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August 23, 2026

Jeremiah Haas: The correct mindset will help to keep you from having a disappointing day

The Illinois dove season, which opens Sept. 1, is traditionally considered the beginning of the fall hunting season, although avid squirrel hunters may argue. Either way, for many hunters, it is time to get out and enjoy the fields, attempting to put bacon-wrapped dove nuggets in our stomach.
While a lot of people hunt on private land, this is one of the few seasons where a sizable portion of the hunts occur on state lands.

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Three Pennsylvania lakes among Bassmaster’s best Northeast destinations

Three Pennsylvania lakes are among Bassmaster’s best 25 bass fishing destinations in the northeastern U.S. in 2026.
Presque Isle Bay/Lake Erie central basin, Shenango River Lake, and Pymatuning Reservoir – all in northwestern Pennsylvania – made the cut. They were chosen from waters in 19 states ranging from Maine to Virginia to Indiana.

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C.B. Bylander: What’s the best model for firearms safety training?

I went hunting last week but not for game.
Instead, I sought answers. I wanted to know which type of firearms safety training is best. Classroom? Virtual online? A hybrid of both that combines online learning with an actual field day experience? All are common options in America, including Minnesota. I was curious because by now – a good 15 years after online firearms safety training has been common – someone should know the answer, right?

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