Hook and Bullet
How to know whether that summertime buck will stick around for the bow opener
There are two windows of opportunity that every whitetail bowhunter should understand. The most obvious is the rut, when even the cagiest of bucks will slip up and put his neck on the line for
Pulling double duty: Squirrel hunting and scouting
Times have changed. Many hunters hold a year-round focus on deer and turkey hunting, often ignoring the small game seasons that once defined tradition.
Squirrels are still an excellent way to introduce new hunters.
Canada goose, squirrel kick off New York’s hunting seasons
A white-tailed deer season of change is about to get underway in New York, but first a handful of small game seasons get started beginning Sept. 1, which is also the date that New York’s
New York’s statewide fishing and hunting report on Aug. 27, 2026
Hunting seasons start in September as summer nears an end. Here’s the New York fishing and hunting report on Aug. 27, 2026.
A first-hand account of trying to obtain a 2026 Minnesota black bear permit
In 1992, I harvested my first black bear in Zone 31 near Babbitt, Minn. I was hunting with Mike Bisonette during his fourth year of guiding. I hunted hard for the first week but did
Understanding North Dakota’s ‘Private Land Open to Sportsmen’ program
What started as a visionary idea to bridge the gap between private landowners and public hunters has grown into a modern-day foundation of North Dakota’s outdoor heritage. I’ll remind old-timers (me included) that most hunters
Something big is coming from Minn Kota, Humminbird this fall
Two of the biggest names in fishing — Minn Kota and Humminbird — have spent decades on the water together. On October 6 their relationship will enter a whole new chapter.
Commentary: Minnesota needs a citizen-led Conservation Council
Minnesota is surrounded by states that have a Citizens Conservation Advisory Council or conservation commission. It’s time for Minnesota to join them.
Why do we need such a council? Transparency in government is a
Jack Ammerman: Pennsylvania’s Open Field Doctrine case, Michigan lawsuit could affect hunting privacy
In 1988, I was lucky in the fact that I drew a “doe tag” in Michigan. Back then, the opportunity to shoot a doe was a lot harder than it is now. I had never
