Hunting
Ralph Loos: Turkey season is months away, but turkey concern here every day
We’re at the end of another Illinois deer season, shooting snow geese is not as satisfying as it was in 1998, and ice fishing appears to be a “come and go” proposition this winter.
Commentary: New York sportsmen and Suffolk County Parks are partners in conservation
In these times of increased challenges for sportsmen and women looking to find hunting opportunities in New York it is encouraging whenever we see local government agencies working to address this issue for our hunters.<br
Illinois Mixed Bag: Carlyle, Shelbyville accepting Christmas trees to improve fish habitat
Lake Shelbyville officials are collecting old trees in Sullivan and Shelbyville to reuse to improve the lake’s fisheries next year.
Trees for Lake Shelbyville will be collected in Sullivan 66 Gas Station in Sullivan
Female hunters take three of four deer at Lost Mound Unit hunt in Illinois
Sixteen families participated in the first Family Deer Hunt Nov. 18-19 at Lost Mound Unit in Savanna.
The hunt, hosted by the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, combined the former Youth
New Illinois law creates set of 3-year licenses
A new Illinois law that went into effect Jan. 1 allows residents to obtain a hunting, fishing, trapping or sportsmen’s combination license that is good for three years.
State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, filed
Study shows that hunter harvest reduction can boost wild turkey numbers
In a study in the Journal of Wildlife Management, researchers found male turkey survival is 30% higher in nonhunted populations. That’s good news for managers looking for ways to bolster males in the population, said
New York Woods and Waters: Dutchess County WMA is a solid deer and turkey spot
It’s not the biggest wildlife management area at just 250 acres, but when you’re looking for public hunting access in southeastern New York, the Baxtertown Woods WMA isn’t to be overlooked.
Dan Ladd: Is coyote contest ban just the start for anti-hunters in New York?
Reading Gov. Kathy Hochul’s press release announcing her signing legislation that bans coyote hunting contests, among others, it’s included supporters/commenters reads like a “who’s who” list of anti-hunters.
Of course, no one from the
Heading west to hunt mule deer? Following these steps can help fill tags
Few things are as much fun as an out-of-state hunting trip. Not only will there be a strong sense of adventure, but there will be months of increasing anticipation.
In many cases you will
