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A cornerstone wildlife protection law, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, celebrates 100 years July 3
A great conservation success story, the MBTA – like too many environmental protections – faces political challenges and legislation hurdles if it’s to survive another century.

Will Wisconsin grouse hunters see earlier end to pending season?
Wisconsin DNR and Natural Resources Board considering a Nov. 30 closure in northern and western counties.

Ohio to take part in Operation Dry Water
Columbus — There have been several drownings on Ohio waterways in the past week or so, and that is several too many. Wearing a personal flotation device might have saved at least some of the

A new spot for hunting and fishing
I whined about cabin fever a couple months ago, and I’m sorry to say that my outdoor drought continues – in most respects. In May, I wrote to say I hoped I’d soon be telling

Fireflies: Pennsylvania’s lofty summer luminaries
Pennsylvania’s “lightning bugs” are truly one of a kind.

Grass carp do their job, sometimes too well
Lake Erie tributaries have them but they are different from their sterile cousins.

North country crappies: Tactics for the slabs of summer
Locate these fish via reliable fishing electronics, then work a variety of presentations to catch aggressive, neutral, or even negative crappies.

Summer multi-species fishing fun: the micro-lure challenge
YouTube angling video producers like Nick Calcara’s 618 Fishing have inspired the author’s family to tackle the “Big Bait Challenge.

Schooling north country summer smallmouth bass
When a bronzeback busts a topwater lure, gear up, because other hawgs likely are close.