Opinions
A snowy winter is a mix of good and bad
In early winter, McComas simply breaks ice to get to the bottom of an investigation. However, by the end of January, ice is too thick to easily break.
Passive, aggressive panfish and a big ’eye for a kid
When I first start ice fishing for panfish, I pull out my most aggressive spoon and work it frantically, hoping to call in fish from the general area.
Whitewater WMA original fan, the ‘Ikes’ comment on draft plan
“In 1932, the state of Minnesota began acquiring land in the valley for the (Whitewater Wildlife Management Area).
A round up of top topic from Minnesota DNR’s 2023 Roundtable
• Attendees devoted ample chatter to Gov. Tim Walz’s Thursday, Jan. 19, announcement on the second phase of his “One Minnesota Budget.”
Gun ownership: Every household has its story
Often, when I write about gun owner’s rights, I get a number of replies of what I can call nothing other than hate mail. Recently, someone wrote to tell me that I was personally responsible
‘Shawnee Challenge’ an excuse to explore in 2023
I’ve said it a thousand times – I love where I live in southern Illinois. I’m a mere 15 minutes away from two of the largest DNR managed properties, Kaskaskia River SWFA and Pyramid State
Looking ahead, looking back
Since we’re no longer living in the Adirondacks, Paula and I are right now in a dead zone of sorts when it comes to our outdoor pursuits.
Replacing fur with oil-based fakes would be a bad decision
At one time, there was a thriving domestic retail market for fur in the U.S. The demand for fur at home created a lucrative market for not only mink farms, but trappers as well.
Hunting solutions for a cash-strapped state
Late in 2022 our Congressional leaders gave themselves a pay raise. Now they have to figure out how to pay for it.
