Hunting
Federal survey shows breeding ducks down 7%: What does it mean for hunters this season?
Before the federal duck survey was released last Friday, waterfowl managers were cautiously optimistic that the breeding population would increase in 2023, in large part because of vastly improved wetland conditions in spring 2022 and
Annie Oakley Fall Classic bringing women shooters together in Illinois
Robin Sheehan, founder and president of the Annie Oakley Shooters of Northern Illinois, which is hosting the Fall Classic, provided some great insight into why women are under-represented at shooting ranges and competitions.
Illinois Mixed Bag: Pritzker signs shooting complex measure
A mix of outdoor-related news stories from across Illinois published in the Aug. 25, 2023 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
Illinois hunters watching coyote legislation out of New York
A few months after a national group launched a campaign to ban coyote hunting contests in Illinois, lawmakers in another state have taken steps to make such events illegal.
The New York State Assembly
Here’s how to maximize your trail cameras this deer season
The Illinois deer season starts in just about a month, so if you have not surveyed your deer herd yet, you still have some time.
Bucks will be in the process of shedding their
Behind the Scenes: Phil Borsdorf’s new role with Illinois DNR includes maintaining hunter heritage
Illinois-native Phil Borsdorf recently returned to DNR to serve as the Hunter Heritage Program manager. Borsdorf previously worked for DNR as an associate wildlife biologist and district natural heritage biologist, where his efforts were focused
Confidence lacking in New York’s background check debut
There’s a great deal of skepticism over the Concealed Carry Improvement Act mandated firearms and ammunition background check system that’s about to roll out in the months ahead.
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Commentary: Let’s rethink the banning of coyote hunting contests in New York
The Federated Sportsmen’s Clubs of Ulster County is an organization comprised of 32 independent member organizations and over 4,900 individual members. These individual members are New York residents, most of whom reside Ulster County, with
New York Mixed Bag: Hunters, public encouraged to participate in summer wild turkey survey
A mix of outdoor-related news stories from across New York published in the Aug. 25, 2023 edition of New York Outdoor News.
