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Black bear permits, spring wild turkey harvest authorizations application deadline Dec. 10

December 4, 2020

(Wisconsin DNR)MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin DNR reminds black bear and wild turkey hunters the 2021 season application deadline is before midnight on Dec. 10, 2020. Hunters can purchase applications for permit drawings at GoWild.wi.gov or through an authorized license agent. Consider inviting others who may not usually participate in these seasons to apply and find an adventure in Wisconsin. Black bear hunting Harvest…

Deer kill numbers tumble as inclement weather greets Ohio gun hunters on opener

December 3, 2020

Ohio DNR Reports

Ohio hunters checked 10,904 white-tailed deer during a snowy and rainy opening day of the gun hunting week – well below the three-year average of 17,145.

In Wisconsin, sales for all deer licenses continue to outpace recent years

December 1, 2020

Wisconsin DNR Reports

Female hunters remain the largest growing demographic in 2020.

Exploring the outdoors this winter … hunting small game

December 1, 2020

Minnesota DNR Reports

Hunting pheasants, ruffed grouse, squirrels or rabbits offers opportunities to enjoy the Minnesota outdoors as temperatures fall and snow blankets the landscape.

Man on a mission in Pennsylvania’s deer woods

November 29, 2020

Tyler Frantz

Mastering the art of a one-man deer drive.

Avoiding pheasant-hunting crowds on public land

November 29, 2020

Tony Peterson

Finding cagey late-season ringnecks during a year when license sales have blown up.

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Hunters, mind your spread this duck season

November 25, 2020

Site Staff

LITTLE ROCK — With COVID-19 cases beginning to increase in Arkansas, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission wants to remind everyone to put a little space between them and other hunters at camp, at the boat ramp and in the blind this duck season. Try to maintain a 6-foot distance between yourself and any hunter who isn’t in your close…

Better tasting venison

November 25, 2020

Mike Raykovicz

I like to cook, and I like good food. As a result, I’ll admit I’m somewhat of a food snob. I drive my wife crazy when we eat at a restaurant and I occasionally comment on the dish I ordered by saying, “mine’s better.” That’s why when it comes to venison and preparing it I’m very particular. Venison will only…

Youth gun kill down from 2019, 3-year average

November 25, 2020

Jeff Frischkorn

Total near 6,000 deer.

In Idaho, hunting spike comes at a cost

November 24, 2020

Associated Press

Hunting license sales in the state are up as more residents seek a way to safely get out of the house without contracting COVID-19, but that has led to inexperienced hunters reportedly misidentifying and killing moose and a grizzly bear. In addition, blatant poaching has increased in northern Idaho.

High winds wreak havoc during opening week of Michigan deer firearms season

November 23, 2020

Bill Parker

Hunters reported few sightings and some endured frightening experiences.

Shooting preserves are important

November 23, 2020

Bill Hilts

In this new world of COVID-19, social distancing, and masks, shooting preserves can play an important role in getting new hunters afield in a safe and responsible manner. Whether it is the next generation of junior hunters or older adults who are new to upland bird hunting, chasing pheasants or chukars on a preserve is the perfect way to get…

Will COVID keep hunting camp-goers at home this rifle season in Pa.?

November 20, 2020

Ron Steffe

It remains to be seen, but with a huge increase of infections the country and our state is facing now, many reasonable hunters may skip their rifle season trips this year.

Time to prep and practice for gun season

November 19, 2020

Steve Pollick

Season kicks off Monday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 30.

Three Roe Does Running In Snow Towards Cemra

You can help shape deer season for your community

November 17, 2020

Wisconsin DNR Reports

Weigh in on deer herd size and management unit boundaries.

Would you shoot a rare piebald buck in Pennsylvania?

November 17, 2020

Jeff Mulhollem

Most hunters in Pa. no longer believe killing a white deer brings bad luck.

The buck, the bullet and the sapling

November 16, 2020

Dan Ladd

The date was Saturday, Nov. 7, 1998. My brother, Tim, and I had made a few short pushes that morning before deciding to still-hunt one of the bigger mountains in our hunting area. This was well before our FRS/GPS radio days – and for Tim, a wristwatch. Our plan was to hunt our way to the top of the mountain…

Minnesota deer hunter bags a … gator?

November 11, 2020

Associated Press

First he shot a 10-point buck, then he came across the alligator, which he also was able to shoot – the reptile has no special protection in Minnesota. As for how it ended up here …

All the rifle I need

November 11, 2020

Mike Raykovicz

When it comes to preferred rifle calibers for hunting deer there are as many preferences and opinions as there are hunters in the woods. Some would say they wouldn’t consider hunting deer with anything but a lever action Winchester or Marlin in 30-30, .32Winchester or .35 Remington calibers. However, today it seems the darling of the hunting fraternity seems to…

Record success rate for Camp Ripley archery deer hunts

November 10, 2020

Minnesota DNR Reports

This year, 1,864 participating hunters harvested 310 deer. During the 2019 hunts, 2,137 hunters harvested 278 deer.

Pennsylvania eyes historic Sunday hunting opportunities

November 10, 2020

Pennsylvania Game Commission Reports

The first-ever day of regulated Sunday big-game hunting will take place on Sunday, Nov. 15, for archery deer hunting only.

Braided fishing line and duck decoys are a bad mix

November 10, 2020

Mike Schoonveld

Stick with traditional anchor lines when setting waterfowl decoys.

After icy October, bonus November ducks

November 5, 2020

Tony Peterson

With another shot of cold hitting next week, the waterfowl window is closing, so get out now.

A fresh look at young hunters – and young deer

November 4, 2020

Dan Ladd

Opening morning of the Northern Zone crossbow season found me sitting in the same spot where I had brought Joey, age 14, on the first two mornings of New York’s Columbus Day weekend youth big game hunt. Having only three days to hunt with a crossbow before the muzzleloading season, I figured I’d squeeze in a morning hunt before getting…

A Black Bear Is Looking Out Of A Forest In Canada

Wisconsin sees spike in bear harvest numbers

November 2, 2020

Wisconsin DNR Reports

Preliminary data from the Wisconsin DNR shows hunters harvested 4,129 bears during the 2020 Wisconsin black bear season, an increase from the 3,679 reported in 2019.

A haunting we will go

October 27, 2020

Mike Raykovicz

For a variety of reasons, hunting with my friend Jonathon was a memorable experience each time we went and, that was nearly every day after work. Jonathon and I both worked at the same high school and after school hours we would head to his place for an evening hunt. Jonathon owned a 200-acre farm and we hunted together for…

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Black bear permits, spring wild turkey harvest authorizations application deadline Dec. 10

Deer kill numbers tumble as inclement weather greets Ohio gun hunters on opener

In Wisconsin, sales for all deer licenses continue to outpace recent years

Exploring the outdoors this winter … hunting small game

Man on a mission in Pennsylvania’s deer woods

Avoiding pheasant-hunting crowds on public land

Hunters, mind your spread this duck season

Better tasting venison

Youth gun kill down from 2019, 3-year average

In Idaho, hunting spike comes at a cost

High winds wreak havoc during opening week of Michigan deer firearms season

Shooting preserves are important

Will COVID keep hunting camp-goers at home this rifle season in Pa.?

Time to prep and practice for gun season

You can help shape deer season for your community

Would you shoot a rare piebald buck in Pennsylvania?

The buck, the bullet and the sapling

Minnesota deer hunter bags a … gator?

All the rifle I need

Record success rate for Camp Ripley archery deer hunts

Pennsylvania eyes historic Sunday hunting opportunities

Braided fishing line and duck decoys are a bad mix

After icy October, bonus November ducks

A fresh look at young hunters – and young deer

Wisconsin sees spike in bear harvest numbers

A haunting we will go

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