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In trying times, nature provides for hunters, anglers
Successful hunting seasons make for a freezer full of venison, pheasants and geese to last through these troubling months under lockdown.

Curing COVID-19 with common sense
Setting road blocks in front of people trying to recreate outdoors does little to stem the tide of COVID-19.

An amazingly old Red River country redtail
Large, common raptor sported a 26-year-old leg band.

Pattern your turkey gun before it’s too late
Heading afield in coming days and weeks for spring longbeards? First invest some time in understanding where your gobbler loads are going to land.

Making the most of self-isolation
Trout season is here and turkey season is on the way. Eventually the writer will wet a line, but the chores are coming first. Come May, however, he plans on being in the turkey woods.
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Bucks hanging onto their antlers in early spring
Produces a ‘what the heck’ moment for the author.

At least 40 state parks, forests, recreational areas ordered closed by Gov. Evers
Most turkey hunting still allowed on state property.

Getting out-of-doors with kids of the creek
During a time of social distancing, checking out backyard streams plus the Mississippi River Trail and Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.

It’s prime time for quality angling
Even while respecting social distancing, odds are there’s some quality water with good gamefishing opportunities near you right now.