Hunting
Early turkey season began wet, snowy for Illinois youth hunters
Snow, sleet and frigid conditions greeted hunters at the top of the state on both days of the first weekend. Heavy rains and threats of flooding affected hunting in southern parts of the state. The
Minnesota DNR finalizes trapping rule changes to minimize accidental take of lynx
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced on March 31 that it has finalized trapping rule changes to help minimize the risk of accidental take of federally-threatened Canada lynx in Minnesota.
In February, Federal
Entire flock euthanized as Avian flu outbreak rocks state pheasant farm in New York
Pheasant hunting across New York will likely take a serious hit this fall following an outbreak of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Reynolds Game
Streams of thought: Get involved in the outdoor legislation process if you care
It’s tempting for readers of this publication to call me – or someone else who happens to answer the phone at Outdoor News HQ – to offer up an earful about the horrors of legislation
Hungry deer targeting livestock food, trees of farmers in Minnesota
The winter has been severe for wildlife across Minnesota. Heavy snow came early and is hanging around, forcing wildlife to find other avenues for food – often food intended for livestock.
Deer, especially, are
Success starts before the turkey opener: here’s how to be ready
Going out and hoping to kill a bird on opening day without any knowledge of where they are roosting, frequenting, or liking to hang out is tough. It is done every opening morning by tons
Spring bird migration lagging behind schedule in the Dakotas
Winter conditions that have affected eastern South Dakota since December are proving to be a roadblock for those waterfowl looking to migrate into and through the area this spring, but the doors may start to
Snow goose hunters in Minnesota, Dakotas are awaiting the ‘big push’
Due to significant snowpack in the eastern Dakotas and parts of western Minnesota and well-below-average spring temperatures, the snow goose migration, wildlife officials say, is roughly two to three weeks behind schedule, with daytime high
Outdoor observations: Looking into important Michigan legislation that pertains to the outdoors
I give a thumbs down to HB 4135. Senate Bill 52, on the other hand, I’ll give a thumbs up.
