Hunting
Pennsylvania Game Commission dove fields popular with hunters
Agency’s program of adding attractive dove fields to state game lands is a well-received initiative among dove hunters.
Survey: Duck numbers take a tumble
Total populations were estimated at 34.2 million, down by 12% from last survey, and “total duck estimate in the Traditional Survey Area was the lowest in nearly 20 years.”
New gun law answers, communication still lacking
When Gov. Kathy Hochul brought together state legislators for an “extraordinary” session in late June, and waved the three-day discussion period before passing the Concealed Carry Improvement Act on July 1, there was a sense
Outdoor News Sounding Board: What’s your dog’s favorite bird to hunt and why?
Dogs are an essential part of Game Fair with over 4,000 of them attending the event each year representing a multitude of shapes, sizes and breeds. The search was on for dogs that like pursuing
CWD confirmed in quarantined Winona County deer herd
This herd has been officially quarantined since October 2020 and is part of the Board of Animal Health’s (Board’s) investigation into the CWD-positive Beltrami County herd.
Hunting regs, deer hunting licenses now available
According to DNR, deer hunters will find healthy deer populations, ample harvest opportunities, and a continued commitment to managing chronic wasting disease management adaptively statewide.
DNR announces CWD sampling changes
One notable difference this fall will be fewer self-service sampling stations than in previous seasons.
Never too early to scout deer food sources
Make time to visit hunting spots to ascertain foods deer eat there.
Controlled deer hunting in local parks a good idea
If your local park doesn’t do it, find out why.
