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Hunting with the Smoke-Pole requires due diligence after the shot
A heavy cloud of white smoke from the muzzleloader blocked my vision a millisecond after I squeezed the trigger. By the time the wind blew it away, the big doe was hightailing it across the

Ohio’s statewide fishing and hunting report on Oct. 1, 2026
Fall patterns starting to develop for fishermen. Here’s a look at the Ohio fishing and hunting report on Oct. 1, 2026.

Minnesota’s spruce grouse population mostly stable
Minnesota’s spruce grouse population remains stable, but there is evidence of decline in the southern part of the species’ range.
Charlotte Roy, grouse project leader with the DNR, said the agency explored a couple

Gamebird researcher finds a new home in Minnesota
Dave Londe admits his natural resources career path wasn’t exactly straight-forward. It didn’t go from A to B to C.
Londe bobbed. Londe weaved. Londe took pre-med courses. Still, like many other college students

Jeremiah Haas: Prepare now for your all-day deer hunts
Each fall bowhunters spend the entire day in the tree with hopes of the buck of a lifetime. While the anticipation of that event can be exhilarating, the actual time spent in the tree can

Commentary: Wetland rules are changing, and Minnesota hunters have a chance to speak up
Wetland rules are changing. Hunters should speak up

High-tech coolers can boost the outdoors experience
Rotomolded coolers have exploded in popularity and offerings during the past few years, from only a couple of brands to several in today’s market. At first, these coolers were reserved for die-hard hunters and anglers,

Steve Piatt: Vintage hunter, vintage shotgun, and a childhood dream realized
When I was growing up – and there remains considerable debate as to whether I have grown up – I read a lot. In fact, I probably read much more back then than I do

Outlook optimistic as South Dakota’s Oct. 17 pheasant opener approaches
The last month of outdoor affairs in South Dakota included a habitat license-plate program that is generating less money than anticipated, a rejected proposal to allow anglers to harvest large muskies, and an optimistic outlook