Hook and Bullet
Jumbo perch fishing can be good in the spring on Lake Erie
John Hageman and friends typically travel east on Lake Erie in the early spring to cash in on jumbo perch like the specimen shown above. Although the perch fishing hasn’t been off the charts this
Battling Rainy River behemoths: Hundreds of pounds of sturgeon released over two days of fishing
As days get longer and spring 2026 blooms across the north country, prime opportunities existed for anglers ahead of Minnesota’s May 9 fishing opener. One of those is the famed Rainy River, where a massive
Former Illinois DNR director, now lawmaker, offers fix for rifle bill moving through legislature
A former Illinois DNR director who is now a lawmaker said out loud what deer hunters have been thinking since Senate Bill 2756 began creating confusion and frustration.
In a committee meeting, State Rep.
Henry Repeating Arms expands lever-action platform, unveils 5 new models in H1 line
Henry Repeating Arms is expanding its rimfire lever-action platform with a broad lineup of new models built for target shooting, plinking, small game hunting, and modern rimfire enthusiasts.
Wisconsin Mixed Bag: Wisconsin DNR accepting shooting range applications through Aug. 15
The Wisconsin DNR is accepting applications for the Shooting Range Grant Program through Aug. 15.
The program provides financial assistance for safe firearm or archery shooting opportunities. Managers of public or private ranges or members
Wisconsin’s waterfowl bag limits set for 2026 season
Taylor Finger, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) game bird specialist, told the Natural Resources Board (NRB) that spring waterfowl population surveys show slight increases the past five or six years; however, the reason may
Open-water duck hunting rule kicked back to public by Wisconsin Natural Resources Board
Wisconsin’s duck and goose hunters now know the potential hunting season regulations for the next five years; yet unknown is what the regulation framework from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) will be for
Jack Ammerman: In Michigan, we’re buying $20 licenses in a $25 world
First the Michigan Senate released its proposed budget for 2027. When the House released its proposal, Shannon Lott, Michigan DNR Natural Resources Deputy, did not seem encouraged about what it holds for the future of
Commentary: Conservation beyond the balance sheet
I was recently part of a conversation about conserving wetlands and the waterfowl that depend on them. The arguments were familiar and well-crafted.
The cases were persuasive. The numbers are real, and they matter.
