Hunting News
Before 2025
- Back to the basics: What to consider when targeting fish from the dockIt was a glorious evening in the middle of June. The weather was warm, the lake was calm, and the daily coronation of the sun crowning the western horizon was a...
- Michigan bill expands opportunities for special needs huntersMichigan residents with special needs could soon gain new hunting opportunities from legislation unanimously approved by all state lawmakers in both chambers la...
- Behind the scenes: Illinois DNR wildlife biologist has a passion for teachingJared Trickey is a firm believer in the adage, ‘Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.’ Whether...
- Brian Haines: The biggest catch of all on Minnesota’s Lindsey LakeTo this day, I recall a catch from many years ago, right around the time I turned 13 and was being introduced to walleye fishing. Back then, my family would tak...
- Interested in saddle hunting? Here are some optionsJust a few years ago you’d only find a few companies making saddles for hunting, but in 2024 there are more than a dozen companies trying to cash in on the mo...
- Socialization is key to having your hunting puppy prepared to face the worldJust a few days after bringing into my home my black Labrador puppy five years ago, I decided it was time to take her out on the town to meet some friends. Our ...
- Steve Piatt: Soaring temperatures force an audible in plan to fish New York’s Ausable RiverOn paper, this trip was going to be special. Back to the Adirondacks, and back to the West Branch of the Ausable River, which I proudly called my home water dur...
- Jeremiah Haas: From seeking walleyes to tuna, fishing is a universal passionMany of us can remember the first time we had a fishing pole in hand, or at least we have seen the pictures of us doing so as toddlers. Whether you are in the Q...
- Wisconsin Wardens at Work: Zone 1 turkey hunter gets surprise call in Zone 3A licensed hunter pursuing turkeys in the Black River State Forest in Jackson County, Wis., on opening day of the very first season, April 17, heard an unusual ...
- Bear population, diet are focus of Michigan studyMultiple bear research projects are underway in Michigan. They focus on better estimating the population on Drummond Island, ways to mitigate nuisance issues in...
- Christine Thomas: Old dinner bell gets new home at little cabinThe story that led up to her remarks begins in the late 1970s. We were living on the Field Ranch in the town of Colburn, in Adams County. I owned a black quarte...
- Michigan Natural Resources Commission approves deer regulation changes for 2024 and beyondAfter months of meetings and work sessions, the Michigan Natural Resources Commission has approved deer regulation changes for 2024 and beyond. The commission w...
- Michigan’s statewide fishing report on July 12, 2024Salmon and trout bite on Great Lakes seriously solid. A look at the Michigan fishing report from across the state on July 12, 2024. The post Michigan’s statew...
- Substantial changes in place for Minnesota’s Camp Ripley hunt this fallSince 1954, 53,000-acre Camp Ripley has hosted weekend-long events for archery deer hunters in the fall, but this year hunters will have season-long access to t...
- Episode 50 — New York Fish Consumption AdvisoriesEarlier this year the New York State Department of Health updated fish consumption advisories, which continue to be regionalized but are more species-specific. ...