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Fire experts within the DNR occasionally plan strategic fires called prescribed burns to manage the ecosystem on state lands. These burns help control invasive species, improve wildlife habitat, promote healthy forests and grasslands, and reduce wildfire fuel.

Our stewardship team, comprised of foresters, wildlife biologists and other natural resources experts, develop detailed burn plans, ensuring responsible habitat management and enhanced recreational opportunities.

This means you may notice fire activity when visiting or driving by a state park this spring and summer. To sign up to receive prescribed burn updates in your inbox, visit the DNR’s Prescribed Fire page.

The “Prescribed Burns” story map – including stories, photos and videos – takes a detailed look at how prescribed burns work.

Wildlife

New Video Shows Collaring of Latest Mexican Wolf Population Count

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On Monday, March 3, 2025, it was announced that the latest (end-of-year 2024) population census of Mexican wolves had increased for the ninth straight year, to a record 286 wolves in eastern Arizona and western New Mexico.

To get a glimpse of the numerous activities that take place during the wolf count, including counting techniques, affixing radio collars, processing/health check, and release, see this video by David Majure of the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s video production section:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaQnEdYOPpA Read more

Wildlife

HEVI-Shot Ammunition Kicks Off Its Tom Time Rebate Program

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HEVI-Shot recently announced its Tom Time rebate program, where diehard wild turkey hunters can get up to $100 back after buying some HEVI-Shot turkey loads. This promotion runs through May 31, 2025.

To take advantage of this rebate, customers must purchase HEVI-Shot’s HEVI-13, HEVI-Metal Turkey, Magnum Blend, Magnum Blend Reduced Recoil, HEVI-X Strut or HEVI-Bismuth Turkey to receive a $5.00 rebate per box or HEVI-Shot HEVI-18 to receive $7 per box back.

A minimum purchase of two (2) boxes is required, with a maximum rebate of $100.00 per person or household. Valid purchases must be made from March 1 through May 31, 2025. The deadline for submission of this rebate offer is June 30, 2025. Read more

Ammunition, Promotions

Remington Ammunition Announces Beards, Spurs, and Savings Shotshell Rebate

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Remington Ammunition recently announced its Beards, Spurs, and Savings rebate, which offers consumers the chance to buy Remington Turkey shotshell ammunition and get up to $100 back. This promotion runs through May 31, 2025.

To take advantage of this rebate, customers must purchase Remington’s Nitro Turkey to receive a $3.00 rebate per box or Premier Magnum Turkey, Premier Magnum Turkey High Velocity, or Premier TSS to receive $5 per box back.

A minimum purchase of two (2) boxes is required, with a maximum rebate of $100.00 per person or household. Valid purchases must be made from March 1 through May 31, 2025. The deadline for submission of this rebate offer is June 30, 2025. Read more

Ammunition, Promotions

Winchester Offers Turkey Ammunition Rebate

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Winchester announces that for a limited time consumers can earn $3.00 back for each box of Winchester Super-X® and Double-X® turkey loads purchased and earn $7.00 back for each box of Winchester Long Beard® XR® turkey loads purchased. Total maximum rebate amount is $100.00 per household. The offer is valid on qualifying purchases made between February 28, 2025 – May 31, 2025.

Eligible brands:

  • Super-X®
  • Double-X®
  • Long Beard® XR®

Visit Winchester.com to learn how to submit your rebate. Read more

Ammunition, Promotions

Browning Offers Turkey Ammunition Rebate

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Browning Ammunition announces that, for a limited time, consumers can earn $5.00 back for each box of Browning TSS turkey loads. Total maximum rebate amount is $100.00 per household. The offer is valid on qualifying purchases made between February 28, 2025 – May 31, 2025.

Eligible brands:

  • Browning TSS

Visit BrowningAmmo.com to learn how to submit your rebate.

For more information, visit www.browningammo.com or e-mail media@browningammo.com.

Ammunition, Promotions

FPC Defends Victory in New York Firearm Carry Ban Lawsuit

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NEW YORK – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that it filed its answering brief with the federal Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in Christian v. James, an FPC Law case that challenges New York’s laws banning firearms on all publicly accessible private property without the express consent of the owner.

These accelerated appellate proceedings closely follow the Western District of New York’s judgment in favor of the FPC plaintiffs just two months ago in January. This brief can be viewed at firearmspolicy.org/boron.

New York’s ban “implicates the plain text of the Second Amendment by regulating where firearms may lawfully be carried. And it cannot be reconciled with the historic principles underlying the Second Amendment,” argues the brief. “This Court already has held that the State is unlikely to be able to justify the law historically. The Court should now hold that its prediction was correct.”

“We are committed to putting an end to this immoral and unconstitutional law, whatever it takes, and this brief is an important step to that end,” said FPC President Brandon Combs. “This outrageous regulatory scheme simply cannot pass constitutional muster and the Second Circuit should hold as much without delay.” Read more

Gun Control

Fishooz Presents DryRun Waterproof Fishing Shoes

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Conklin, NY — Fishooz, a brand from leading waterproof boot and shoe manufacturer Dryshod, breaks new ground in the recreational fishing shoe segment with the introduction of the all-new DryRun series footwear. Developed for anglers, boaters, and water enthusiasts, Fishooz DryRun combines the premium materials and technical construction that have made Dryshod boots the leader in waterproof footwear with a blend of performance-driven design and unique styling that anglers and coastal adventurers will want to wear every time they hit the water.

Built on a sneaker platform with a contoured internal shank for full arch support and a molded and removeable PU sockliner to ensure all-day comfort, the DryRun features a storm-proof, natural rubber shell constructed around a 100-percent waterproof neoprene bootie. Whether downrigging off-shore or casting shoreside, DryRun is the perfect choice for keeping anglers’ feet dry and “in the game.”

Positive traction and excellent support are also essential in a high-performance fishing shoe, and the DryRun delivers with toe and heel reinforcements that protect feet against deck hazards, rocks, and shore debris. The lightweight yet durable Dureva™ outsole minimizes fatigue while enhancing agility. Additionally, Dryshod’s innovative Starliner tread makes for sure footing on decks, piers, and other wet surfaces by channeling water away from the sole to prevent hydroplaning and to maximize traction.

In keeping with its practical lifestyle mission, all DryRun models include four-way stretch topline openings for easy slip on/off convenience while the breathable Airmesh lining helps keep feet cool and dry during those hot days on the water by promoting airflow and reducing moisture buildup. Read more

Fishing

BirdCast Migration Monitoring Online

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Most birds migrate at night, which leaves us somewhat “blind” to the action. BirdCast programs fill in a lot of information on local and national levels using high-tech sources developed especially with birders in mind (Canvasbacks on the move by Paul Konrad).
This BirdCast live bird migration radar map shows the migration intensity at 12:30am early Monday morning, while the second BirdCast map below shows bird migration action at 8pm Monday evening (both images courtesy of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology).

Each spring and fall modern birders benefit from a package of 4 futuristic versions of online equipment with which we can glean information about bird migration night after night across the Lower 48 States. BirdCast provides an exceptional experience to monitor ongoing migrations each night and review migrations for any spring night flight, even alerting you to what species you can expect to see locally day by day. A favorite among the 4 webpages is the real-time migration analysis maps that show intensities of nocturnal bird migration as detected by the US weather surveillance radar network. Read more

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