Hunting
Sheep show sets records, raises $6.4 million for wild sheep conservation
Earlier this month, a record $6.4 million was raised in one night for wild sheep conservation at the Wild Sheep Foundation’s 47th annual convention in Reno, Nev.
During the event, a record $600,000 was
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Outdoor News seeking Person of the Year Award nominations through Feb. 29
Outdoor News will accept nominations for it 24th Person of the Year award through Feb. 29. Do you know a conservationist in the state who, with little fanfare, goes about his or her business of
Minnesota bills address White Earth State Forest transfer, native prairies, changes to deer firearms opener
The first week of the Minnesota legislative session is in the books, and there were a handful of bills discussed at committee hearings as well as other bills introduced on the House and Senate floor
Snow geese on their way to the Dakotas, Minnesota ahead of schedule this year
If you’re a spring snow goose hunter and you don’t have your gear ready to roll, the time to do so is nigh.
Spring-like weather south of Minnesota and the Dakotas throughout most of
Trappers monitoring fur auctions with limited opportunities left this season in Illinois
Aside from those who target river otters and beavers, Illinois trappers closed out the trapping season Feb. 15.
The otter and beaver seasons run through March 31. Overall, success was mixed this year, and
Habitat restoration effort launched in Starved Rock Pool on the Illinois River
A habitat restoration effort led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers designed to restore submerged aquatic vegetation in the Starved Rock Pool of the Illinois River was officially launched on Feb. 14.
U.S.
Carlyle Lake holding big numbers of light geese as conservation order opens in Illinois
The much-anticipated 2024 Light Goose Conservation Order season has arrived, prompting a spectacular grand finale for North American waterfowl hunters.
Reports are streaming in from Illinois where strong numbers of light geese are building
Illinois Mixed Bag: New kayak launch planned for Wilmington
Anglers and paddlers who frequent the Kankakee River will have a new option, according to local officials. The city of Wilmington is getting a new kayak launch on North Island Park, Mayor Ben Dietz announced
Ralph Loos: Report shines light on top complaints of Illinois deer hunters
The only way a deer hunter in Illinois could get more attention than he or she already gets is if Taylor Swift showed up in a neighboring tree to gleefully watch him or her hunt.<br
