Hunting
“Back tag bill” signed as electronic or ‘other’ acceptable licenses are approved for New York hunters
Jeff Murray
July 18, 2024
New York hunters will soon be able to travel afield without a back tag or a physical hunting license, if they choose.
That’s thanks to legislation passed by both houses of the state legislature
Ducks Unlimited, partners surpass important wetlands conservation milestone
Ducks Unlimited
July 17, 2024
For the first time in its 87-year history, Ducks Unlimited has delivered 1 million acres of conservation across North America in a single year thanks to more than a million supporters and partners, including private
Socialization is key to having your hunting puppy prepared to face the world
Tim Spielman
July 13, 2024
Just a few days after bringing into my home my black Labrador puppy five years ago, I decided it was time to take her out on the town to meet some friends.
Our first
3D versus Bull’s-eyes: Target choice matters leading up to hunting season
Outdoor News
July 12, 2024
While there are diehard bowhunters who shoot year-round, most folks don’t get serious about target practice until the middle of summer.
This is when whitetail bucks start showing their headgear in a meaningful way,
Dan Ladd: Another era in sporting licenses about to begin in New York
Dan Ladd
July 11, 2024
We’re about a month away from entering yet another new era in regard to sporting licenses in New York. When they go on sale for the 2024-25 seasons, which is typically in early August, it
New York Mixed Bag: Huntstock debuts in New York July 19-21
Staff and News Reports
July 9, 2024
After two years of hosting what organizers call “America’s Re-Invented Hunting Show,” in Massachusetts, the format has expanded to New York. Coming up July 19-21, Huntstock, a three-day hunting expo, is taking place at Vernon
Colleagues remember writer, New York conservationist Bill Conners
Dan Ladd
July 9, 2024
The passing of Bill Conners, 78, of Pleasant Valley, has left a void in New York’s sporting community. Conners passed away suddenly June 17 at his home
Conners, a regular outdoor columnist with the
Commentary: 2024 report shows public support of hunting, sport shooting seeing a decline
Site Staff
July 9, 2024
The Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports (Council), in collaboration with Responsive Management, has unveiled the much-anticipated report, “Americans’ Attitudes Toward Hunting and Sport Shooting 2024.”
This extensive study provides critical insights
Have a high-energy hunting dog? Here are ways to give it the frequent motion it craves
Outdoor News
July 8, 2024
Ask just about any sporting dog trainer what they commonly hear from prospective clients, and you’ll often hear about the disconnect between wanting a high-drive dog and owning one.
This is the reality of
