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Never-give-up attitude pays big dividends for deer hunter
Not only did Scott talk me into hunting two to three miles back in the woods, but also riding mountain bikes in to get there.

Is the North American Model of Conservation still valid?
To remain relevant, there is a growing consensus that NAMWC needs to adapt. Effective management in the 21st Century will require collaborative work among fish and wildlife agencies, public health professionals, farmers, ecologists, private landowners,

Michigan Cuffs & Collars: Following up from deer season leads to two cases
Field reports from Michigan DNR Conservation Officers.

Tips on seeking huge perch during late ice
On late ice, the search is worth the effort when it comes to getting on a hot bite of jumbo perch.

Bowhunter makes good on a second shot at a giant Ohio whitetail
Preston Lair of Miami County almost didn’t go hunting on Nov. 5, 2022 due to warm and windy weather conditions. He’s glad he did after shooting a 16-point non-typical that green-scored 201 1/8 inches. It

Michigan may relinquish title as Midwest’s highest deer harvest state
Michigan may relinquish its title of having the largest deer harvest in the Midwest after results are finalized from the state’s first mandatory deer reporting system.
Wisconsin hunters reported killing 331,805 deer in 2022,

Beaver, coyote pelts tops at recent Ohio fur auction
Coyotes continued to yield their recent top status as the best-paying furbearer species to beaver, the one that was responsible for much of the early exploration and settlement of North America.

On the chase for big bluegills
Thoughts on how to go about targeting these wonderful panfish.

Minnesota Pro Tip of the Week: Looking for panfish? Check the backwaters
Key is to use bigger baits and staying on the move and using electronics to find nicer fish.