Hunting
Outdoor News contributor Megan Plete Postol joins National Deer Association as Northeast Regional Director
New York Outdoor News contributing writer and advertising sales team member Megan Plete Postal, of Remsen, N.Y., has accepted a position with the National Deer Association as the Northeast Regional Director. She will continue her
New York DEC special license exams are set for April 12
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation recently announced that examinations for individuals seeking a license to practice the sport of falconry, become a volunteer wildlife rehabilitator, or use leashed tracking dogs to find
New York State Outdoorsmen Hall of Fame to induct nine new members on April 28
Inductees are carefully selected based on their contributions to preserve our outdoor heritage, enhance opportunity, or support the causes of conservation and outdoor sports.
Dan Ladd: Tough to control out-of-state ammunition sales, despite the efforts of a New York bill
My aunt and uncle, who I grew up next door to, were both heavy smokers. About once a month they’d hop in the car and make the 30-minute drive over to Vermont to stock up
Cost-share program, Part 4: Local options that are worth exploring
So far within this series, we’ve primarily explored cost-share options available to private landowners through the federal farm bill, administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. While these can be great options, there are usually
Air guns now legal for use in Wisconsin
While some hunting and fishing related legislative bills were still hanging fire as of press time for this issue, March 28, Gov. Tony Evers had gone ahead and signed a number of bills into law
Commentary: Be careful for what you wish when it comes to split woodcock seasons for Wisconsin
In-person and online participation in the annual Conservation Congress spring hearing will occur the week of April 8, with the in-person meetings taking place in each of the state’s 72 counties that evening. The online
Creating another generation of turkey hunters, Part 3: The hunt is on. Enjoy it.
So the hunt is about to begin. Dress your young turkey hunter up in warm camouflage clothing. If you don’t want to spring for something that will be outgrown in a year or two, opt
Understand turkey habits to tag a gobbler this spring
Hunters eventually learn mature gobblers are tough to tag. If you haven’t already, you will encounter extremely wary birds. Pressured gobblers become shy of hunter sounds, shapes, and movements. Their mysterious actions can be conquered,
