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- Where do Illinois’ rainbow trout come from? Fall, spring seasons rely on state’s hatchery systemAlthough many Illinois anglers can tell you stories about catching rainbow trout over the decades, the fish is not native here and there are no naturally reprod...
- MN Daily Update: Outdoor-related opportunities at the Minnesota State FairIt’s time for the Minnesota State Fair, and the Minnesota DNR is celebrating its iconic State Fair building’s 90th anniversary. Here are more details for ou...
- Local and national waterfowl numbers paint a positive outlook for Michigan huntersWith an increase in waterfowl numbers at both the state and national levels, and favorable wetlands conditions across the state and nation, Michigan’s duck an...
- Interested in hammock camping? Here’s some things to considerHave you been camping lately? It seems even a simple night in the woods has been invaded by motorized, technologized bells and whistles. A great many campers ha...
- Adjust fly-fishing tactics to catch more trout as summer fades to fallFly-fishermen know that their summer outings are often limited to certain streams and stream sections that remain cold enough to host trout throughout even the ...
- Joe Fellegy: A look into fishing’s crystal ball; and questions surrounding the Harris-Walz ticketWhat will sportfishing be like in 10, 20, 30, or more years? Anglers of all ages like that question, and often get to it in general discussions about fishing. T...
- Where should you aim on deer, bear? Better understand their anatomyHunters will soon head for the woods with rifles, bows, muzzleloaders and shotguns. Your goal will be the same: Bring home the bacon.… or, in this case, the v...
- Four old-school waterfowling tactics that can work for you this fallWaterfowl hunters are nothing if not resourceful. They might be the most resourceful of all hunters. They feel right at home deploying any trick in the waterfow...
- New West Virginia channel catfish record gets public pushback after coming from private pondForget the high-end tackle. A West Virginia man landed a state record channel catfish in his home state July 21 on his 3-year-old daughter’s $9.99 pink Zebco ...
- Glenn Sapir: The hunter/angler’s “man cave” holds much meaningWhen I was a teen, one of my favorite songs was a Beach Boys ballad, “In My Room.” The lyrics told that his room was a special place where the singer could ...
- Ryan Rothstein: A method to the madness when it comes to trail camerasRight now, my strategy is to home in on a buck that I’d like to chase this season. Although I have several bucks I know made it through last winter, they’ve...
- Jeremiah Haas: Some trail cam tricks for preseason preparationSeptember is right around the corner and if you have not put the trail cameras out yet, you will likely be doing so really soon. While it is simple to put them ...
- Christine Thomas: A kayak and a camera makes for a loony combinationWhen I last left my dear readers, I had kayaked into a muskie hunt and witnessed the landing of a spectacular muskie by Brandon Leinon, of Osseo. It was a wonde...
- Michigan DNR says EHD found in St. Joseph County deer, more cases expectedEpizootic Hemorrhagic Disease has reared its ugly head once again in Michigan’s deer herd. A dead deer found in St. Joseph County in late July was confirmed l...
- Michigan’s statewide fishing report on Aug. 23, 2024Salmon moving closer to shore, trickling into rivers. A look at the Michigan fishing report from across the state on Aug. 23, 2024. The post Michigan’s statew...