Two-week concurrent rifle deer season proposed in Pennsylvania
In January, Pennsylvania Game Commissioners approved a statewide 2-week concurrent deer season. But will it hold up for final approval in April?
Hunting
Hunters, trappers blow past Wisconsin’s wolf kill target
Harvest exceeds wolf target by nearly 100 animals – and in less than three days after season shut down early.
Post-hunting season health maintenance for your dog
How to keep your hunting dog from packing on the pounds during the off-season.
Keep your shooting eye in tune with an air rifle
‘Hunting’ season never really over with small arms.
All 6 Wisconsin wolf harvest zones closing Feb. 24
As of this report, 82 wolves have been harvested, according to DNR numbers.
Wisconsin wolf harvest zones closing
Hunting and trapping closures effective at 10 a.m. Feb. 24.
The push for kids and crossbows
Discussion has started to allow 12- and 13-year-old junior hunters to take the next step to hunt big game with firearms here in New York.
Wisconsin DNR denied in court appeal to prevent wolf season
Season will now continue as planned Feb. 22-28.
Wisconsin wolf season to run Feb. 22-28
(Photo courtesy of Wisconsin DNR)MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin DNR announced Monday that a wolf harvest season will take place Feb. 22-28. All hunters and trappers interested in obtaining a wolf harvest permit or preference point must apply beginning at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16. The application period will close at 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20. Customers may apply through…
Wisconsin NRB approves wolf quota of 200, with 4,000 tags to be issued
It’s spread across six hunting and trapping zones for a Feb. 22-28 season.
Wisconsin DNR to recommend harvest quota of 200 wolves
A Jefferson County judge ordered the state DNR to start the hunt now. That means the DNR will have to rush to establish quotas and issue permits before the season window closes at the end of February.
A tangled web
Things seem a little slow around our house nowadays. Other than an occasional trip to the grocery store and a daily walk, my wife and I haven’t been anywhere and have no plans to go anywhere, at least until we get the proper dose of the COVID vaccine. When I talk to some of my friends who are taking similar…
Deer disease accelerates faster than N.D. officials expected
The total number of cases since CWD was initially discovered in North Dakota in 2009 is 44 and 30 of those cases have occurred in the last two years.
In New York, making a point – and losing one – on new state record buck
Somewhere along the way, 19-point buck became an 18-point animal after the final measurements were taken and documented.
Finding bird dog training supplies in 2021
Preparing for a new gun-dog puppy requires access to and insight into top-flight equipment.
Conservation group suing Wisconsin DNR, NRB over no winter wolf season
Hunter Nation claims DNR broke State Act 169 by not setting season.
DNR: CWD testing in ’20 shows low prevalence of disease in areas tested
Season’s chronic wasting disease detections were within two disease management zones.
‘This wasn’t a typical season for this year’s elk hunters, so they got creative’
There were many highlights to the 2020 Wisconsin elk hunt, including the first elk ever harvested in the Clam Lake Elk Range’s southern lobe. One of the bulls harvested was also the first game animal harvested by one of the five hunters selected.
The trick to keeping these new hunters, anglers, and campers in the fold
The pandemic brought them here, but will they continue buying iicenses and gear once the pandemic fades?
Is there a future for lead ammunition?
One has to wonder if there might be a better, perhaps safer way to kill game such as deer without running the risk of accidently ingesting any lead fragments. Fortunately, for those with this concern, there is.
Wisconsin fall turkey harvest up 21%
License sales were also up significantly over the previous year, likely due in large part to COVID-19.
An appalling proposal from the Pennsylvania Game Commission
The agency’s most recent proposal for certain wildlife management units lacks serious consideration.
The rabbit and hare conundrum
Teachable small game moments while bunny and squirrel hunting with kids.
For first time, CWD confirmed in Wood County wild deer
As required by state law, the DNR will renew the baiting and feeding bans in Wood, Juneau and Adams counties.
NDA Deer Report: Nationwide mature buck kill hits record high
The 2019-2020 season saw a near-record buck harvest of 2.9 million, with a record 39% of those bucks estimated to be 3½ years or older.
Sharing a hunt with young hunters has lasting payback for seasoned outdoorsmen
Aging hunters should consider hunting with youth to invigorate themselves.
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