Hook and Bullet
How a plan to catch a record fish came together in 1982 on Minnesota’s Pomme de Terre River
When a world-record catch is made while fishing, a great deal of luck is involved.
Now, I’m not saying the angler is not a good fisherman. For most people, one day, out of the
Long Island spring turkey hunters can register for New York DEC lands
The high demand for spring turkey hunting opportunities on New York DEC-managed lands in Suffolk County makes it necessary for Long Island turkey hunters to follow specific access procedures to ensure equal hunting opportunities for
Gretchen Steele: Passing on hunting and fishing stories keeps traditions alive
Inspiration comes at funny times and often in odd places.
I recently attended a banquet for the Heartland Chapter of VDD-GNA in Illinois. The club chairman, Jim Halleran, gave a moving and inspiring close
Wisconsin Cuffs & Collars: Enforcement action taken for unregistered sturgeon
Wisconsin cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR wardens. These reports are from the March 21, 2025, edition of Outdoor News.
Mike Raykovicz: At long last, a bobcat caught on camera near New York/Pennsylvania border
When I moved to New York’s Southern Tier back in 1969, man had yet to land on the moon, turkeys were a rarity, and no one that I knew ever encountered a bear, much less
Bob Vogel: Ohio is my favorite whitetail hunting destination, despite a tough 2024 season
As a lifelong resident of Michigan, I have hunted the Wolverine State for more than 40 years. I have been fortunate to chase whitetails across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. However, my favorite whitetail
Wisconsin State Roundup: Bills introduced as possible sandhill crane hunting season gains steam
Legislation to create a sandhill crane hunting season in Wisconsin was introduced to the State Senate March 7 and the Assembly March 11.
The bills, 2025 Senate Bill 112 and 2025 Assembly Bill 117,
Russ Mason: DOGE cuts impacting fish and wildlife management
There’s been plenty of recent attention paid to Elon Musk and the effects of his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Unsurprisingly, little has been said about impacts to natural resources conservation.
The exceptions have
Bob Zink: Crossbows are not the equivalent to hunting with a gun
A few years ago, I wrote about the effects of crossbows on deer hunting. There are several points that arise, over and over.
Does the use of crossbows result in a greater harvest
