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Apologizing for error in prior column on firearms
boy-oh-boy, I am offering all of you loyal readers a huge mea culpa here and now. It’s not that I don’t write things that I need to apologize for, from time to time, but the

Illinois Cuffs & Collars: 36-point Fulton County buck shot illegaly
Field reports from Illinois Conservation Police CPOs.

How to make sense of whitetail senses
In most areas, man is their most common predator.
Whitetails have a more advanced sense of smell, sight, and hearing than
humans. By the end of their first season of being hunted, deer

Decoy clubs join forces to create huge carving and collectables shows in Ohio this March
Two shows on the same weekend at the same location make this the largest in-person collecting and carving event in the Midwest, according to the two organizations.

Hunters harvest nearly 110,000 deer in Iowa during 2022-23 season
Iowa’s 2022 deer harvest increased 7% over the 2021 season, due in part to the new Excess Tag January Antlerless Season approved by the Iowa Legislature last spring.

Iowa public meetings scheduled to recap hunting, trapping seasons, discuss possible rule changes
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting and trapping seasons, discuss possible changes, and address other topics

PF/QF and partners deliver webinar highlighting growing participation trends of women in hunting
The event, “R3 What Women Want” webinar, designed to share and grow participation trends for women in hunting, sport shooting, and archery, hosted more than 400 attendees from 51 states and various countries.

Wisconsin Cuffs & Collars: Enforcement action taken on poachers
Outdoor enforcement reports from around Wisconsin.

Lures for walleyes – video
So which lures work best for catching walleyes in the winter? According to “Tackle” Terry Tuma, a lot depends on the mood of the fish, and he says he usually starts off with a jigging