Every year, the Department of Natural Resources stocks fish in Michigan waters to provide fishing opportunities and maintain healthy ecosystems. Where do these stocked fish come from? It all starts with collecting fish eggs, and the DNR has been working hard this fall gathering the necessary eggs to produce fish for stocking.

Sign up for an exciting Winter Wonderland experience with staff from the Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center and the Outdoor Adventure Center. Embark on a two-night, three-day adventure with special presentations, guided winter birding activities and an evening “owl prowl,” all at the RAM, where the options for outdoor fun are endless.

Each year, the Civilian Marksmanship Program hosts a premier series of hands-on, informative Junior Rifle Camps for high school-age students and coaches during the summer months. Participants in the camps receive valuable lessons on intermediate and advanced marksmanship skills through various exercises and demonstrations, all led by current collegiate rifle athletes.

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the America's Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act (S. 3791). Notably, this marks the fourth Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) priority that has cleared the House of Representatives under suspension of the rules and the Senate unanimously this Congress, demonstrating the ability of CSF to deliver wins for sportsmen and women regardless of the political landscape.

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed America's Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act, which authorizes several important conservation programs. The legislation already passed the House of Representatives and will now be sent to the President's desk to be signed into law.

Koenig Shooting Sports is excited to announce that the 2025 US Steel Nationals will be held March 21-23, 2025, at the Titusville Rifle & Pistol Club.

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was detected this season in a mule deer buck from hunting district (HD) 515 and a whitetail buck from HD 525, both harvested by hunters. This is the first time CWD has been detected in these HDs.

Interesting and uncommon birds often make their way to Ohio during the winter months, and now is a great time to look for them. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of wildlife recommends bird enthusiasts to check out state wildlife areas, nature preserves, and parks feature diverse habitats that are open to the public year-round.

Today is our final edition for 2024. All the wires of the Outdoor Wire Digital Network will be back on their regular distribution schedules starting Monday, January 6, 2025. The Supplier Wire will begin publishing on Friday, January 3, 2025, and publish weekly through January in support of the SHOT Show's Supplier Showcase. If you have news for the January 6 editions, please submit releases by 4:30p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025. We look forward to being back with you in January and wish you and yours a safe, happy and healthy holiday season. While we're bringing down our curtain for 2024, it's not too-late for you to help those in need. In addition to the many not-for-profits that help wildlife, fund conservation and continue to defend our individual rights, there are also companies onboard with the spirit of giving. Redneck Blinds, for example, is doing their part, giving away $25,000 in prizes to five lucky holiday contest winners, in addition to donating $1 per contest entry up to $25,000 to Convoy of Hope. Convoy is a nonprofit, humanitarian organization that serves impoverished, hurting and hungry people worldwide. And…if you make a donation to Convoy, Redneck Charities will match that, too, up to an additional $25,000.

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