For some savvy Ohio hunters, finding a piece of public ground is to think small, not big.
And in the process these mostly bird and rabbit hunters have cornered the market on finding wild
The 2026 August roadside survey showed an increase in Minnesota’s overall ring-necked pheasant population, with some regions benefiting more than others.
Steven Woodley, DNR senior wildlife research biologist, said the survey index for total
It happens every year, usually when the calendar turns to August. I suddenly realize I haven’t done nearly enough fishing this summer; that both the dogs and I need to get in shape for the
Minnesota Pheasants Forever and the Minnesota Prairie Chicken Society have been working in partnership to restore lands in the state’s primary prairie chicken range for nearly a decade.
Sabin Adams, Minnesota state coordinator with
The number of small game hunters in Minnesota in 2025 decreased 2% from 2024 and was 6% below the 10-year average. Overall, 223,740 small game licenses were sold for the 2025-26 hunting seasons, compared to
In my ideal waterfowl hunt, every bird is backpedaling over the decoys and we’re taking our shots at 20 yards. Sometimes it works out that way, but usually, sooner or later, a bird skirts the
I suspect it’s already happened, and if it has I’d certainly like to hear about it: The growing collection of solar fields across Illinois is bound to result in a situation where a bad shot
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ annual August statewide pheasant survey averaged 23 birds per route this year, which is the second highest count in more than a decade, behind only the 2025 survey. The
Pheasants Forever chapter volunteers in Lyon County have stepped up their efforts in the organization’s Hands-On Habitat program, participating in seven successful projects so far this year with a goal of nine total in 2026.<br
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