Fish extirpated from Ohio 80-plus years ago resurfaces
The longhead darter is reportedly so rare that the International Union for Conservation of Nature does not list its status due to a lack of data.
Potato-Crusted Fish
A versatile recipe for transforming your freshwater fish using instant mashed potato flakes as a crispy coating. Try them in fish tacos, or with roasted potatoes and a side salad as Chef Jeff Benda did in this presentation.
Rite of passage: Tundras, trumpeters show up on Lake Erie shores
Author has been documenting annual holiday occurrence for years.
Passing up deer hunt for steelhead trip
Yes, the opening day of Ohio’s firearms deer-hunting season was a fine kettle of fish.
Korean Venison Bowls
When you grind most of your venison into ground burger meat, there are endless possibilities of meals to make. This easy go-to recipe for a savory rice bowl was share by Wisconsin hunter, Sarah Kozlowski.
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Best laid plans sometimes go awry
Author found this out on a cold, snowy Colorado elk hunt.
Early Ohio deer kill lags behind
Hot weather thought to be factor.
Big woodpeckers and renewed life for Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Despite an extinction press release from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, some good conservation news has emerged from Washington D.C.
Fishing debate: Who are the GOATs?
Can’t just pick one? The author has several categories where he recommends his picks for the top fishermen ever.
Smoked Venison Meatloaf
When it comes to options for smoking meat, author of several wild game cookbooks - Eileen Clarke, shares that the good old water smoker is still one of her favorite cooking devices. In this recipe, she shares tips on preparing a smoked venison meatloaf that pairs well with potato salad.
U.S. blackpowder manufacturer fizzles to a halt
With the demise of U.S.-made GOEX blackpowder, muzzleloading enthusiasts will either have to use a substitute or else try to secure one of two hard-to-find and expensive European blackpowder brands.
Minnesota artist James Hautman wins 2021 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest
He won with his painting of a pair of redheads floating in the water.
The wild world has a lot to teach us
Author witnesses poults caring for injured hen turkey.
Smoked Lake Trout
The oily nature of Lake Trout fillets make it a perfect vessel for holding smoke. In this recipe by Jamie Carlson as featured in the Outdoor News Taste of the Wild, you combine a dry brine and directions on the ideal cook time for smoking the fish. Lake trout served up with some pickled onions and whole grain mustard is a great snack.
Doves hard to hit, but fun in the field
Helping to keep ammunition industry – and dove population – from crashing.
Big Darby event highlights vulnerability of scenic stream
Environmentalists fear Plain City expansion could harm waterway.
ODNR needs your eyes and ears to help manage wildlife
Turkey sightings among most important items right now.
Chimichurri Venison Tacos
Tacos are a great summer crowd-pleaser because each person can adjust the fixings to suit their taste buds. The simple chimichurri sauce adds a ton of fresh herby flavors and a zing of acidity by itself. But some other great toppings that work with this recipe include grilled onions, pico de gallo, avocado, a good crumbly cheese (e.g., queso fresco, cotija), or corn salsa. It’s the perfect summer meal to use up some of last fall’s venison and impress your friends.
Memories of a dove opener long ago
Pollick cut his teeth on an Indiana hunt 35 years ago.
ODNR offering special archery hunts along scenic rivers
Special drawings for the hunts this month.
Fair Day Venison Corn Dogs
Venison Corn Dogs are perfect as a make-ahead meal and can be frozen after they’re cooked for up to 3 to 6 months. Simply quadruple the recipe, fry them all, then allow them to cool on cooling racks. Once cooled, just place them in freezer bags and bring them out during hunting season to quickly reheat.
The 2021 ammunition quandary: This scribe could use more ammo
Plan now for you fall hunting needs, because ammo again has been in short supply on many gun shop shelves.
Sesame Baked Chicken of the Woods Mushrooms
He's best known as a leading authority on culinary uses of mushrooms and plants via his website Forager | Chef: the largest resource on wild mushroom cookery on the web, and Chef Alan Bergo shares his step-by-step recipe with Outdoor News readers for this surprising take on "sesame chicken" using wild mushrooms.
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