The lady-like baying of Willow stirred half-century-plus-old memories. Fond ones, of course.
Very fond ones, to be exact. Consumed with the thrill of chasing rabbits with an excited hound, nothing stood in the way of pursuing this premier upland game. Even as a start-up hunter some 60 years ago.
Jeffrey Frischkorn: End-of-year rabbit hunt a symphony for the ears Read More »
Anglers who hit their favorite stocked trout streams April 1 and beyond can thank New York’s network of fish hatcheries for providing them with their quarry.
The state Department of Environmental Conservation operates 12 fish hatcheries and stocks millions of freshwater fish into more than 1,200 public streams, rivers, lakes and ponds across the state – including brown, rainbow and brook trout.
First phase of work on New York fish hatcheries underway Read More »
Since the 1930s, hunters have paid for wildlife conservation through license fees and Pittman-Robertson excise taxes on guns and ammunition. Anglers pay through Dingell-Johnson/Wallop-Breaux Act.
Citizens in general were typically ignored relating to wildlife management and conservation issues and outdoor participation. Most state natural resource agencies ignore general populations because they were not paying into the conservation funds the way anglers and hunters do. Times have changed.
Commentary: Why we need a ‘Walk On Wildside’ conservation plan in Minnesota Read More »
Expert turkey hunters like Tony Hudak of Noxen, Pa., insist that scouting is crucial for success when hunting spring gobblers. They also tell you that when hunting you need to set up in advantageous positions for the kill where you can break up your outline while being able to maneuver for a shot.
Equally important is being able to call turkeys to the positions where you can get lethal shots. Being able to use various kinds of callers and being able to make various types of turkey sounds is essential to success.
Making turkey sounds on various calls can help you tag more gobblers Read More »
Rep. Peter Fischer, DFL-Maplewood, has introduced HF3643, a bill to establish the Melissa and Mark Hortman Memorial State Park around the State Capitol complex.
More than 30 House members have signed on as co-authors. The House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee heard the bill March 17.
New Minnesota ‘state park’ plan aims to honor Melissa and Mark Hortman Read More »
The sturgeon fishery on the Rainy River has recovered significantly,
MN Daily Update: Prepare now for the peak of the sturgeon season on the Rainy River Read More »
A friend was on a wilderness fishing trip in Canada. What could be better? Pristine waters, fish for dinner every day, no ringing phones to disturb the sounds of the loons.
“It’s all good,” he said, “until you have all the fish you need for dinner, you’re ready to get back to the cabin and your outboard motor won’t start.”
Mike Schoonveld: Another safety tool for outdoorsmen – satellite texting Read More »
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