Opinions
Public CWD meetings will include southern Illinois counties after disease appears in southeast Missouri
Just like last year in the days leading up to the Oct. 1 bowhunting opener, the Illinois DNR has scheduled a series of public meetings to provide information about CWD, its effect on future deer
First hunt a treat for son – and his dad
As parents we often get caught up in school activities and any extra curricular activities for our children. This seems to take us over and we forget about what is important to us. We forget
Evolving as an entertainer – from fishing lures and rods to guitars and rhymes
Readers know Tim Lesmeister as an outdoors communicator in the hunting and fishing world, but his new project exposes his longtime love of making music.
Amazing birdwatching find: Minnesota’s first roseate spoonbill
A large, pink wading bird, the roseate spoonbill normally is found in the coastal regions of the Caribbean, Mexico, the Gulf Coast of the United States, and central Florida’s Atlantic Coast.
Deer hunters should learn a bit about food sources in the forest
You don’t have to be a biologist with a degree in forestry, but some basic knowledge can go a long way in the deer woods.
Jewelweed: a natural remedy for poison ivy, stinging nettles
The ability to recognize “touch-me-not” and use its medicinal powers could help rescue a late summer or early fall fishing or hunting trip.
Practice now for upcoming deer season
I can’t tell you how many deer hunters I know who never touch their deer rifles, or any firearm for that matter, until just prior to deer season. For many it doesn’t seem to be
VIP fishing day a learning experience on many levels
“Have the fish cleared the screen yet?” asked Capt. Joel Ruggiero of Bait Master Charters. “We have now!” shouted an enthusiastic Jeff Rasmus of Dunkirk, first mate on the boat for this special VIP/Media fishing
Early goose, teal hunting kickoff Sept. 1
Waterfowl seasons among first to begin in the fall.
