Hunting
Habitat stamp projects in the works in South Dakota
In 2020, the South Dakota Legislature approved the creation of a habitat stamp that anyone purchasing a hunting and fishing license would also be required to purchase. The money raised through this additional annual fee
Tom Venesky: Pennsylvania doe license debacle reveals hunter divide
The divide that exists among hunters is real, and it became wider when the new antlerless license issuing system opened up on June 26 in Pennsylvania.
Hunters lined up at stores, and others waited
What do higher drum counts in 2023 survey tell us about the future of Minnesota’s ruffed grouse?
One of the biggest findings in the 2023 Minnesota ruffed grouse survey was that drums per stop continued to rise from 2022, which means 2021 was the low point of the population cycle. The 2021
Backcountry Hunters and Anglers announces departure of Land Tawney, longtime CEO and president
Backcountry Hunters and Anglers announced to a surprised national conservation community on Wednesday, July 19, that Land Tawney, the group’s president and CEO, would be leaving the organization. The change is effective the end of
More to fear on CWD? A look at the tick-and-deer connection
Concerns about the effects of chronic wasting disease on deer populations continue to broil as the role of game farm escapees spreading the disease to wild deer becomes more evident.
The main point that
Gear & Gadgets: More gear to help you make the most of your time outdoors
These unisex Kimbo’s are made in the USA and completely versatile for any use you need them to execute Nature’s call.
Delta Waterfowl workshop in southeastern Minnesota on July 22 seeks to hook new duck hunters
Scott Threinen had his moment. He remembers it in vivid detail.
He was doing chores on his family dairy farm outside of Rochester, Minn., when he was 10 years old. A skein of nine giant
Court ruling may affect tax-forfeited forest land in Minnesota
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on May 25 in the Tyler vs. Hennepin County case eliminated some provisions of Minnesota’s property tax forfeiture law. Supreme Court justices ruled unanimously that the case violated the takings
Outdoor Observations: Michigan legislation reduces penalty for failing to report your deer on time
Hunters who have been concerned about the possibility of a hefty fine or even jail time for not reporting their deer kill on time, or retaining their deer harvest confirmation number, can rest a little
