Hunting News

This brand-new expo features an assortment of gadgets and gear for fishing and hunting, plus displays of artistic taxidermy, information on hunting and fishing camps, even an opportunity to snap photos with real baby bears.

Frank Murphy of North Royalton caught this Lake Erie walleye while fishing off Cleveland Harbor last spring.

The expansion of the February deer season to cover most of Alabama south of Montgomery and a reduction in the daily bag limit for antlerless deer statewide were among the recommendations presented by the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division to the Alabama Conservation Advisory Board for the 2014-2015 hunting seasons.

I'm not a gadget guy by any stretch. Heck, I can barely send a text. I prefer my equipment to be practical, useful and simple.

A controversial alligator hunt has been approved for the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge in western Palm Beach County as part of a general expansion of hunting at wildlife refuges around the United States.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering free Turkey Hunting 101 clinics to novice turkey hunters who wish to learn more about the sport and ways to improve their hunting success.

Arthur 'Art' E. Kadubek, 70, of Armstrong Creek, passed away on Sunday, March 2 at his home, surrounded by his family.

A Massena man charged with harassing a guide with two clients who were duck hunting on the St. Lawrence River near Long Sault Island has had the count dismissed in the interest of justice following an appearance before Massena Town Justice Gerald P. Sharlow.

To me the most exciting time of hunting season lies ahead. I just love turkeys and turkey hunting.

On one side of the ice, the Flyers were playing 3-on-3 hockey, working on schemes they hope to... Adrenaline-filled hunters really do try to defeat their tunnel vision and focus on non-hunting activities after annual hunting seasons end, but for many the urge to be in the woods is too great.

The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters to check their spring turkey drawing results and the availability of leftover licenses, now online at www.michigan.gov/huntdrawings .

Vietnam veteran Jesus Quintana loves to hunt, but crossing fields and forests is not easy for the Eastside Indianapolis double amputee.

When I first heard about Freedom Arms coming out with a single-shot handgun a couple of years ago, I phoned long-time friend Bob Baker, guru at Freedom Arms.

NOTE: I've posted a question for you in the Sportsmen Say Survey section of my website, www.georgesmithmaine.com , on the issue of deer yard protection.

The 2014 licenses will be valid through March 31, 2015, unless otherwise noted. When buying a 2014 Illinois hunting, fishing or sportsman's license, add a donation to the Illinois Conservation Foundation to support youth hunting and fishing programs.

Last month, we launched our brand new Camera Corner app that allows you to upload your best fishing and hunting pictures , see them instantly, share them directly to Facebook and Twitter, and earn points that could win you FREE gear.

Question: During the last week of deer season, I approached a man riding a 4-wheeler who was obviously hunting since he had a rifle case.

Evan McAnally spent days afield last deer season, as much to gather good video as to eventually put venison in his freezer.

Join retired Department of Natural Resources wildlife biologist Charlie Killian and wife Laurie of Women in the Outdoors at 7 p.m. on March 5, at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center to learn more about turkey biology and hunting techniques.

Hunters seeking opportunities during the upcoming spring turkey season can visit the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Upland Game Bird Stamp Program's webpage to apply online.