Hunting
Ralph Loos: Cranes aren’t a problem in Illinois – but they aren’t innocent, either
Talks I give throughout the year to hunting and fishing clubs around Illinois typically end with a round of questions that almost always includes, “How do you coach your writers to write what hunters and
Significant donation will cover entry fees for Boone and Crockett Club Records Program
A long-time Lifetime Associate and benefactor to conservation has provided the Boone and Crockett Club the opportunity to waive entry processing fees into the organization’s Records program.
Thanks to the generous donation, the Boone
Joe Hackett, well-known Adirondack guide and writer, passes
Joe Hackett, who for decades worked as a professional outdoor guide in the heart of the Adirondacks, passed away Sunday, Jan. 11 after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia.
Hackett’s obituary in the
New York guide exams offered online and at Winter Rendezvous
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation recently announced that examinations are scheduled for individuals seeking to become licensed guides in New York State.
New York Mixed Bag: DEC releases draft access and public use plan for Lakeview WMA
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has released a draft Access and Public Use Plan for the Lakeview Wildlife Management Area.
Busy antler measuring season about to begin in New York
With deer season in New York all but over (Long Island runs through Jan. 31) the New York State Big Buck Club is gearing up for what is anticipated to be another busy antler measuring
Steve Griffin: Hunting licenses are not claim checks
One of my best hunting days last fall, many might have considered a failure.
I was perched in a ladder stand watching a patch of woods I’d eyed many other days this autumn. On
Bane of the understory: Tips for battling buckthorn
The United States is vast in geography and varied in climate. Every region struggles with its own distinct invasive or “interfering” species. Yet few plants are the bane of as many landowners and conservationists in
Dean Bortz: Go ahead, pick the low-hanging fruit
The fall of 2025 afforded me an extended visit to the state of Montana in October and early November for some archery elk hunting in the central part of the state and archery and rifle
