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Is Costello the pick for top DNR job? No word yet, but he’s favored
Many expected an announcement today, but still no word from Gov. JB Pritzker’s office on the fate of DNR Director Wayne Rosenthal – or who his ultimate replacement will be. Pritzker, a Democrat, was sworn

Waning moments: A plan comes together for one last deer of the year
A tale of late-season deer hunting with a crossbow in Pennsylvania.

Bowunters easily top last year’s harvest; 40 percent were taken with crossbows
Bowhunters wrapped up the 2018-19 season Sunday with a total harvest of 61,360 deer

Providing habitat for small game vitally important in winter
Author’s clan cleared brush to do just that recently

Not giving up on bagging a Pennsylvania whitetail
Here in southeastern Pennsylvania, flintlock and archery seasons continue for deer, and blogger plans to hunt as much as possible during those remaining days.

Finding tomorrow’s hunters: Where the R3 rubber meets the road
Minnesota conservationists creep forward, but should we be satisfied with incremental change? Echoes of a call to action suggest more is needed.

Wisconsin grouse test positive for West Nile virus
Positive birds were picked up in Ashland, Douglas counties.

Resolve to be resolute every day, not just one
For anglers and hunters, resolutions don’t necessarily begin on Jan. 1.

Red tide aside, Florida’s Gulf Coast always worth a visit
Algae doesn’t sour the usual adventures here, be it fishing, birdwatching, shelling or just general outdoor recreation.