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What causes fibromas in wildlife, and is it a concern for hunters?
Photos of rabbits, squirrels, and deer covered in dramatic, wart-like growths have gone viral on social media in recent weeks.
Although most of the pictures are from the Midwest, wildlife officials say the benign

Waterfowl art has a storied history in Minnesota
Minnesota, a land blessed with thousands of lakes and winding rivers, has long been a haven for waterfowl and those who cherish their presence. Through the years, the state’s natural beauty has inspired artists, craftsmen,

Making a hunting or fishing video on public land? You may have to pay or hit pause
On the surface it sounds like a pretty cool thing to do. Film your hunts, fishing trips and other outdoor experiences and make them available on any number of online platforms … Next thing you

Michigan bear forum participants propose new regulations
Stakeholders in the Michigan bear hunting community trekked to St. Ignace in August for an update on management and discussions on potential changes for the 2027-28 seasons.
“Right now, we’re at the very beginning

Longtime Minnesota conservation officer details the ‘tricks’ of violators
During his 18 years of protecting Beltrami County fish and wildlife in his position as a Minnesota DNR conservation officer in the Blackduck and Bemidji areas, Brice Vollbrecht has learned a great deal about people’s

How one rabbit shaped this hunter’s skills as a traditional bowhunter
It’s true, a person interested in hunting game with traditional bow and arrows can learn about the sport by reading magazines dedicated to the sport.
Yet, to become proficient in traditional bowhunting, the novice

Steve Piatt: Golf and trapshooting — a different range, a different game
My golfing days ended about 20 years ago when I decided to put the sticks aside and spend more time fishing and training our Labrador retrievers, or at least trying to get control of them.<br

Steve Sarley: Passion shown by Illinois bowhunters remains clear
I recently reviewed a new book written by Lake County outdoorsman Mike Mitten.
I was extremely impressed by Mitten’s ability to describe the hunting experience on the printed page. The book, The Enchantment of

Michigan hunters should be aware of lingering damage from March storm
With hunting seasons right on the doorstep, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is reminding sportsmen that much of the northern Lower Peninsula was affected by the early spring ice storm that toppled trees and