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Pennsylvania poaching spree ends with more than 100 deer killed, six suspects charged
Six residents of Franklin County were criminally charged in late May for allegedly going on what the Pennsylvania Game Commission termed “a poaching spree,” killing more than 100 deer in six months.
They allegedly

Early season is a bass bonanza
If you think you’re in water that’s shallow enough, you’re probably still fishing too deep. I’ve caught countless bass this time of year within 6 inches of shore in water less than a foot deep.

Wisconsin Cuffs & Collars: Close to 70 trout-fishing citations in Pierce County
Field reports from Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources published in the June 2, 2023 edition of Wisconsin Outdoor News.

Book sheds light on duck camp’s rich history in Minnesota
Steve Knutson freely admits that he didn’t know the first thing about writing a book, let alone self-publishing one. The entire process, more or less, began as a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an

Illinois turkey hunters nearly break state’s record harvest this spring
Without fanfare and minus any clamor – much like the strategies vital to a successful turkey hunt – Illinois hunters nearly broke the state record harvest during the 2023 spring season.
DNR’s initial report put

Ohio Insider: Diving further into the demise of state’s ruffed grouse
We all realize that curtailing hunting of ruffed grouse isn’t the answer to bringing the bird back. Hunting, in Ohio, at least, moves the needle barely a blip. According to Division of Wildlife (DOW) statistics,

Ease into spring dog work, and keep it short in summer
The best way to begin spring training is simple: short hikes and no serious training. Just let the dog run and gauge both his stamina and mental acuity. A good idea is to bring a

Deconstructing catch-and-release fishing
Catch-and-release fishing can be a deep subject, really. We have come to accept catch and release as a norm of modern fishing, and it certainly has its valid place. But hard thinkers on natural resource

A look at all we lose, and sometimes find again, in our outdoor pursuits
The Great Vault of Lost and Found Outdoor Gear must lie in a remote mountain valley somewhere, and if we ever find that spot what a trove it will hold.
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