Home » Hook and Bullet
Hook and Bullet

Ohio Cuffs & Collars: Is that a beaver? Groundhog climbs onto angler’s boat
Ohio cuffs and collars are field reports from the Division of Wildlife. These reports are from the Aug. 14, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.

Former Ohio Division of Wildlife chiefs reflect on their experience in the role
In the midst of the 2026 Ohio State Fair, a sportmen’s summer celebration was held at the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Natural Resources Park on the state fairgrounds.
The event was hosted by ODNR Director

Securing boat covers in a snap – video
Hall of Fame angler “Tackle” Terry Tuma offers a simple solution for boaters and anglers when securing boat covers.

Pennsylvania Cuffs & Collars: Trophy-class buck shot illegally days after defendant is released from prison
Pennsylvania cuffs and collars are field reports from Wildlife Game Wardens. These reports are from the Aug. 14, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.

Don’t let neglected gear sink your duck opener
A hen wood duck flushed from a patch of cattails nearby as I slowly paddled my kayak through the backwaters of the Mississippi River bottoms. The wily hen flopped across the water for half a

Pennsylvania Mixed Bag: DEP does mosquito control in Delaware County
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Mosquito-Borne Disease Program conducted truck mounted ultra-low volume mosquito control efforts July 22-23 in Delaware County in the following municipalities: Ridley Township, Tinicum Township, Clifton Heights Borough, Springfield Township

Popular in western states, float tube fishing is primed to take hold in the Midwest
Walk into almost any tackle shop out west – in California, Oregon, Colorado, or Utah – and you’ll find float tubes hanging on the wall.
Talk to anglers who chase bass or trout in

Focus on a few fundamental truths for a better bowhunting season
I got a text from a friend who has been putting many hours in scouting for whitetails this year.
He was seeing good sign on a big piece of public land – scrapes, rubs,

Pennsylvania’s CWD pilot program may give hunters an option
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is ramping up a pilot program with the eventual goal to afford hunters across the state the opportunity to test their own deer for chronic wasting disease.
The program is