Alaska sues federal agencies over hunting prohibitions
Would overturn a ban on certain hunting techniques on national refuges and preserves
Hunting
Enhancing deer habitat in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Michigan announces deadline for deer habitat improvement grants
Minnesota man lives a hunter’s dream
By some definitions, Patrick Flanagan’s passion for hunting upland game birds has left him homeless, but he doesn’t look at it that way
Near-record wild turkey harvest for Vermont hunters
Yes, the wild turkey population has come a long way: This year’s total of 6,798 wild turkeys falls just short of the state record of 6,970 in 2013
Ohio trapping and small game and migratory bird hunting seasons proposed
A recent change in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife’s process allows Ohio to now propose fall waterfowl regulations in January, more than six months earlier than in past years
Minnesota DNR hosting 12 public meetings to discuss deer management goals
Using input collected from a wide range of stakeholders this summer and fall, committee members are helping the DNR develop an outline of draft deer management goals that will be discussed at each meeting
Program bolsters state’s turkey hunting ground
Illinois Recreational Access Program has added adult turkey hunting to its list of outdoor recreation activities on private land in Illinois
CWD cases rising across Upper Midwest
A look at what the reappearance of the disease means for Minnesota, as well as Wisconsin and Iowa
Ohio muzzleloader hunters harvest nearly 16,000 deer
That’s up significantly over last year, when 12,503 white-tailed deer were checked
Successful, safe season for Vermont bear hunters
Hunters took 697 black bears during the 81 days of the two-part early and late bear seasons. There also were no hunting-related shooting incidents.
Iowa hunters turning attention to coyotes
Coyote season never closes, but typically gears up in the winter, after other seasons close
Controlled pheasant hunting season extended at 4 Illinois DNR sites
Hunters may make reservations now for additional hunting opportunities this month
Small-game hunting: Aim small, miss small
A simple shooting practice session with the .22 before a winter rabbit and squirrel hunt produced accuracy and a full game pouch
Deadline looms for Michigan limited-license spring turkey hunts
Another option is Hunt 234, which is open statewide except on public land in southern Michigan
Illinois family retreat becomes state-of-the-art youth waterfowl hunting camp
Comforts-of-home amenities included with intention of easing young hunters into the outdoors
Learn how to hunt turkeys — with a mentor
Whether you are an adult or a youth, hunting with a mentor can help
Minnesota DNR seeks input on popular public hunting area
open house on Jan. 17 to gather Input wanted on management plans for the Whitewater Wildlife Management Area
Wisconsin DNR revenue options include raising hunting, fishing fees
Lawmakers haven’t raised those fees in a decade or longer
American Outdoor Brands Corporation creates new Outdoor Recreation Division
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — American Outdoor Brands Corporation, a top provider of firearms and products for the shooting, hunting, and rugged outdoor enthusiasts, announced the creation of its new Outdoor Recreation Division to expand the company’s portfolio of consumer brands and products further into the rugged outdoor recreation market. Brian D. Murphy has been hired to serve as president of the newly created division. Murphy…
Pheasant country expanding in Texas
Texas is home to one chapter of Pheasants Forever, nine chapters of Quail Forever, and over 1,900 members of “The Habitat Organization.”
Quail boom prompts inaugural governor’s hunt in Kansas
Scheduled Jan. 13-14 in Emporia, Kan.
Time to talk big game in Nebraska
Feedback sought on big-game issues
UW-Stevens Point to host 2017 Federal Duck Stamp Art Competition
Competition, which attracts many of the top wildlife artists from across the country each year, will be held Sept. 15-16
Report says Illinois spent more than $1 million monitoring CWD in deer herd during 2016
DNR managers say the cost of tracking and monitoring CWD is worth it as the state has been able to keep the deer disease at bay compared to neighboring states
More mountain lion hunting closures Wednesday in Montana
Fall pre-established harvest sub-quota for the districts have been met
End looms for Iowa pheasant, late muzzleloader and archery deer, archery fall turkey seasons
But still some time for furbearer and goose seasons
Outdoor News Store
Shop our online store for products and gear: Print of the Year, Outdoor News History Book, Outdoor News Clothing and more!
