Survey: Minnesota's Wolf Population Remains Strong The wolf population remains firmly established on Minnesota's landscape, according to a comprehensive population survey conducted by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

Iowa Losing Woodland Acreage Iowa's woodlands have shrunk by 40,000 acres, according to the latest Forest Inventory Analysis conducted by the USDA Forest Service, marking the first time since 1974 that Iowa has lost woodland acres.

Michigan Wolf Hunting Season Could Begin This Fall The Michigan House of Representatives passed on Thursday a bill that would allow the state’s Department of Natural Resources power to designate game species. The bill contains a $1 million appropriation that prevents a future wolf hunting season from bein

Minnesota Moose Population Drops Dramatically; Hunting Season Will Not Open Due to a recent survey that revealed a dramatic decline in Minnesota's moose population, there will be no moose hunting season in Minnesota in 2013.

Wisconsin Limits New Hunting in State Parks Law The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board voted Tuesday to restrict a new law allowing hunting in state parks after the board received letters and emails mostly criticizing the new law.

Early Wolf Season Concludes; Late Season Begins Nov. 24 in Minnesota Minnesota's long awaited wolf season is already half way over, and the late season has already begun.

Iowa DNR to Host Meeting on Chronic Wasting Disease BLOOMFIELD -The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is holding a meeting for landowners in Davis and Wapello counties to discuss chronic wasting disease and the DNR's plan to collect additional samples for testing during the upcoming deer-hunting season.

Wisconsin Non-Resident Student Bowhunters Pay Same as Residents MADISON, Wis. - College students who are outdoors fan and who miss their favorite hunting and fishing haunts from their home state while in Wisconsin attending school are being offered a deal from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.Non-resident

Crossbows OK in Wisconsin Under Certain Hunting Licenses Wisconsinites have been cleared to hunt with crossbows under certain hunting licenses.

Iowa Preserve Where CWD Was Found Will 'De-Populate' Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has reached new destructive heights as it's outbreak on an Iowa hunting preserve is forcing the preserve to "de-populate" it's elk and deer.

Wisconsin Wolf Depredation Damages Total $1.5 Million Since 1985 If you live in wolf country, you're well aware of their presence. Many hunters and farmers want them removed completely, while others are more realistic and realize they are part of a healthy ecosystem, but must be managed accordingly. Regardless of wha

EHD Outbreak Confirmed in Michigan Deer EHD and bluetongue are two terms that every deer hunter fears. Unfortunately for some hunters in Ionia and northern Branch counties of Michigan, this is becoming reality.

Minnesota Extends Planned Wolf Hunt by 25 Days Love 'em or hate 'em, wolves are a hot topic among hunters and conservationists right now. Minnesota announced it's first wolf season will commence this year, but it already looks like they are making changes.

Illinois Hunters and Game Officials Clash Over CWD Management Illinois deer hunters are asking to be more involved in the state's handling of Chronic Wasting Disease management to better ensure a healthy deer herd for the future.

Wisconsin Deer Hunters Kill 7 Wolves Illegally State wildlife officials say people illegally killed at least seven wolves during the gun deer season last month.The Department of Natural Resources says four of the wolves were being monitored with radio collars. Hunters found the other three dead and re

Michigan Buck Grows Unusual Big Nose Michigan hunter Dale Wallace had been capturing trailcamera photos of a bizarre buck all summer long. At first, Wallace thought the swollen nose was caused by a bee sting or some other injury, but when he ended up harvesting the buck earlier this December

Michigan Hunters Can Earn $200 for their Next Deer Michigan deer hunters should take note, or rather two C-notes if you will. If you turn in a deer this season that tests positive with bovine tuberculosis (bovine TB) at any one of the DNR check stations you will receive $200 for your efforts.

Wisconsin Appoints NEW Deer Trustee - Dr James Kroll Last month, Wisconsin State Governor Scott Walker issued an executive order to appoint a whitetail deer trustee, or czar, as the position has often been labeled. It appears although that much anticipated search is finally over, introducing the state’s new