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 ...

Ducks and geese share webbed feet, a branch on the avian family tree, and overlapping habits and habitats. Sometimes you will have opportunities to take both ducks and geese on the same hunt, but more ...

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 ...

LA GRANDE — Hunters harvested more than 350 ducks during the first three weeks of the waterfowl season at Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife tracks hunting statistics ...

I don’t talk enough about hunting because I operate under the mistaken impression that hunting is losing steam as far as popularity is concerned. I was thrilled to read a report that Illinois youth ...

After a hard season, the easiest thing to do is blame other duck hunters. But the challenges we’re facing are much bigger ...

Nonresidents need a 2026 spring light goose conservation order license. The cost is $50 and valid statewide. Nonresidents who ...

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

Make sure you check duck/goose season dates, bag limits and species before heading out, but in the Western Zone for New York state, the season begins Oct. 15. The youth waterfowl weekend is this ...

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