Hunting
Histories Forgotten: The 1870s saw the rise of the sportsman in Illinois
Before the 1870s, in Illinois, market men – men who hunted for profit – exercised free reign over state natural resources deemed wildlife.
Despite economic downturns and social upheavals, Illinois’ fertile fields, ample transportation systems,
Coyote contest ban in New York, a line in the sand?
Judging from what I’ve heard from coyote hunters recently, the legislation passed by both houses to ban coyote hunting contests, if signed by the governor, will accomplish very little other than political chest pounding. If
New York Department of Environmental Conservation offering Next Step courses for hunters and trappers
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is encouraging hunters who have completed a hunter, bowhunter, or trapper education certification course to consider taking a “Next Step” course.
Taught by Hunter Education Program
New York exams for falconry, wildlife rehab, tracking dog handler are August 11
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation recently announced that examinations for those seeking a license to practice the sport of falconry, become a volunteer wildlife rehabilitator, or use leashed tracking dogs to find
New York’s pheasant raising program dates back more than a century, and hunters depend on it
It’s a heart-stopping experience that avid bird hunters never tire of.
You’re stomping through the brush behind your faithful dog as it eagerly unravels a fresh scent, while you tighten the grip on your
New York Mixed Bag: Inaugural Long Island spring turkey season both a milestone and success
A mix of outdoor-related news stories from across New York published in the July 14, 2023, edition of New York Outdoor News.
Braddock Bay Wildlife Management Area offers suburban hunting in New York’s Monroe County
Mention Braddock Bay to most sportsmen and women and their immediate thought is fishing, and with good reason. The major slice of Lake Ontario is a great departure point out into the big water, but
Wisconsin DNR conservation wardens deal with deer carcass littering
Department of Natural Resources Conservation Warden Evan Fox, of Washburn County, gets tons of complaints about people leaving deer carcasses or deer parts on public property, but when someone left one on First Street in
The latest and greatest in compound bows for 2023
The archery season is right around the corner, so it’s time to get that new bow and practice before opening day. The good news? After pandemic-related inventory challenges, most shops have plenty of in-stock products,
