Hook and Bullet
Trapping’s destiny: a bit of North America auction history
In the July 26 edition of Illinois Outdoor News, trapping writer Kent Weil broke down the various fur auctions around the world to give trappers and hunters a glimpse at how and where their pelts
Steve Piatt: It’s good to have a friend with a fishing boat
Terry Catlin was my friend even before I knew he owned a great fishing boat.
Actually, he owns two. But before that we were traveling turkey hunters, laughing and joking our way through a
Christine Thomas: kayaking into the middle of a muskie hunt
“It is 47.5 inches long. It is the biggest one I ever caught,” exclaimed the young man. “But I am going to tell everyone that it was 48 inches.” He laughed.
“I am going
Outdoor Insights: Reflecting on deer hunting opportunities in Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge
Elsewhere in this edition of Outdoor News, you’ll see details on a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service pilot program that will pay hunters who choose not to use lead ammo on seven national wildlife refuges.
Mentored turkey hunts provide opportunity, gateway to hunting
While the author’s son, Ronny, had hunted turkeys in the past, he hadn’t yet scored – until this spring, when he hunted by way of a mentoring program sponsored by the Sand Dunes Chapter of
Sportsmen’s Alliance sues CDC on dog-import rule
On Wednesday, Aug. 7, the Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation filed suit in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan against the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Health and
Minnesota DNR invites conversations about all wildlife
Wildlife managers with the Minnesota DNR are inviting the public to talk about wildlife in local Minnesota DNR offices across the state from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15.
Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: CO attends International Police Mountain Biking Association training
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the Aug. 9, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.
Steve Carney: Another story of stupidity, and plenty of suspended baitfish
When I look back at 45 years of guiding anglers, I have done some really dumb things. But recently, there was a notable addition to the list.
For background: In the past, I’ve dropped
