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Upper Mississippi River Refuge set to celebrate 100 years
Will Dilg may be unknown to most hunters, trappers, and anglers who enjoy Mississippi River outings, but that should no longer be the case in 2024, with this year marking the 100th anniversary of the

63% of Illinois archery turkey hunters used crossbows during recent fall season
A few hundred more hunters hit the woods for Illinois’ fall turkey season this year – good news for an endeavor that has lost luster here and in other states.
One reason for the

Pennsylvania man convicted in drone deer recovery sting intends to appeal
The owner of a drone deer recovery business in Chester County was found guilty of several counts following an undercover sting operation by the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
Joshua Wingenroth, 35, was found guilty of

Fish and Wildlife Department proposes moose hunt in northeastern Vermont as winter ticks remain an issue
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department has proposed issuing 180 moose hunting permits in Vermont’s Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) E in the northeastern corner of the state in a continued effort to reduce the impact

New York Mixed Bag: Attendees exposed to parasite illness at Westchester County game dinners
The Westchester County Department of Health is investigating two cases of toxoplasmosis, a parasite infection, for those who were exposed after attending two game dinners held Jan. 19-20 at the Moses Taylor Jr. American Legion

Dan Ladd: Some concern exists as New York goes to print sporting licenses later this year
It’s an ever-changing world in New York’s sporting community, exemplified by last month’s announcement that come this August when sporting licenses go on sale, we will be going to plain paper licenses and carcass tags.

Gearing up for a new pup? Here are some training essentials
Springtime is new-puppy time for a lot of folks.
The arrival of a fresh recruit comes with a healthy dose of optimism, and the promise of a dozen or so good years ahead of

Talking turkey with NWTF Hall-of-Famer Chris Kirby
I recently had the pleasure of talking (turkey) with Chris Kirby of Springville, N.Y., just a few days after he received a prestigious honor. Kirby was named to the Grand National Calling Championships Hall of

Raising River: The path with a new pup is a winding road
Ten years ago, a kitten crawled into my husband’s open toolbox while he was on a hunting trip. It refused to leave. On his way home, my husband called, inquiring whether I would consider getting