Tag: Conservation

5 Best States For Chasing Spring Black Bear


spring black bear

When spring rolls around, the main thing on any self-respecting outdoorsman’s mind is fishing, chasing thunder chickens, and possibly looking for that late-season whitetail shed just before the summer heat hits. While all of those activities are great, and something that I look forward to all year, there is one other pursuit that I think […]

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Meet the New Leader of Artemis, Carlee Koutnik


Carlee Koutnik

A new leader has recently been selected for the National Wildlife Federation’s sportswomen program, Artemis. Carlee Koutnik, of Colorado, begun work as Artemis’s new program manager last month. She is tasked with the further development of the Artemis program from the financial, advocacy, and visibility standpoints to continue its growth as a nationwide conservation force. […]

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Wolf DNA Confirmed in New York


wolf dna new york

Last December, a coyote hunter in Cherry Valley, New York shot an animal that kicked off a nearly year-long controversy among wildlife agencies and animal rights organizations. The hunter posted a photo of his harvest, which he believed to be a coyote, on Facebook. It was online that Joseph Butera, a member of the Northeast […]

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Successful Conservation Efforts Restored Minnesota Wild Turkey Population


A group of turkeys stand on the grass

With over 70,000 turkeys wandering around Minnesota, it’s hard to believe that 30 years ago, there were none to be found. That was the reality for Minnesota in the early 1970s until 29 adult birds were taken from Missouri and planted in Houston County in the southeastern part of the state. According to wildlife research […]

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The Real Reasons Hunters Attack Each Other Online Needlessly


Why Hunters Drag Each Other Down

If you ask any state wildlife agency, you’ll find that the most disturbing trend for them is the number of hunters dropping every single season. We’ve seen little bumps in participation, mainly during 2020 and the COVID-19 era; but after that was mostly over, the numbers started slumping again almost immediately. There’s no doubt in […]

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Why I Think We’re Overhunting Mule Deer


mule deer overhunting

While mule deer are native to the western United States, they have had a tough time recently, proven in their population numbers. Drought, wildfires, and encroachment from other deer species all take their toll on mule deer habitat and well-being, and that’s without the added pressures of hunting season. Mule deer already have hunting restrictions […]

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