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Bears, coyotes, wolves and cougars trigger fear, but watch out for those farm animals
Quick now, if I ask which animals cause the most deaths in North America every year, what would you say? If you guessed bears, coyotes, mountain lions or wolves, you’d be wrong. I was surprised

Remembering a day with one of the greats in outdoors writing: Pat McManus – 1933-2018
With his dry wit, crazy cast of literary characters, and love of rural places, Pat McManus drew comparisons to Mark Twain and other American humorists.

Lake Michigan salmon fishing is looking up for a change
Right now, it is not uncommon to get two- and three-man limits in less than two hours while trolling or even casting.

Ohio DNR errs in allowing dogs to roam beaches
The official announcement curiously was carefully crafted to avoid explaining why Fido should be allowed to run free, contrary to a long-standing rule, on parks’ beaches through May 18. It simply told Ohioans to go

National Parks won’t raise fees after all
Huge public backlash has officials backing off plan.

Wisconsin’s 60-day duck season will open Sept. 29 in north, south zones; long-standing Horicon Marsh goose zone eliminated
Wisconsin waterfowl hunters will see some major changes in the 2018 seasons. The Natural Resources Board approved the seasons that include: A uniform statewide opening of the duck hunting season on Saturday, Sept. 29. Elimination

A pattern and plan for early-season wild turkey hunting
Weather, food, and calling vocalizations will play huge roles in bagging a gobbler during April.

Social media feuding among outdoorsmen only fueling decline of our sports
Seems like every post draws criticism, in-fighting among us. So please mind your manners – our future may depend on it.

Southeastern Wisconsin fishing clubs, volunteers ready to help kids learn to fish
The 34th annual free spring fishing clinics for kids will take place Saturday, April 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kids ages 15 and younger are welcome to attend, and while registration is not