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New York hunter’s battle continues in 3-year bear baiting case
Warren Agostinoni Sr. spent his career in law enforcement, primarily working for the state Department of Corrections.
As such, Agostinoni prides himself not only for enforcing the law, but also obeying it himself, including

Find the baitfish and you’ll find saugeyes
When saugeye fishing, do you pay attention to the behavior of the little fish in the water around you? Their presence can change your luck during the warmest months of the year.
Shiners and

Jack Ammerman: I have a problem with ticks, and so should all hunters
I had to hold the cell phone away from my ear because my friend on the other end was mad. He spoke loudly: “I wasn’t in that fencerow for more than two minutes. I got

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Everything you need to know about the ubiquitous 223 Remington
UBIQUITOUS: Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
In the world of rifles, that applies to the 223 Remington, aka 5.56 NATO. This little center-fire rifle cartridge took the world by storm during the last 30

Partners dedicate former 3M parcel as new public property in Minnesota
A new wildlife management area is now open for recreation near Park Rapids, with Mantrap WMA officially opening June 25.
The 449-acre property was purchased in March 2025. Undeveloped for decades, the land had

A summer walleye pattern most anglers cruise right past
Summer patterns officially are in full swing across much of the Midwest.
When it comes to walleyes, conventional thinking says to head deep – seek out mid-lake structure, deep points, rocky areas, and so

When and why do bass attack topwater lures? Here’s what the science says
Few experiences match the excitement of a largemouth detonating on a surface lure.
The strike is sudden, violent, and visible, transforming an ordinary cast into a memorable event. While many anglers associate topwater fishing

Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Does jig color matter?
Can a jig color make a difference? Absolutely. There are days when one color seems to outproduce another. But when walleyes become finicky, some anglers immediately will start cycling through every color in their tackle