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August 20, 2026

Remembering Adirondack deer hunting legend Dick Johndrow

One of North Country deer hunting’s biggest ambassadors, Dick Johndrow, of Ticonderoga (Essex County, N.Y.), passed away May 30 at the age of 93.
Johndrow became a household name in northern New York, and beyond, in 1968 when he harvested a massive Adirondack buck, which by NYS Big Buck Club standards measured 171-4 inches and currently sits at 57th in the club’s record book under the Gun Typical category.

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Commentary: Minnesota has studied water pollution long enough; it’s time to act

For decades, Minnesota farmers, conservation professionals, and local partners have invested tremendous efforts into protecting our state’s water.
The Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program has encouraged many producers to adopt conservation practices they can rightfully be proud of. Those relationships matter, the work matters, and the commitment shown by participating farmers deserves recognition. But there is a difficult conversation Minnesota must be willing to have.

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Wisconsin Wardens at Work: 51 not too old to begin game warden career

David Bennett, who is a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) field warden in Kohler-Andrae State Park and part of Sheboygan County, came into this job at a later stage in life. He is approaching an age where some wardens are thinking retirement – but he is just beginning his career.
Ask Bennett about his job choice at his age and he’ll likely suggest that his age, background, and experience all emphasize education over citation when dealing with a violation, if at all possible.

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