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The Charge: Criminally Stupid

We’ve searched long and hard this week for some of stupidest ways to get arrested, and yes, we have some winners! Example 1: Selling Stolen Gun on TV Reality Show Here’s one from this week’s

Naming my second bird dog, Pt. 1 of 2

Bird dog names are a big deal to me. Admittedly, they’re probably too big of a deal. However, as I’ve written about in previous posts about dog names, a bird dog’s name says a lot

It’s a buck, it’s a doe . . . no, it’s Robo Deer

It’s sort of like something you’d see in a Transformer movie. With the click of a remote control, the creature’s head turns, tail flicks and front foot stomps. It’s Robo Buck – and even his

From Alaska to Yellowstone, how about an offbeat quiz?

Everyone has a special calling in life, and here are two people who share a unique fascination for, uh, animal poo. Alaska Poop Primer: Pellets or Patties? It’s common for Jessy Coltrane, the Alaska Department

Do we really need an opener?

The Minnesota Fishing Opener is just a few days away, on May 12. Wisconsin opened last weekend. This just allows Minnesotans to fish for pike and walleyes. Bass is still closed for a couple of

What’s your Rooster Shooting Percentage by Shot?

Depending upon what style of shotgun you prefer, a rooster has between one and five shots to evade your pellets. This numbers game got my baseball mind wondering about batting averages and shooting percentages. If

Unintended Catches

When you’re fishing, sometimes you never know what you’ll catch! Leaping ‘Cuda Takes Bite Out of Angler Thanks to an experienced and quick-thinking Florida fishing guide, an angler was no worse for the wear after

2012: A smelt odyssey

The oldtimers remember how it was with smelt, the tasty baitfish that became somewhat of a springtime tradition. It was sort of like spring bullhead fishing; a good time to catch and eat. The smelt

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