Hunting
Wisconsin deer hunters supply legislators with long list of overall grievances
Following another disappointing gun season, about 150 hunters from northern Wisconsin gathered at a legislator-sponsored listening session to vent their frustrations at the Woodruff Town Hall Thursday, Dec. 21.
A common theme heard from
Prairie chicken quandary getting Minnesota DNR’s attention
Minnesota DNR officials have seen a steady decline in the prairie chicken population in northwestern Minnesota in recent years.
Emily Hutchins, DNR Erskine assistant area wildlife manager, said there are numerous factors causing the
Ingredients of accuracy: Common complaints among rifle hunters and how to tighten those groups
Straight-walled cartridge rifles dominate the regular gun season with hunters happy to put down their shotguns. They scooped up the initial offerings coming to market. It seemed reasonable at the time to think any rifle
Sport show season just ahead: Here are shows to target across New York and surrounding states
No sooner does the holiday season end then the sports show season begins. Across New York, as well as in other Northeastern states, sports shows that feature hunting, fishing and trapping products and services are
New York’s statewide fishing and hunting report on Jan. 4, 2024
Frustration setting in for anglers hoping for solid ice. A look at the New York fishing and hunting report from across the state on Jan. 4, 2024.
Pheasants Forever helps expand public access in southern Minnesota through new Build a Wildlife Area project
Pheasants Forever announced a new Build a Wildlife Area project in the organization’s home state of Minnesota. The Washington Lake Waterfowl Production Area now provides 77 acres of publicly accessible uplands, supporting a corridor of
Hunting accidents are on the decline in New York, but incidents still occur
Based on the number of participants, statistics show hunting is one of the safest outdoor sports. But as the saying goes, “things happen.”
Even though hunting accidents in New York have been on
Goodbye to ‘Bud’ and a record nontypical buck: Looking back on the top outdoor stories from Minnesota in 2023
In 2023, Minnesotans from all walks of life remembered the legendary Bud Grant, who died in March. Citizens will reap the benefits of his contributions to the state’s outdoors scene for decades to come.
Minnesota, McLeod County loses conservation icon in Dr. Virgil C. Voigt
Minnesota, the McLeod County area in particular, has lost a conservation icon and ambassador. Dr. Virgil C. Voigt, a retired veterinarian, lifelong conservationist and outdoorsman, and a well-respected community leader who worked tirelessly to improve
