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For those hunting and exploring in snake country, is the fear of being bit really justified?
Going hunting or hiking in a state with venomous snakes? Read on.
Some evidence suggests that we’re born with a fear of snakes. Personally, I have gone both ways. I once kept snakes as

Best choke to use? What you need to know about your gun
I think a lot about the choke I use. Every time I miss.
Most of this thinking comes when dove hunting because shots are so unpredictable. I did not start hunting this way. Holding

Number of counties in Illinois’ Restricted Archery Zone holds at five
While Illinois DNR did expand the length of the Restricted Archery Zone deer season this year, it did not add counties to the special zone it created back in 2018.
When the bow season

State Roundup: Audit of Wisconsin DNR budget on tap
Wisconsin sportsmen will see an audit of the DNR budget after all. Sen. Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond) was successful in seeking such action on Thursday, Aug. 29, when the Joint Legislative Audit Committee directed the

Gear items that make mobile hunting for whitetails more enjoyable
There seems to be a path taken for those who choose to go the route of being as mobile as possible in the whitetail woods.
We start out by dipping our toes in

Wisconsin Mixed Bag: Multiple hunting seasons open in September
A number of hunting seasons open in September on six different dates, starting on Sept. 1 when the mourning dove, early teal and early goose seasons open. Seasons for rail, snipe, and common gallinule also

Wisconsin Natural Resources Board accepts new elk plan
Wisconsin has a new elk management plan that calls for new elk hunting regulations that could go into effect in 2025 with a new single season, new elk zones, and ag damage abatement plans.

Theresa Marsh drawdown, dam repair will test Wisconsin duck hunters
Duck hunters will have a difficult time navigating on Theresa Marsh this fall with water levels dramatically lowered to allow construction and repair to the main dike that impounds nearly 1,500 acres of water at

Minnesota bears are consumed by eating in the fall in quest to put on incredible weight
Andrew Tri is fond of working analogies.
As the Minnesota DNR’s bear project leader, Tri uses them as a way to educate the public. Take retired Olympic swimmer and multiple gold medalist Michael Phelps.