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Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Make sure your crankbaits are running straight
Trolling is always a great way to cover water and find active fish. The biggest thing anglers overlook with trolling is they trust that their crankbait is tuned and is tracking straight, but they don’t
Minnesota’s statewide fishing and hunting report on Sept. 10, 2025
Water temps drop and fewer people fishing this week. Here’s a look at the Minnesota fishing and hunting report on Sept. 10, 2025.
Tom Venesky: Legislation allowing the use of semi-automatic rifles for big game should be shot down in Pennsylvania
In the wake of the passage of Sunday hunting legislation in Pennsylvania, the effort to legalize semi-automatic rifles for big game has resurfaced in the state, and like all of the previous legislative attempts, the
DNR, Michigan State University studying public use of Michigan’s state game areas
Michigan’s state game areas (SGAs) are rich in tradition. For many people, this is where they were introduced to hunting, and for many more, this is where hunting memories are made and passed down through
Commentary: Pennsylvanians should be able to vote for our game, fish & boat commissioners
We’re told one of our greatest privileges is the right to vote. I am able to vote for the president who represents our country, for the governor of our state, for our senators, representatives, county
Minnesota counties now digging into implications of change to shotgun zone for deer hunting
When state legislators earlier this year approved the elimination of Minnesota’s “slug zone” for deer hunting, it appeared debate was closed regarding an issue that had reared its head during the past several sessions. Firearms
Vermont’s black bears are thriving, expanding range as wildlife officials study the reasons why
For the fourth year in a row, the number of black bears in Vermont far outpaced what the state considers an ideal population size.
Last year, the state had an estimated 6,800 to 8,000
Boone and Crockett Club research project finds only 4% of poaching incidents detected
“Poach and Pay,” an ongoing research project commissioned by the Boone and Crockett Club, suggests that only about 4% of poaching incidents across the U.S. are uncovered or reported.
In other words, 95% of
Michigan Cuffs & Collars: COs assist in identifying suspects arraigned on multiple charges, including murder
Michigan cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR Conservation Officers. These reports are from the Sept. 12, 2025 edition of Outdoor News.
