Hook and Bullet
Commentary: Winter feeding of wildlife often has unintended, negative results
The natural world must be considered when it comes to feeding wildlife in winter. Even during a mild winter. North Dakota Game and Fish Department biologists are asked about feeding wildlife, and, quite frankly, most
Midwinter waterfowl surveys reflect the weather in North and South Dakota
The survey of waterfowl numbers in North Dakota and South Dakota earlier this month confirmed what many hunters already suspected: winter storms featuring substantial snowfall and extremely low temperatures drove most ducks and geese out
Remembering Aldo Leopold: The chaos of wildlife populations
One thing that is still very true is Aldo Leopold’s description of wildlife populations. The same general principles mostly apply whether describing chickadees, pheasants, grouse, deer, moose, ducks, or any other wildlife.
Pro Tip of the Week: Lethargic fish? Drop your bait on them
Next time a fish pumps the brakes on your presentation, drop a bomb on them. Free-spool your bait to the bottom on slack line.
Cuffs & Collars: Field reports from Minnesota DNR conservation officers
Enforcement reports from the outdoors around Minnesota.
Bear baiting ban is proposed for Alaska preserves by park service
Juneau, Alaska — Bear hunters in Alaska would no longer be allowed to use bait, such as pastries, dog food, or bacon grease under a rule proposed Jan. 6 by the National Park Service that
Gear & Gadgets: Top hunting and fishing gear
The folks at Glacier have a few simple goals with their fish houses: Build only the highest quality shelters, constructed of premium materials that provide lasting value and years of trouble-free service – enough said.
Mandatory registration providing lots of deer data in Michigan
Early results from Michigan’s initiation into mandatory reporting of deer harvests show general acceptance of the system, a need to evaluate a discrepancy with previous statewide deer kill estimates, and a new set of deer
2022 one of the safest years on record for Michigan hunters
As of Dec. 15, the last time the DNR’s Michigan Hunting Related Incident Summary 2022 had been updated, there were just three hunting incidents and no fatalities in all of 2022 and just one during
