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Outdoor Observations: Michigan biologists have done a fine job of managing the state’s turkey population
Turkey populations seem to be declining in many states to the south, but not so much in Michigan.
Michigan DNR Turkey Specialist Adam Bump said the state’s turkey population appears to be stable. That’s

Julie Sandstrom elected national board chair of Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock
The Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society (RGS & AWS) announced today that Julie Sandstrom has been elected as its board chair.
Sandstrom is co-owner and chief financial officer of Sandstrom’s, a

Michigan turkeys, now well established, originated from a flock of semi-domestic hens
There’s a good chance that the longbeard you level your sights on this spring isn’t completely wild.
Just ask Al Stewart. Michigan’s wild turkey population – or quasi wild, depending upon purity standards –

New hunting, fishing licenses on sale now in Ohio
Hunting and fishing licenses for 2024-25 are on sale now, according to the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. An Ohio hunting or fishing license opens endless opportunities to spend time outdoors and contributes to

Ohio DNR pitches season blueprint for fall migratory bird hunting
The ODNR Division of Wildlife made its proposals for waterfowl and other migratory bird seasons before the Ohio Wildlife Council in February.
The following is a rundown of the proposed season dates.

Ohio teen scores a big double with whitetail, mule deer last fall
It was a Sweet Sixteenth birthday celebration in a deer way for Avery Semler.
The London, Ohio, teen harvested not one, but two trophy bucks last November – the month she legally became old

Minnesota Reader Stories: Restoring grandfather’s duck decoys conjure memories of past hunts
Many years ago, my grandpa took me aside at duck camp and handed me a few old and beat-up foam Herter’s diver decoys.
“These rode the waves many times, with me and your great

Some of the biggest coyotes ever taken in Pennsylvania’s Mosquito Creek contest shot this year
The Mosquito Creek Sportsmen Club, in Clearfield County, Pa., recently finished its 33rd annual coyote hunt. For the first time in hunt history, the top three entries all weighed over 50 pounds.
With thousands

Pennsylvania’s ATV trail connector extension gets mixed reviews
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will continue to operate a controversial ATV Regional Trail Connector in state forests in the Northern Tier at least through the 2025 riding season, expanding a pilot