Study Wisconsin DNR annual fall wildlife forecast before heading afield this fall
DNR has big game and small game forecasts available online and in booklet form.
Hunting
September squirrel hunting for the first time in Pennsylvania
Squirrel season opens a month early in the state this year.
Iowa pheasant survey: bird numbers up significantly
The southeast region led the way with a 163 percent increase, followed by the northeast region with a 115 percent increase and east central region with a 55 percent increase.
DNR: Fall hunting, trapping season forecasts highlight hunter opportunities, notable changes to limits, zones
The agency releases the 2020 fall forecast series.
The 1950s called, and they want their doe tag sales system back in Pennsylvania
Time to get the county treasurers out of antlerless sales in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania resident goose hunting is always evolving
Being flexible and willing to quickly change tactics may put more resident geese in your bag.
Managing CWD: DNR adjusts for COVID-19, new detections
Changes for 2020 include voluntary sampling in affected areas, a new management zone and new surveillance areas.
Wildlife stamp design contests: And the winners are …
A total of 22 wildlife artists submitted 37 pieces of artwork for the 2021 Wisconsin wild turkey, pheasant, and waterfowl stamp design contests.
Deer urine ban may not be a good idea
While this blogger is in favor of doing whatever it takes to slow or prevent the spread of CWD, banning the use of deer urine may be the least effective means.
Remove hitchhiking plants before hunting seasons arrive
Pulling sticktights, burdocks, beggar’s lice or sandbur plants before they go to seed.
In search of paths less traveled
The August 21 issue of New York Outdoor News has news story by Jane Anderson in which she reports on the amount of traffic and congestion at popular hiking trailheads. I took the accompanying photo with that article this past spring following a morning turkey hunt on some private land nearby in the Lake George region of the Adirondacks. After…
Strong fall flight predicted for upcoming waterfowl season
Excellent breeding conditions in the Dakotas and Manitoba helped produce an abundance of ducks, which should benefit hunters this season.
Deer, small game, waterfowl, bear regs now combined in one booklet
Wisconsin DNR cutting printing cost of hunting regs pamphlet in half with new booklet to debut late August.
Pennsylvania hunting seasons – please hurry
To be hunting once again in Pennsylvania will lower stress of COVID-19.
Get your dog (and yourself) in shape for hunting season
After a torrid July in Pennsylvania, it’s time to prepare for fall hunting seasons.
In Wisconsin, no sharp-tailed grouse hunt for 2020 season
With no permits available, no applications will be made available or accepted this year.
Woodchuck wars
Is it me, or are there more woodchucks around than normal this year? It seems like I’m hearing quite a few people complain about ‘chucks attacking their gardens and I’m also seeing several along the side of the road; both dead and alive. I’ve got some woodchuck problems around my own homestead too. Fortunately, I live in the country where,…
Yes, it’s summer, but prep for fall now
Hunting seasons will be here before you know it
Whitetail population appears to be thriving in Pennsylvania
Evening rides through deer country show a high number of healthy-looking deer.
Wisconsin’s Natural Resources Board counters DNR on several 2020 antlerless deer options
NRB strikes holiday hunt in two counties, reduces antlerless deer quotas in 11 northern counties.
Four Wisconsin hunters drawn for state’s third managed elk hunt
Just shy of 28,000 Wisconsin residents entered the drawing for one of four once-in-a-lifetime elk tags. The winners are from the cities of Appleton, Junction City, Marengo and McFarland.
Wisconsin turkey harvest numbers up by nearly 17%
Weather conditions were optimal for almost every period of the 2020 turkey season.
To a great extent, hunters, anglers, trappers hold key to their future
Take the time to explain outdoor pursuits to voting adults when opportunities arise.
Deer teeth telling a story of survival in Vermont
Successful deer hunters can now get ages from teeth data – and according to that data, oldest deer harvested last season were a pair of 17-year-old does. Oldest buck was 10 years old.
Boots on the ground for chasing spring turkeys
The thundering gobble echoed through the trees at 5:22 a.m. We had already been sitting in the woods for an hour and it was surprisingly comfortable. It was the middle of May and temperatures were in the 50’s with no pesky insects to speak of. I honestly did not know what to expect and had my trusty ThermaCell wafting up…
Board rejects DNR elk harvest recommendation of 6 bulls
Instead returns to 10 permits, as in each of the previous two seasons.
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