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April 24, 2026

What to do when the longbeard you’re working is hung up and won’t come in

Only the birds know why they do it, but for some reason, plenty of toms will avoid wearing tags this spring by simply holding up outside of shooting range.
Every seasoned turkey hunter has dealt with this maddening issue, but it’s not a totally hopeless situation. There are options that can help you convince a gobbler to keep coming, but you have to understand how to read the situation first.

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Tyler Frantz: Trout fishing marks spring’s arrival in Pennsylvania

The signs of spring are clear and obvious. Flowers have popped, trees are leafing out, and my woodshed is nearly empty. After what felt like a never-ending winter, my ears are now greeted by the welcomed sound of spring peepers on the farm pond, accompanied by the racket of nesting waterfowl and sky-dancing woodcocks at dusk. It’s truly a beautiful thing.

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Ryan Rothstein: Make the most of your spring whitetail scouting window

It’s always amazing how quickly the world shifts into high gear as winter lets go. After being cooped up inside for several months, everything starts all at once and suddenly we find ourselves getting pulled in a hundred different directions.
It’s easy to overlook whitetails right now with everything else coming at you, but your 2026 deer season could easily hinge on your late April scouting.

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Center of Science and Industry in Columbus educates public on state’s watersheds

Adults and children of all ages can learn the importance of maintaining pollution-free rivers and streams in Ohio and elsewhere from a new interactive exhibit at the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) in Columbus.
Project: Ripple Effect opened April 3 with a ribbon cutting by COSI President and CEO Frederic Bertley, Ph.D, and Mary Mertz, director of the Ohio DNR (ODNR).

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Here’s what not to forget on the walleye opener

Opening day of the walleye season in Minnesota – Saturday May 9, 2026 – is an important day for anglers who have been craving the opportunity to get into a boat on open water and chase some of this state’s favorite fish, the walleye.
Because it is a significant day there are many things you should never forget on the Minnesota opener.

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