The arc of the American hunter has been bending south for a long time.
Fifty years ago, hunters were far more numerous. Today, according to government statistics, they comprise but 4.5% of adult Americans. This decline is largely due to urbanization, shifting societal views, Baby Boomers hanging up their guns and fewer nearby places to hunt, often due to less habitat or more “No Trespassing” signs.
Have you ever noticed that the same anglers seem to be catching big bass all the time? And you’re not?
Sure, some anglers are lucky. But those who are catching big ’uns consistently put themselves into position to be lucky. That could be the difference between you and them. Here are six reasons provided by two experts as to why you’re not catching that next picture-worthy lunker.
Chasing trophy bass? Here are six ways to catch them more consistently Read More »
The turkey hunting season in New York officially gets underway with the annual youth turkey hunting weekend, April 25-26. Since 2004, the hunt has provided the opportunity for junior hunters (ages 12-15) to go afield with an experienced adult mentor and in many cases is a young hunter’s first real hunting experience.
New York’s regular spring gobbler season begins on May 1.
Youth weekend launches New York’s spring gobbler season Read More »
Camera placement matters prior to the turkey hunting season if
MN Daily Update: Camera placement makes all the difference for turkey intel Read More »
One of Illinois’ premier fishing holes has adjusted its crappie regulations this year following a huge spawn that has put too many smaller slabs in its water.
Meanwhile, a survey of Kinkaid Lake this month collected 52 muskies – including a female measuring 44.25 inches. Both fish species appear to be thriving in the 2,750-acre water.
Kinkaid Lake in Illinois gets new crappie regs; and survey sheds light on muskie fishery Read More »
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) issued 15,245 bear harvest authorizations (kill tags) for the 2026 fall bear season. Some of those recipients are considering a transfer of their tag to a qualified person.
Qualified recipients include minors, defined as a person less than 18 years of age at the time of the transfer application. A tag may also be transferred to persons with a valid class A, B, C or D disability permit, a person serving on active military duty, or someone who has been awarded a Purple Heart Award.
Wisconsin DNR has process allowing transfer of bear ‘kill tags’ Read More »
Camera placement matters prior to the turkey hunting season if
WI Daily Update: Camera placement makes all the difference for turkey intel Read More »
Even as sales of most fishing, trapping, and hunting licenses decline in Wisconsin, the all-inclusive conservation patron license has grown nearly 50% in popularity after bottoming out in 2012.
Sales of the $165 patron license hit 65,803 in 2025, up from 44,049 at the same price 14 years ago. As with all resident hunting, fishing, and trapping fees, the patron license’s price hasn’t increased since 2005, when it cost $140. The record sales year was 2002, when 81,896 sold at $110 each. Wisconsin also offers a patron license for nonresidents.
Wisconsin’s conservation patron license defies trends, gains buyers Read More »
We’ve been chasing crappies all week and we’ve seen all kinds of conditions and patterns. Finding some consistent behaviors.
Metro Area Fishing Report – April 12, 2026 – video Read More »
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