Opinions
Wisconsin man lands 30,000th smallmouth bass
Bill Schultz switched to smallmouths in 1994.
Fur Market Report: What can trappers do with furs this season?
As the Illinois trapping season nears – it opens Nov. 10 statewide – I’m reminded that the last couple of years have been pretty tough on wild fur.
How to utilize scents in the whitetail woods
I find using scents for deer hunting can be a productive strategy for enticing a whitetail within bow range. But those scents must be used judiciously.
Turns out, not all bowhunters waste time in the treestand
For hunters, the process basically works like this: Glance at your watch, sit in your stand, pay attention and jot down whatever you see.
Commentary: U.S. State of the Birds Report shows losses in all habitats but wetlands
Long-term trends of waterfowl show strong increases where investments in wetland conservation have improved conditions for birds and people.
Illinois Letters to the Editor: Cheating in the outdoors is nothing new
Cheating hunters, anglers are nothing new – not going away I found the Ralph Loos’ editor column concerning cheating in the outdoors very interesting because I have had firsthand experience with cheaters. I owned and
Strategies for Hunting Deer Among the Fringelands
Deer living among the patchwork of farm fields and croplands are pressured more than their deep-woods, high-mountain-top living cousins.
Use barometric pressure changes to increase your odds with whitetails
Deer activities are certainly impacted by barometric pressures fluctuations. This natural, ever-changing force can be an invisible tool for hunters.
Interested in some ‘quality deer management?’ Here’s what to know
First and foremost, I’ve noticed many folks around home have a misunderstanding of QDM and its principles.
