Recent Wildlife Articles

In the crisp fall air of western North Dakota, where the golden prairies stretch out like an old friend's handshake, deer season has always been more than just a hunt. It's a ritual—a chance to slip away from the daily grind, shoulder a rifle, and reconnect with the land that shaped generations of

Across the heartland and beyond, hunters are facing a quiet but relentless foe that's changing the game in the woods. Chronic wasting disease, or CWD, is spreading through deer and elk herds in ways that demand attention from anyone who values time in the stand or the thrill of a clean harvest. Thi

Out on the windswept prairies of western Nebraska, a group of hunters trudged through thick grass under a crisp December sky, their breath fogging in the chill. They'd flushed a single rooster earlier from a promising swale, but now their eyes were fixed on a distant shelter belt. With dogs leading

For generations, hunters across Oregon have loaded up their trucks, headed to familiar spots in Eastern and Central Oregon, and chased mule deer through the same units their dads and granddads knew. But come 2026, that's all set to change in a big way. The state's Fish and Wildlife Commission just

Out in the vast sagebrush lands of Wyoming, where the air is crisp and the horizon stretches forever, hunters have always played a big role in keeping wildlife strong. This year, the folks at the Wyoming Game and Fish Department are putting out a call to all sage-grouse hunters: drop off those wing

Every fall, the fields and forests of Minnesota come alive with the rustle of wings and the thrill of the chase as upland bird hunters take to the landscape. Pheasants, grouse, woodcock, prairie chickens, and partridge draw hunters to the state’s diverse habitats, from sprawling prairies to dense w

Hunters across the Midwest have always prided themselves on bringing home fresh game from the field, but recent warnings from wildlife officials are making some guys think twice about what's on their dinner plate. In Wisconsin, the Department of Natural Resources just put out alerts about dangerous

As the leaves start turning and the air gets that crisp edge, folks across Massachusetts feel the pull to grab their gear and step into the outdoors. It's that time again – the kickoff to the fall 2025 hunting season, where the drop in temperature signals a chance to connect with nature in a way th

Every year, North Carolina’s outdoors come alive with the sights and sounds of nature, from the rustle of leaves in the Piedmont forests to the gentle lapping of waves along coastal marshes. For those who cherish time spent with a rod in hand or a rifle at the ready, the state’s rich hunting and fi

For the first time in two decades, waterfowl hunters in Texas are dealing with a shorter early teal season. Officials from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department have announced that the season, which starts on September 20, will wrap up after just nine days, ending on September 28. That's a big dr