Hook and Bullet
Tom Bahti: Some thoughts about my favorite hunting gear
Everyone asks me about my favorite pieces and brands of outdoor gear. Well, OK, actually no one has ever asked me that question, but I thought I’d throw out my choices just to get people
Jeremiah Haas: How spoiled we are as hunters, anglers to live in the Quad Cities area
Recently, I had the opportunity to go to Canada and do some fishing with my family. While we all dream of those magical adventures in the Northwoods, after a few days up there it became
Michigan waterfowl numbers appear down from 2024
Locally produced duck and goose numbers were both down this spring in Michigan and those effects are likely to be felt by waterfowl hunters this fall. Biologists, however, believe the early teal season and goose
Deer hunter out scouting discovers rare subtropical wood stork in central Wisconsin
A rare and apparently very confused subtropical wood stork somehow found its way to the wilds of Wisconsin.
A hunter scouting for deer first sighted the bird on Aug. 10 in a remote section
From backwaters to oxbows, here’s how to hunt waterfowl on the mighty Mississippi
John Devney doesn’t remember a lot about his early-teen years, but he does vividly recall one moment with stunning clarity: the early October morning he shot his first duck.
He was 12 years old.
‘PATH’ program unlocking more South Dakota private lands for hunters
In South Dakota, where more than 80% of land is privately owned, access can be a limiting factor for hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts if enough acres are not enrolled in a public access program.
Ryan Rothstein: When it comes to bow practice, think quality over quantity
Things are starting to get real, and with less than a month to go until another deer season begins in many states, it’s time to really start dialing in setups, gear, and target practice.
Dropshot walleye tactics – video
Brian Brosdahl breaks down his system for dropshot fishing walleyes. He talks weights, jigs, dropper length, and how he likes to use it to catch more walleyes all season long.
Shreve Lake realizes long-awaited rebirth in Wayne County, Ohio
The Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife officially re-opened Shreve Lake Wildlife Area in Wayne County to fishing and boating in mid-August with a special dedication ceremony. The lake is re-opening following a major restoration
