Species-specific hunts include deer, waterfowl, dove, ring-necked pheasant, squirrel, rabbit and bobwhite quail. There are firearm and archery hunts available in some cases.

Four of Illinois' 40 native snake species are venomous, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Distracted by the feeding to my right, I never saw the isolated duck standing alone near the bank of Mouse Creek on the paved trail’s opposite side. Nor did the family. Their backs were turned away ...

Growing up on Mackinac, we frequently saw and occasionally caught various reptiles and amphibians. Hanging out at Lone Lake and other wetlands, we would collect tadpoles and watch them turn into frogs ...

Ohio's ODNR is accepting applications for controlled hunting permits on public lands for the 2025-26 season until July 31, featuring deer and other game.

The DNR is asking the public to submit observations through Aug. 31 of wild turkeys, ruffed grouse, ring-necked pheasants and gray partridge. The information helps the agency in its wildlife ...

The ring-necked duck is described as a diving duck species with a “distinctive, peaked head.” According to the Cornel Lab, it prefers shallow wetlands like beaver swamps, bays and ponds.

Minnesotans are encouraged to report observations of ring-necked pheasants and wild turkeys in a citizen science effort by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. People can report any pheasant ...