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Turkey programs making progress in Illinois in attempt to address population declines
After a spring season described as a “bounce-back” of sorts, Illinois turkey hunters have been treated to a couple more pieces of good news.
DNR has followed through on its promise to modernized its

Rimfire groundhogs: Get in on this overlooked action of summer
There was a time when hunting groundhogs was a very active part of the summertime for hunters. Not so these days, as it is often hard to see any hunters out in the heat. <br

Proposed project on Kaskaskia River in Illinois concerns waterfowlers, outdoor recreationists
A proposed project on the Kaskaskia River near Baldwin, Ill., has waterfowl hunters and outdoor recreation enthusiasts concerned about the future of a popular wildlife destination.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the

New York hunters react to likely coyote contest ban as legislation awaits governor’s signature
The reaction in the hunting community to legislation passed by both houses which, if signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, will ban coyote and squirrel hunting contests has hunters frustrated.
The bill, S4099/A2917, passed

Burnett County giant bear ties for Wisconsin’s archery state record
At 6-foot-1 and 315 pounds, Bill Foster is a big man.
An experienced hunter with archery pro shop experience and two Oconto County trophy black bears under his belt, one might think he

Changing seasonal temperatures are affecting game and fish
Systematic changes to average seasonal temperatures and precipitation are already affecting Midwest fish and wildlife populations. Unfortunately, more dramatic change is on the way.
Because future natural resources managers will no longer be able

Coyotes are becoming a bit too bold around the farm
Of all the canine furbearers, I get why some people mistake a coyote for a domestic dog.
Depending on the pelt coloration, and even vocalizations, domestic dogs and coyotes have some similarities. Behavior,

Streams of Thought: Minnesota Outdoor News wants your Outdoor Leaders Award nominations
It’s July, which, among other things, means Outdoor News is on the hunt for 2023 Outdoor Leaders Award nominations.
The deadline for said nominations this year is Aug. 4. We deviated a bit from

Bluffland Whitetails Association in Minnesota commits to governor’s deer opener after MDHA drops out
The Bluffland Whitetails Association confirmed earlier this week that it will join the cast that produces the Minnesota Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener this fall, the location yet to be determined.
The development comes after