game and Fisheries Committee.
During an April 9 committee hearing on a
Commentary: Opposed to end of year-round coyote hunting on public land in Michigan
On March 14, the Michigan Natural Resources Commission voted 4-2 to close the year-round coyote hunting season for three months from April 16 to July 14.
Despite hours of public testimony against the closure
Minnesota DNR seeking public comment on Lac qui Parle WMA master plan update
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in the Lac qui Parle Wildlife Management Area to share their thoughts on a draft update of the master plan for the popular hunting, fishing and
Bear season approved in Louisiana for first time in 37 years
On April 9, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission voted unanimously to give final approval to establish a black bear season, running Dec. 7-22, 2024. The announcement highlights the state’s successful black bear recovery efforts.
Michigan DNR looks to hire conservation officers for ’25 training academy
If you or someone you know has dreamed of a career among the ranks of Michigan’s conservation officers, listen up: The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for the training academy that starts
