Hook and Bullet
New York’s statewide fishing and hunting report on April 24, 2025
Turkey season on the horizon, and fishing picks up. Here’s a look at New York’s fishing and hunting report on April 24, 2025.
In Wyoming, the Eastern Shoshone tribe classifies buffalo as wildlife rather than livestock
Jason Baldes drove down a dusty, sagebrush highway earlier this month, pulling 11 young buffalo in a trailer from Colorado to the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming. His blue truck has painted on the side
New York’s volunteer duck banders were ‘pioneers’ for waterfowl conservation
Many outdoor enthusiasts are familiar with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) metal leg bands that are placed on many species of birds to collect data about their lives. Ducks are one of the most
Mike Raykovicz: Know the difference between ‘magnum’ and ‘chilled’ lead shot
I’ve reloaded all of my rifle ammunition for more than 60 years and I like to say I’ve never bought a box of factory loaded ammunition in my life. Except for my commercially sourced turkey
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Dust off the cobwebs before fishing opener
I also like to check the bearings on my trailer. There’s nothing worse than having trailer trouble. I also like to go through all my rods. I mix up a little soap and water and
There’s value in night-fishing beneath the moon and stars
Andy’s noodly catfish rod bucked and plunged toward the surface of the Mississippi River, as below, a leviathan in the depths waged war on the hook and line that had it tethered. After fighting the
If you want to fill your spring turkey tag, learn what the hens like to do
It’s understandable that the focus on spring turkey-hunting tactics leans heavily in the gobbler’s direction. Yet, in April and May, longbeards mostly center their attention on the ladies of the species. Where the hens go,
A natural leader, Jeff Manke honored as Minnesota Outdoor News’ 2025 Person of the Year
For all Minnesotans who fashion themselves outdoors types, spring is a busy time – busy, in the most positive and exciting sense of the word. Turkey hunting, fishing, and more, all of which consume a
Outdoor Observations: Here’s why Michigan’s federal funds for the outdoors has declined recently
A news story in the last edition of Michigan Outdoor News outlined the Michigan DNR’s federal appropriation from the Wildlife and Sportfish Restoration Fund.
I was awaiting a response from DNR, but it arrived
