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Invasive Carp Found 80 Miles From Lake Michigan

August 31, 2026|Aldo Antu

Crews pulled hundreds of 4-to-6-inch silver carp from the Illinois River 80 miles from Lake Michigan, weeks after work on the Brandon Road barrier stopped.

Whitetail bucks and does together in a field during the rut

Buck-to-Doe Ratio and the Rut: What the Research Says

August 27, 2026|Aldo Antu

A reader said buck-to-doe ratio drives rut timing and creates a 3-week 'trickle rut.' We checked the research. He's half right — here's which half.

Roadless Rule Repeal: What It Means for Your Hunt

August 24, 2026|Venator Hunting

USDA has proposed rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule across 44 million acres. Comments close Sept 21, 2026. What's at stake, both cases, and how to file.

2026-27 Hunting Season Dates, State by State

August 24, 2026|Venator Hunting

Archery opens Aug 1 in Florida's Zone A and firearms openers cluster on Nov 14 and Nov 21. Pennsylvania's 2026-27 seasons now include Sundays.

Texas Archery Opener Is October 3 — Here's the Read on the Herd, the Zones, and How to Be Ready

August 24, 2026|Venator staff

Texas still runs the biggest whitetail herd in the country, and the bow season opens Saturday, October 3. Here's your early read on the season ahead, the dates that matter,...

They Convicted a Poacher on DNA Alone. Inside the Case That's Changing How Wildlife Crime Gets Caught.

August 15, 2026|Venator staff

Nine mule deer were killed inside the city limits of Cody, Wyoming. No eyewitness, no confession that mattered — just tissue on a broadhead and a five-night stakeout. The conviction...

The Rulebook Changed While You Were Scouting: 2026's Deer-Reg Shakeups and How to Not Get a Ticket

August 11, 2026|Venator staff

Two states just rewrote big chunks of their deer rulebooks for 2026 — new licensing tech, mandatory CWD testing, weapon and season changes. Even if you don't hunt Minnesota or...

White-tailed buck with antlers in a field

The Wildest Hunting & Fishing Stories We've Seen This Year

August 10, 2026|Venator staff

The outdoors serves up the strange, the lucky, and the downright unbelievable. A roundup of the wild ones — and an open call for yours.

How-To & Skills

New Hunting Rifles 2026: What the Prices Tell You

August 28, 2026|Venator Hunting

Twelve new 2026 hunting rifles run $399 to $3,200. A specs-and-price read of what launched at SHOT Show — no group sizes, because nobody has fired them.

Calabacita With Venison: A Wild Game Family Recipe

August 24, 2026|Venator Hunting

A grandmother's chicken calabacita recipe reworked for venison — simple, forgiving, and built to use up trim and stew cuts from processing.

When the Whitetail Rut Actually Peaks in 2026

August 24, 2026|Venator Hunting

Whitetail breeding dates are set by day length, not weather or moon phase. Verified peak-conception data by region, plus how to pick your 2026 rut week.

The DIY Elk Reality in 2026: What Changed, the Real Odds, and the Gear That Survives the Mountain

August 15, 2026|Venator staff

OTC tags are disappearing, there are wolves in the woods, and archery success still hovers near 10%. A no-fluff look at what's changed for DIY elk hunters in 2026 —...

Early-Season Checklist: Dove Opener, Archery Prep & Your 2026 Season Dates

August 10, 2026|Venator staff

Fall comes fast. Here's the get-ready checklist for dove and archery season — gear, scouting, and the regulation changes worth knowing before opening day.

Hunt the Front, Not the Calendar: The Biology That Makes Early Teal a Different Game

August 6, 2026|Venator staff

Blue-winged teal are the first ducks out and mostly don't winter in the US — which is the whole reason the September season exists. Understand their migration biology and you'll...

Golden crispy fried fish served with fries

The Only Fried Fish Batter Recipe You Need for Your Fresh Catch

August 6, 2026|Venator staff

A crispy, golden, foolproof beer batter that works on any white-fleshed fish — walleye, crappie, catfish, panfish. Simple pantry ingredients, one big flavor payoff.

Break In Your Boots Before Opening Day (and How to Pick the Right Pair)

August 5, 2026|Venator staff

Blisters end hunts. Here's how to break in new hunting boots the right way before opening day — and how to choose the correct boot for your terrain in the...

New Hunting Rifles 2026: What the Prices Tell You

August 28, 2026|Venator Hunting

Twelve new 2026 hunting rifles run $399 to $3,200. A specs-and-price read of what launched at SHOT Show — no group sizes, because nobody has fired them.

Calabacita With Venison: A Wild Game Family Recipe

August 24, 2026|Venator Hunting

A grandmother's chicken calabacita recipe reworked for venison — simple, forgiving, and built to use up trim and stew cuts from processing.

When the Whitetail Rut Actually Peaks in 2026

August 24, 2026|Venator Hunting

Whitetail breeding dates are set by day length, not weather or moon phase. Verified peak-conception data by region, plus how to pick your 2026 rut week.

The DIY Elk Reality in 2026: What Changed, the Real Odds, and the Gear That Survives the Mountain

August 15, 2026|Venator staff

OTC tags are disappearing, there are wolves in the woods, and archery success still hovers near 10%. A no-fluff look at what's changed for DIY elk hunters in 2026 —...

Early-Season Checklist: Dove Opener, Archery Prep & Your 2026 Season Dates

August 10, 2026|Venator staff

Fall comes fast. Here's the get-ready checklist for dove and archery season — gear, scouting, and the regulation changes worth knowing before opening day.

Hunt the Front, Not the Calendar: The Biology That Makes Early Teal a Different Game

August 6, 2026|Venator staff

Blue-winged teal are the first ducks out and mostly don't winter in the US — which is the whole reason the September season exists. Understand their migration biology and you'll...

The Only Fried Fish Batter Recipe You Need for Your Fresh Catch

August 6, 2026|Venator staff

A crispy, golden, foolproof beer batter that works on any white-fleshed fish — walleye, crappie, catfish, panfish. Simple pantry ingredients, one big flavor payoff.

Break In Your Boots Before Opening Day (and How to Pick the Right Pair)

August 5, 2026|Venator staff

Blisters end hunts. Here's how to break in new hunting boots the right way before opening day — and how to choose the correct boot for your terrain in the...