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Even as turkey populations nationwide have declined, turkey hunters have remained optimistic. That attitude stands in contrast to hunters overall, particularly deer hunters, who seem grumpier all the time. Game agencies weigh these attitudes as they seek ways to reduce turkey harvests without reducing hunter satisfaction.

Start your spring early by hitting the turkey woods with a bow.

On November 27, governor Tom Wolf signed Senate Bill 147 into law, allowing hunting on three Sundays each calendar year; one during the deer rifle season, one during the deer archery season and another to be determined by the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

WILDCraft Entertainment has partnered with SIG Sauer to release Season One of "WILDCraft: South Africa," now streaming on Amazon Prime Instant Video. The series follows the adventures of four professional outdoor writers experiencing a remote tent camp safari for free-range kudu and other species.

Despite the widespread availability of safety equipment, it happens every year: Hunters are severely injured—or worse—falling from treestands. Don’t become another statistic.

The numbers don't lie. Though residents fill the fields, nonresident hunters are a loyal bunch, and their interstate travels increasingly are helping sustain conservation efforts.

A former conservation officer shares several examples of the daunting circumstances he faced throughout his career.

Most folks don’t consider themselves to be trophy hunters. But that doesn’t mean we all can’t hope to conjure a little magic once in a while.

Here's how to score on late-season, hunter-wise honkers.