Hunting
Minnesota man gets two years probation for killing 500-pound bear in backyard
Morrison County District Judge Leonard Weiler sentenced Michael Thielen, 42, on Jan. 4 after Thielen pleaded guilty to taking and possessing big game out of season.
A primer for Western plains deer hunting
How far the mule deer buck stood from the rifle muzzle was anybody’s guess, because holding my rangefinder steady in the 25-mph crosswind was impossible. Even if the buck was within range, I still couldn’t
Tips for obtaining nonresident tags out west
Most Western states use points for nonresident hunters, including Wyoming, Colorado, and Montana. Here’s some tips on navigating point systems when applying for a Western big-game hunt.
Minnesota DNR lists agency accomplishments during past year
St. Paul — Throughout 2022, the Minnesota DNR made progress toward fulfilling its mission, as well as the goals and priorities outlined in its strategic plan. Below is an overview of key accomplishments in several
Pennsylvania deer opener politics a bad precedent
The opening day of deer season dilemma – Saturday or Monday – is a tough issue. You can certainly understand the “camp-life disruption” argument made by those who favor a Monday opener.
Pennsylvania bill would move deer opener back
A Pennsylvania legislator recently outlined plans to introduce legislation to change the opening day of the firearms deer season from Saturday back to the Monday after Thanksgiving.
In a memorandum sent to all House members
New legislation to allow more Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania
In 2021, state Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie, introduced a bill to remove the remaining prohibitions on Sunday hunting and give the Pennsylvania Game Commission the authority to implement the measure.
The bill never came up
Crossbows as a matter of fact
The unjust criticisms I read directed toward crossbows and sometimes their users cause me sadness. I also feel a little guilty because, at one time, I foolishly criticized the use of crossbows.
Ohio’s two-day gun season kill up significantly
This season ran Dec. 17 and Dec. 18 and saw a preliminary total deer kill of 15,163 animals.
