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Massachusetts Huntstock fest is biggest event yet
For the past four years, hunting brands, content creators, and everyday hunters have gathered in early August at Wildwood Farm, in Westminster, Mass. for a weekend of celebrating the outdoor lifestyle, especially deer hunting.
Thick mats, big bites: Punch your way through heavy vegetation for late-summer bass
There’s no question that you can catch a lot of bass during the late summer months by fishing weedlines, docks, and rock piles.
But if you’re more into catching quality bass rather than numbers,
Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Officer responds to serious injury caused while hanging treestands
Illinois cuffs and collars are field reports from Conservation Police Officers. These reports are from the Sept. 5, 2025 edition of Outdoor News.
Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: CO responds to distressed boaters on Lake of the Woods
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the Sept. 5, 2025 edition of Outdoor News.
Illinois Mixed Bag: New use for invasive carp: crawfish bait?
University of Louisiana at Lafayette biologists and undergraduate and graduate students are examining the effectiveness of invasive carp as crawfish bait, research that’s being funded by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
Illinois trappers to hold 63rd annual convention
The Illinois Trappers Association will hold its annual convention at the Logan County Fairgrounds in Lincoln Oct. 3-4. Admission is free and vendor buildings and trapping demonstrations will open starting at 8 a.m. both days.
Plastics for bass – video
“Tackle” Terry Tuma says he will often use a plain-colored plastic under normal conditions but will switch to a plastic with some sparkle in darker and/or deeper water.
Longtime hunter safety instructor among 11 recognized as volunteers for Illinois’ outdoors
Schuetz, who considers the Highland Pistol and Rifle Club home, started the hunter safety course at the club with a friend, and he continues to host about 100 students for classes each year. He’s also
Ralph Loos: No mystery anymore about where Illinois hunters, sharpshooters are killing deer
Keri Butt, who for many years wrote a deer hunting column for these pages – that is, until she went out and got herself a real job – liked to kick up debates with me
