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Ohio father, son capture calling, call-making titles at NWTF Grand National Calling Championships
In the world of competition turkey calling and call-making, let’s just say it’s tough to keep up with the Joneses.
That was truer than ever this year as Dustin Jones of Beaver, Ohio, came

New York’s statewide fishing and hunting report on March 13, 2025
Spring is on the horizon and the fishing that comes with it. Here’s a look at the New York fishing and hunting report on March 13, 2025.

Michigan DNR reports Washtenaw County’s first CWD-positive wild deer
Washtenaw is now the 15th Michigan county where chronic wasting disease has been identified in the wild deer population, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. An adult buck found acting ill in Salem

Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: ’Tis the season for re-spooling with braid
While monofilament line still has its place, I haven’t found any applications on spinning tackle that couldn’t be effectively accomplished with a braided main line and a fluorocarbon leader. Braided line mitigates twist, has no

Ben Moyer: Trip from Pennsylvania to Minnesota’s Lake of the Woods worth the miles to extend ice-fishing season
My wife’s observation summed it up. “Do you realize you are going in the opposite direction of 99% of people traveling this time of year?”
“Uh, yep!”
That exchange followed a disclosure that

Mike Schoonveld: Here are some undeniable truths about fluorocarbon line
The first time I attached a short fluorocarbon (FC) leader to the end of the nylon monofilament spooled on my reel was more than 25 years ago. I’ll admit, I was skeptical. The hype I’d

Take advantage of Ohio’s early spring steelhead opportunities
My first steelhead fishing trip was one to remember. Conneaut Creek ran high and turbidity clouded the flow. I could not see my feet. We had the place to ourselves, not another angler in sight.

Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Northerns, walleye taken out of season on Bowstring Lake
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the March 14, 2025, edition of Outdoor News.

Jason Tharpe named new CEO of Delta Waterfowl
Delta Waterfowl’s board of directors and Dr. Scott Petrie reached a mutual agreement to separate Feb. 19, ending Petrie’s nearly decade-long tenure as chief executive officer of Delta.
Petrie, a Ph.D waterfowl biologist who