Giving wildlife a break
Keep dogs out of trouble this time of year
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Midwest moose headed toward ESA listing?
USFWS responds to July 2015 petition from Center for Biological Diversity and Honor the Earth
Game agency catches ‘thrill killers’
Two Venango County men have been sentenced to $11,000 in fines and restitution for the poaching of seven deer last September near Oil City
Summer means glamping time (glamorous camping)
After decades of marching over BWCA portages with a pup tent, the author advocates for comfortable camping.
Anti-muskie-stocking push dead for now, but will be back
A contingent of Minnesotans – including lawmakers – sees an anti-muskie stance as a useful tool for a broader agenda
September muzzleloader in some units?
Option looked at by DEC to address high deer numbers, but no proposal yet
May survey: Duck numbers up on drier landscape?
Season dates for duck, goose hunting are set
Angling success secret: Don’t force the fish
River walleyes and bass have you stumped? With or without kids, if a bite isn’t happening, move!
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Hunting prep: Managing your land for wildlife
Improving your land for wildlife and water quality produces immediate environmental benefits plus better hunting and fishing this fall.
A little jig and a smile
Author lands fish on unsophisticated tackle
Hunter ed changes a cause for concern
Pre-class homework mandate draws criticism
Fishing opener 2016: a big chill
Last Saturday arrived with cold and wind across the state, and in some parts of northern Minnesota, docks were covered with a thin layer of snow on opening morning of the 2016 game-fishing season.
The anti-muskie sentiment at the Minnesota Legislature
Muskie proponents have little time to derail lawmakers’ anti-muskie plans
Deer urine ban proposal gets tabled
Further work with ‘interested parties’ to develop regs
Roach: Walleyes will be ‘looking to eat’
Everything appears to be lining up for a fine start to the 2016 walleye-fishing season on Saturday
Bobbers can save the day
Underappreciated, until they go under
Jigs and three-way rigs for spring river walleyes
The hot, ice-out bite for walleyes and saugers on the region’s rivers can deliver all-day jigging action
Widespread sweep nets alleged wildlife crimes
Operation North Coast seized deer mounts, drugs among other items
Take Dead Aim: Optic options for your gobbler gun
It’s the perfect hunt on the perfect spring morning. The gobbler responds off the roost, and he’s coming. Your setup is ideal.
Deer management a big winner in primaries
Northern Ohio communities approve archery hunting
Wisconsin DNR’s new Go Wild licensing system operating as of March 17
Wisconsin sportsmen may begin buying 2016 licenses; turkey tags on sale March 21 as scheduled
Mild spring may pave the way for pre-season trout stockings
In a typical spring, many – in fact, most – of the state’s trout waters don’t receive stockings of trout prior to the April 1 opening day.
Snow goose migration ahead of typical pace
Unless a March snowstorm or some serious cold weather descends upon the Upper Midwest, the best of the spring snow goose season in the United States is likely over.
Teaching bird dogs to find morel mushrooms
Want to get rich this spring? Teach your canine companion how to find some tasty fungi.
Wisconsin duck hunters may file online comments through March 18 on 2016 season framework
USFWS is looking at possible 60-day duck season
North country perch late ice-angling advice
Ice fishing has nearly ended, but where you can still find walkable border country ice, you’ll likely find jumbo perch
