There’s a very real and sobering fact staring waterfowl hunters in the face. There aren’t enough of us around anymore. Minnesota is following the larger national trend of declining hunting ...

The modern conservation movement grew from duck hunting as early conservationists noticed dwindling waterfowl populations. Waterfowl hunters contribute to habitat expansion through fees that fund ...

MAZEPPA, Minn. — Taylor Nelson and Jeremy McDonough shot a few geese Sunday evening and got rid of the waterfowl hunting itch — only for a few days. The friends expect it will be back even stronger ...

The Labor Day weekend usually marks the unofficial end of most summer activities. While summer doesn’t officially end for another three weeks, you would only have to look around the sports section ...

CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls) reports that fall fishing activity on the Rainy River is picking up, however reports of harvest are fair. Many people were in the woods preparing for the ...

September goose seasons were originally established by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which then delegated the decision-making process to individual states to address the problem of burgeoning ...

WEST FARGO – There’s been plenty of discussion in coffee shops, gas stations, online and more about the changes to this fall’s North Dakota nonresident waterfowl regulations. Here are some key points ...

A special Feb. 7 Maryland waterfowl hunt is open to youth, veterans and active military. See eligibility, licensing details and safety guidance.

Sportsmen are reminded that a free permit is required to participate in the 2026 Light Goose Conservation season, which will be held Feb. 15-March 31. Hunters can claim ...

CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls) reports the duck opener was relatively quiet due to the weather and lack of wild rice in the area. Sturgeon fishing on the Rainy River continues, as does the ...

Oct. 20—AUSTIN — Increased duck numbers and steady rains provide optimism for Texas waterfowl hunters gearing up for the start of the new season. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Waterfowl season has started in Illinois, and the Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding hunters of important information. This information includes key dates, ...