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Two new members join Michigan Outdoor Hall of Fame
With legacies spanning more than 50 years each, it would be hard to find two individuals more closely associated with their respective fields of outdoor expertise than Al Stewart and Richard Smith. Now both have

Is your student (pup) not paying attention? There might be a good reason
Summer is dog-training time. The weather is the best it’ll be all year, and you’re only a couple of months out of from early upland and waterfowl seasons. So, you load up some bumpers, maybe

Vacationing in New York? Here are three Hudson Valley State Parks to visit (and fish) this summer
Even with the roughly 19 different fishable reservoir systems that feed drinking water to the citizens of NYC, there are still many more options for outdoor enthusiasts to wet a line or sit on stand

Bluegill fishing is the perfect way to introduce youngsters to angling
For those looking to introduce youngsters to the joys of angling, bluegill fishing offers the perfect gateway. This hardy and plentiful fish is ideal for beginners, providing plenty of excitement with minimal equipment and a

Glenn Sapir: Bubblegum pink plastic worm has earned its reputation as a bass-catching favorite
When the bass harvest season opens on June 15 in New York, I can predict which lures I will have tied on my line. I will have four spinning outfits ready to go, each with

Is an electric pickup right for the hunter, angler? Here’s what to consider from the ‘Big Three’
Anyone reading online chat rooms regarding the feasibility of using electric pickup trucks for hunting, fishing or trapping might wonder if the day could ever come where an electric rig could replace a good ol’

Pattern fishing for success – video
“Tackle” Terry Tuma says you need to be using a specific lure or spot on the lake and to land three or four fish to be certain you’ve found the right formula or pattern of

Bowhunter buck kill passes rifle harvest in Pennsylvania for the first time as crossbows lead the way
Pennsylvania bowhunters, for the first time in recorded history, tagged more bucks last season than firearms hunters.
And a substantial majority of those bowhunter-killed bucks were shot with crossbows. This turnaround has some Pennsylvania

Ohio’s waterfowl zones could be changed starting in 2026
Input from hunters and results of late fall waterfowl surveys prompted the Ohio DNR’s wildlife division to propose new waterfowl hunting zones for the 2026 to 2030 seasons.
The proposed zone changes will not