Hunting
Which hunting rifle is best for you? Here’s how the various actions work
Most hunters know there are bolt-action rifles and lever-actions rifle and autoloading rifles. A few even remember pump action rifles and break actions and even falling block actions! But how does each work?
Chris Bartelt receives Wisconsin’s Shikar-Safari Club Wildlife Officer of the Year Award
Chris Bartelt, law enforcement supervisor for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in Woodruff, has received the 2025 Shikar-Safari Club International Wildlife Officer of the Year Award.
The award is presented each year to
Education expo brings outdoors to thousands of Wisconsin students, teachers
Outdoor experiences reached 5,013 Wisconsin students, teachers, and chaperones during two free events in Milwaukee and Poynette in May.
Each year the Midwest Outdoor Heritage Education Expo (MOHEE) brings direct access to outdoor pursuits
Steve McComas: June is when Minnesota waters really hit their stride
For many outdoor enthusiasts in Minnesota, the summer opener is Memorial Day. I have been on lakes since ice-out and all indications are the lake critters and plants are on hitting their stride for early
Wisconsin DNR warden investigation results in Waupaca County poaching arrest
A Shawano County man is facing a total of eight felony and misdemeanor charges in connection with an alleged deer poaching case in Wisconsin’s Waupaca County.
Dylan J. Wolff, 27, of Pulcifer, has been
Coverts landowner workshop will run Aug. 6-9 in Woodruff, Wis.
One of the best deals a private woodland owner can find these days is three free days of wildlife and land management opportunities at a Coverts workshop that shares information on forestry and wildlife management.<br
Project to boost mallard numbers in Great Lakes states hits Phase Two
Mallard hens outfitted with solar-powered GPS transmitters in Illinois and four other Great Lakes states were monitored over a three-year period to study “ecological and anthropogenic factors affecting movement and population dynamics.”
Simply put,
Wisconsin Mixed Bag: New ATV, UTV rules kicked in June 1
The Department of Natural Resources urges ATV and UTV riders to review recent law changes that took effect June 1. Numerous law changes and updates pertaining to ATV and UTV operation are detailed in the
Minnesota turkey hunters take third most birds in state history
Minnesota’s spring turkey hunters killed almost 1,650 fewer birds than last year, but 2026 was still one of the top harvest years in state history.
Based on preliminary numbers, this year’s total harvest for
