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Jim Leqve, of Rochester, Minn. harvested this 8-point buck in Buffalo County while bowhuntng on Oct. 25. The buck weighed 180 lbs, and the rack had a 161/2-inch inside spread.

Not every perch bites and fine points’ count!

In a crowd of perch anglers, where the average catch might be three to six jumbo perch, there’ll be a few standouts anglers who catch their 20-fish limit. Similarly, in a two-person portable, one fisherman

Poaching fines: a budget solution?

Editor Madison Sportsmen and conservation officials opposed to the Legislature’s skimming of $1.35 million in stamp funds to cover DNR budget shortfalls are wondering whether it isn’t time to allow more poaching fines to be

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Fancy yourself a prodigy in the field of outdoors writing? Maybe you recall an interesting day afield you’d like to share. If so, Wisconsin Outdoor News invites you to enter our 2001 Youth Writing Contest.

Gail Leslin

Gail joined the staff at ODN in September 2002. As a part-timer she works in the subscription services department, reception, and on special project.

Outdoor News unveils 2004 Print of the Year

“Doves at Dawn” That’s the title of the third annual Outdoor News Conservation Print of the Year shown above. Staffer Ron Nelson painted an image of mourning doves flushing over a pond in autumn to

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