Opinions
A buck with Dad’s deer rifle
I guess you could say my father was a “casual” deer hunter. As much as he liked hunting, he didn’t have time to take it too seriously. With seven mouths to feed – me being
Crossbow’s effect on bowhunting loses steam in Wisconsin
The 2023 bowhunting kill also was the first time since 2018 that it finished below 90,000, a 20% decline from 2020. Even though crossbows delivered 60% of the bowhunting kill the past three years, their
Let’s make this hunting season as safe as can be
Also previously noted in this space is how we receive photos of successful big game rifle hunters who are not wearing hunter orange or pink, including youth hunters. In many cases, it can be assumed
Wisconsin DNR rolls out idea for ‘numbered’ deer units
This map depicts a proposed plan for deer management units in northern Wisconsin and the Central Forest Region. This new plan makes an attempt to return to numbered deer units that existed prior to 2012
Keeping peace during deer season by keeping a book
Firearms deer season is upon us. While this should be a time of joy, camaraderie, and the making of lifetime stories, many times it turns into grumbling, hurt feelings, and animosity that can last a
If I owned a tackle shop, there’d be no need to shut up
In the last issue, I told a tale about a bait shop owner who embarrassed a potentially excellent customer because he had a big mouth.
Randolph County youth event helps fill deep holes left by loss of deer check station culture
The “Hit n Miss Bragging Rights” annual youth weekend activities have played a significant role in introducing more young hunters to the tradition of deer hunting.
Human Dimensions takes look at impact of youth waterfowl hunt in Illinois
It’s no secret I’m a big fan of the Illinois Natural History Survey’s Human Dimensions Research Program. About the only thing I don’t like about it is its name, because “Human Dimensions” makes it sound
Illinois Outdoor News Letters to the Editor – November 12, 2024
Once again we read about rabbits and quail and how the population is a fraction of what it was a few decades ago. Nothing every seems to improve in the corner of the wildlife world.
