Fishing
Lessard Council approves $109M in spending
The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council last week unanimously approved a $109 million package of outdoors projects, which will be sent to lawmakers for their sign-off during the next legislative session.
Will farm bill be first item of 2014 business?
House passes extension of current bill; Senate action might not be needed
Northeast wolf zone approaching quota
Wolf hunters and trappers are closing in on the quota in the Northeast Zone, and are steadily adding to the harvest in the state’s two other wolf zones.
Links from Backyard and Beyond Page
Link from Val Cunningham column: Owl Season From Backyard and Beyond Page Follow this link to hear the sound of a short-eared owl hooting. And this link, from same column, is for the more common
An opening weekend deer hunt in southeast Wisconsin
A young boy gets involved in the hunt
Blistery bows: Proper archery shooting technique during a bitter Midwestern winter
Hunters who haven’t drawn or shot their bowhunting equipment in cold winter conditions might be in for a surprise.
Follow me as I go through the concealed-carry permit process
As many of you know, the concealed-carry legislation has passed in Illinois and the applications for permits will be coming out in January of 2014.
Detecting subtle ice fishing panfish bites: beyond feel and sight
With today’s fishing technology, plus a few exclusive bluegill and walleye tricks, there’s no excuse for missing bites
