Hunting
New hunting season in Illinois opens at tree level on Aug. 1
Illinois lost an estimated 20,000 squirrel hunters between 2012 and 2022 – part of an ongoing decline in overall hunter participation that had begun three decades prior.
But something – no one is quite
Ice Age history comes to life at Wisconsin’s Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area
Imagine nearly 5,000 acres of undeveloped forest dotted with small lakes, plenty of hunting and trapping opportunities, remote camping sites, and miles of hiking trails.
Sound too good to be true? It might, but
Wisconsin Conservation Congress asks NRB for help in funding youth congress
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) heard how the Youth Conservation Congress is helping young people make connections and expand their horizons within the state’s conservation community.
At the board’s June 24 meeting, Kyle
New York’s statewide fishing and hunting report on July 17, 2026
Fishing at the forefront, but hunting seasons also on the mind. Here’s New York’s fishing and hunting report on July 16, 2026.
Wisconsin Mixed Bag: NRB to Convene Special Meeting July 23 on Wolf Damage Payments Emergency Rule
The Natural Resources Board (NRB) will convene for a special virtual meeting at 8 a.m. Thursday, July 23, to act on a request from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on an emergency rule related
Bill expanding deer rifle capacity in Illinois needs signature
Illinois deer hunters are one step away from seeing another significant firearms regulation change, as Senate Bill 2756 awaits action by Gov. JB Pritzker.
Meanwhile, the coming deer season will include a potential caveat:
Wisconsin DNR’s Lobner is navigating knife-edge fine budget line
While legislators lambasted the Wisconsin DNR for cuts to fish, wildlife, and parks programs since budget woes became more definitive in early March, the man in charge of those programs has been looking for ways
Dredging project to boost habitat begins Lake Onalaska restoration on Minnesota/Wisconsin border
Restoration efforts are underway on Mississippi River’s Lake Onalaska with the first of eight dredging projects aimed at restoring fish habitat, improving water quality and benefiting other wildlife.
After more than two years of
What about a mutt for your next bird dog? Get the most out of your mixed-breed in the field
You want a great hunting dog, but the only papers he came with were lining his kennel at the shelter. Think you still have a chance?
Absolutely, say trainers who have worked with mixed
