DNR may pull fall antlerless gun deer hunt

By Mike Moore Editor

Yoder charged in chronic wasting disease case

By Frank Hinchey Contributing Writer

Taking a stand on hunter safety stats

Mike Raykovicz Blog

The bushytail rut: Late February is the best time to catch squirrels with their guards down

Summit crowd complains of too few deer

By Jeffrey L. Frischkorn Contributing Writer

Deer season winds down for northeast Ohio hunter

Jeff Frischkorn Blog

Going to pot

Steve Piatt Blog

Fresh hunting ground: A last-minute grouse hunt reveals a few new duck and deer spots

Tony J. Peterson Blog

Remember all aspects of safety during this deer hunting season

Whether you're hunting via firearm, archery, or muzzleloader (in a treestand or ground blind) have a mental safety checklist whenever you head afield.

By Jason Revermann

Archery hunting during the deer rut — bowhunting advice from an expert

Successful Pope and Young record holder offers advice on how to be successful at archery hunting during the rut.

By Mark Nale

Gobbler hunting strategies: The snood reveals the mood

During that turkey hunting moment of truth, closely watch that fleshy appendage hanging off the beak of a boss tom.

By Mark Strand Contributing Writer

Three great stands for hunting the rut

Narrowing down my top stand sites for hunting the rut to only three is not easy.

By Gary Clancy Contributing Writer

Youth and hard water: Tips for taking kids ice fishing

Youngsters naturally love to crank up fish. Keep it enjoyable and you’ll help build the next generation of anglers, plus a fishing buddy for life.

Ice fishing tips: Refining your jigging techniques for light-biting crappies and sunfish

Catch more fish with the right bait or lure, then know how to identify the slightest of bites.

A multi-species approach to mid- and late-ice fishing season locations

Walleyes, bluegills, crappies, and pike face similar constraints as the mid-ice season of February unfolds

Flying high again: Boating industry unveils top models for 2015

New model boats keep the best, update the rest

When panfish behave badly

A common mistake some anglers make is thinking the world below the ice is static and that nothing changes.

Flying high again: Boating industry unveils top models for 2015

New model boats keep the best, update the rest

Staff Report

2015 Boat Motors. Stylish, quieter and more fuel-efficient

Four strokes still coming on strong in outboard marketplace

Staff Report

Ice show season: Checking out innovations for hard water 2014-15

From tip-ups to headlamps to augers, some highlights from last weekend’s 22nd Annual St. Paul Ice Fishing and Winter Sports Show.

Tim Lesmeister Blog

Holiday Gift Guide for the Naughty or Nice

After a season of hunting and fishing, the outdoor enthusiasts in your life are sure to know what gear needs replacing, upgrading, or retiring

Staff Report

2015 brings more value-priced ATVs, bigger side-by-side UTVs

Manufacturers of traditional ATVs and the increasingly popular side-by-side UTVs are expanding their lineups at both ends of the spectrum.

By Dan Hansen Contributing Writer

Last gasp: A traditional bunny hunt closes out the season

Taking a stand on hunter safety stats

Coyotes impact more than deer

The bushytail rut: Late February is the best time to catch squirrels with their guards down

Raccoon raid on feeding station is the final straw

SHOT show highlights firearm safety program

Yoder charged in chronic wasting disease case

Deer season winds down for northeast Ohio hunter

Deer kill in line with goal, DNR says

Going to pot

Strike it up for spring gobblers

Public asked to list turkey, grouse

Thinking wood ducks, teal, and mallards for the 2014 waterfowl opener

Six ducks make up the daily bag

The fine (easement) print in federal duck stamp increase legislation

Remember all aspects of safety during this deer hunting season

Hunters and anglers need to be more aware of bogus forwarded emails

Don't let fireworks season ruin your pointer or flusher for hunting season

Fajita Kabobs

Looking for a recipe that makes a tough cut of meat something worth savoring?

Eileen Clarke

Spicy Grilled Hungarian Partridge

With grouse and partridge seasons here, you couldn’t find a better reason to fire up the grill this fall for this simple, yet elegant presentation that uses your fresh birds

From Sarah Davies Tilt cookbook

Aging & Cutting Game Meat

What Makes Wild Meat Tough? There are two factors: the animal itself and the hunter.

Eileen Clarke

Lake Shelbyville

Lake Shelbyville is certainly the center of central Illinois’ outdoors paradise. And the opportunities surrounding the massive area provide anglers, hunters, bikers, birdwatchers and everyone else a year-round playground.

By Tim Bunton Contributing Writer

The traveling hunter: Flying with firearms

Planning, preparation make a difference

Steve Piatt Blog

Writer's treehouse stay doesn't disappoint

House built by Ohio couple near Mohican

Jane Beathard Blog

Ontario unveils a few new fishing rules for 2014

No updates to OWI rules from last year

By Tim Spielman Associate Editor

A bass’n plan: Head south for open water

The Great Lakes region offers fabulous bass fishing – except during the winter when the lakes are frozen and the seasons are closed.

By Louie Stout Contributing Writer