Taming the dreaded sportfishing ‘jinx’ factor
Tim Lesmeister
March 2, 2022
One minor slip-up while hitting the water can curse an entire day, unless – as the author learned – you bring along a secret weapon.
Opinion
Is it cool to be cold? Sometimes it can be
Dan Durbin
February 24, 2022
But is it cool even when no one is catching fish? Yes, it is … cool.
Crowds out-of-doors: It’s all about respect
Tim Lesmeister
February 16, 2022
The author wonders, after years of preaching the benefits of multi-use outdoors recreation (and everyone taking his advice), how our resources can handle the added pressure.
Handsome eagle from northeastern Asia stakes a claim in U.S.
Sharon Stiteler
January 25, 2022
Substantially larger than a bald eagle, a massive Steller’s sea eagle has thrilled wildlife watchers in the northeastern United States this winter.
When thieves and robbers tell their secrets
Tim Lesmeister
January 18, 2022
Answers from criminals to a survey might influence your decision to carry a firearm for personal protection.
The best lessons are learned out-of-doors
Tim Lesmeister
December 23, 2021
From ice auger purchases to makeshift, icy livewells, what 2021 has taught the author.
When bears mistake tires for doughnuts
Tim Lesmeister
November 3, 2021
With bear populations expanding across the country, encounters with humans and their “tasty” equipment become more frequent.
Upcoming Wisconsin wolf season on hold
Dean Bortz
October 25, 2021
Dane County circuit court judge issues injunction.
Big woodpeckers and renewed life for Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Rob Drieslein
October 11, 2021
Despite an extinction press release from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, some good conservation news has emerged from Washington D.C.
