Hook and Bullet
The Kentucky long rifle: America’s first contribution to firearm engineering
The use and development of firearms has been vital to the survival and prosperity of our nation since the first permanent English colony was established more than 400 years ago in what is now Virginia.
Cold snap expected this week likely to enhance duck hunt in Minnesota
A push of unseasonably cold weather – complete with robust northwest winds and possibly accumulating snow for parts of northern Minnesota and set to arrive this week – not only will jump-start the fall waterfowl
Minnesota’s Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Fish at different depths for fall success
Late-fall fishing for walleyes is my favorite. It’s a time for good numbers and for big fish. Live-bait rigs and large minnows, jigs and minnows, and glide baits all work great.
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Minnesota’s statewide fishing and hunting report for Oct. 24, 2023
Most anglers have put their boats away for the season. A look at the fishing and hunting report from across Minnesota on Oct. 24, 2023.
Iowa’s pheasant season opens Oct. 28 with plenty of birds expected in top regions
The pheasant population is up, the crop harvest is advancing quickly and the weekend weather forecast is setting up for an excellent opening weekend for Iowa’s pheasant season.
The annual August roadside survey found
Pennsylvania’s abundance of natural foods is great for wildlife, but it can make hunting difficult
I live in the middle of the forest in Centre County, Pa. In addition to being a hunter and an angler, I also love to feed and watch birds. I have been feeding forest birds
Pennsylvania’s general elk season opens Oct. 30
Over 57,000 people applied for the chance to hunt Pennsylvania elk in 2023.
And the state’s biggest elk season is about to get underway. The general elk season opens Monday, Oct. 30 and runs
Michigan Cuffs & Collars: Search in Marquette County leads to multiple firearms, other evidence seized
Field reports from Michigan DNR Conservation Officers published in the Oct. 27, 2023, edition of Michigan Outdoor News.
Michigan’s Lake Erie perching remains fantastic
The problem with October is there isn’t enough of it. It’s all happening in October. Climb up in a treestand, set decoys, run your bird dogs… so many choices, so little time.
And fishing?
