Hook and Bullet
How whitetail bucks pull off one of the great regeneration tricks in nature
Around 20 million years ago, the first members of the cervidae family hit the scene.
These early ancestors were a far cry from the modern whitetails they’d eventually become, but one thing they did
Mike Raykovicz: Study sheds light on who is using crossbows
There is little doubt that the use of crossbows for hunting deer and other game is here to stay. Many hunters find crossbows work well, especially for those of advanced age, limited mobility, disabilities, or
A decade of research offers insight into Minnesota’s fisher populations
Concerns about recent population declines in fishers are driving researchers to determine the causes and develop better management practices for the species.
Researchers have studied the furbearer for years through multiple projects examining different
Too many bass anglers employ crankbaits as a last resort
I fish every day, mostly for walleyes because of demands from my clients.
But during a trip or two each week, I get the request for bass – largemouth or smallmouth.
The conversation
Ask a fisheries biologist: Odd underwater findings
This week, DNR Fish Biologist Max Wolter discusses the strange things the fish crew finds in lakes and rivers.
A reader asked about strange finds we have made on lakes and rivers. We spend
Wisconsin’s 2026 pheasant counts above 5-year average, stocking numbers cut
This spring’s Wisconsin pheasant survey showed a slight decrease of 9.6% from 2025, but according to the Department of Natural Resources, that number is still above the most recent five-year survey average.
Taylor Finger,
Wisconsin’s 2026 antlerless quotas very similar to 2025
A short-handed Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) adopted a 2026 deer season framework very similar to 2025 based on recommendations from County Deer Advisory Councils (CDAC) and the Department of Natural Resources.
During its
Ryan Rothstein: A summer fawn’s potential, a hunter’s optimism
I’m not an optimist by nature. But as deer hunters, every single one of us is prone to bouts of hopefulness, whether we admit it or not. How else do you explain rising before dawn
An Ontario fly-in adventure is a great July option for Michigan anglers
July is a great month for fishing in Michigan, but it is also the perfect time to plan an Ontario fly-in fishing adventure. There are plenty of destinations that you can drive to in Ontario,
