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August 3, 2025

Steve Griffin: Boating fever hit from an early age and hasn’t gone away

It’s hard to forget what useful tools boats are, but let’s try, for now, to focus on the joys that boats offer, in themselves.
It’s apt. After all, Michigan’s at or near the top in boat numbers among states, and we don’t even count the unregistered, non-motorized kayaks and canoes in what seems like every yard, on every car and truck.

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Wisconsin Waterfowl Hunters’ Expo looking at biggest event yet Aug. 22-23

For those interested in waterfowl and waterfowl hunting, the Wisconsin DNR is once again partnering with conservation groups to host the Waterfowl Hunters’ Expo on Aug. 22-23 at the Sunnyview Expo Center in Oshkosh.
The Waterfowl Hunters’ Expo has expanded to two days beginning this year and is open to waterfowl hunting enthusiasts of any age. The expo will feature hands-on exhibits for attendees to try before they buy the latest in outdoor products.

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Want more doves? Here’s what to focus on

Dove hunting is something to try at least once. Not to see how good you are at wing shooting, but rather to experience the heritage of hunting as it began for so many of us, the once practical yet enriched means to put fresh meat on the table with family and friends.
If you have not gone bird hunting in a while, now is your chance.

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