JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Gridlock in the nation’s capital will mean fewer areas to hunt in Missouri this fall and winter.

The Missouri Department of Conservation has announced it is removing nearly 5,000 acres of land from a program designed to allow outdoor enthusiasts to use specially designated private property for hunting and fishing.

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MINNEAPOLIS — The increased freedom to use crossbows to hunt deer is drawing more people into the sport in Minnesota, particularly youth hunters, according to the Department of Natural Resources.

License sales data and a survey of hunters indicate that the state’s removal of restrictions around crossbows may benefit recruitment and ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — When the Minnesota pheasant season opened Saturday, some hunters were tested not only for their skills afield, but for their generosity.

If they were fortunate enough to bag a rooster or two, in some parts of the state’s pheasant range they were asked to forfeit their hard-earned bounty.

The sacrifices are for a good cause. ...Read more

MADELIA, Minn. – Jason Gordon of Caledonia, Minn., is an active upland and waterfowl hunter who favors outings close to home on the Mississippi River in the state’s southeast corner.

But to partake in Minnesota’s pheasant opener this past Saturday, he chose to drive west to a particular state Wildlife Management Area in Watonwan County, ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — A leading outdoors trade show that is considered a showplace for emerging gear and trends is pulling its western stakes for a new home in Minnesota.

Organizers of Outdoor Retailer (OR) said the state has several advantages as a new home: Recreation that generates billions of dollars through business and participation; a ...Read more

A fishing tournament took an odd turn in West Virginia when an angler turned to see a deer standing on his boat.

It happened Saturday, Sept. 27, on East Lynn Lake, during B.A.S.S. Nation of West Virginia’s qualifying tournament for the state championship.

“One of our anglers had a once in a lifetime experience,” the tournament reported ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — A few weeks ago I proposed a Duck Summit be held this winter in Minnesota, and suggested the Department of Natural Resources lead it.

I can report now a Summit will be held, though where and when haven’t been decided.

I can also report the DNR, whose job it is to manage ducks and duck hunting in the state, and sell licenses ...Read more