Hook and Bullet
Minnesota’s Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: April might bring normalcy to fishing
Nature seems to always even itself out.
February was warm, followed by a cold March. Now, early April is on track with air temperatures reaching the 40s and 50s. In southern and central Minnesota,
Commentary: Ups and downs of the fur market over the past decade
Over the last 10 years or so, the wild fur market has certainly had a plethora of ups and downs – many more downs than ups it seems. Here’s a quick rundown of the last
Minnesota Backcountry Hunters & Anglers makes official statement on proposed state land transfers
Multiple bills during the current Minnesota legislative session have proposed the transfer of state-owned lands to tribal nations, and on April 2 a leading voice for public lands in the state offered an official statement
Michigan DNR survey, open through April 16, asks the public for broad input on deer management
As part of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Deer Management Initiative process, several members of the group have collaborated with a social scientist from the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University
Lake Superior early-season coho salmon fishing – video
For coho salmon fishing in early spring, try this simple style of trolling that involves minimal gear and expertise.
Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Nets seized in Cass County that were unattended with no gear tags
Illinois cuffs and collars are field reports from Illinois Conservation Police CPOs. These reports are from the April 5, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.
Action to save remaining Illinois wetlands gains steam
The Supreme Court’s decision in 2023 to roll back the Clean Water Act has meant less federal oversight in protecting the country’s wetlands.
Illinois does not have a standalone program, and one organization hopes
Ralph Loos: Attacks on Illinois bobcat season again fail to stalk important facts
Folks who read this newspaper on a regular basis tend to be a step or two ahead of me, which isn’t all that difficult of a task, yet I appreciate it nonetheless.
Despite numbers, advocate from Illinois Bobcat Foundation still pressing DNR on bobcat season
A vocal opponent of bobcat trapping and hunting in Illinois is once again speaking up, accusing DNR of not being transparent about the science it is using to manage the state’s bobcat season.
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