Opinions
High water? Yes, but Lake Ontario is open for some great fishing
Fishing was great in the spring and good salmon fishing is still being reported in the month of June all along the south shore of the lake.
Don’t wait, take that hunting/fishing trip of a lifetime now
Don’t wait for later, when you likely won’t be able to enjoy the adventure nearly as much because of the physical limitations brought on by age.
Governor, DNR secretary slowly dismantling conservation agency
Decisions on the DNR magazine, forestry mill tax and the DNR’s presence – or lack thereof – at the state fair are the latest examples of Gov. Scott Walker’s intent.
Only one-third of Illinois waterfowl hunters are aware of duck stamp’s purpose
Illinois Natural History Survey used results of random surveys of waterfowl hunters who purchased a state waterfowl permits in the 2002-03 and 2015-16 waterfowl seasons.
The column Rob Drieslein’s wife didn’t want you to read in 1999
Now, in all its glory, 18 years after he originally penned the piece, a tongue-in-cheek essay comparing fishing and childbirth.
As long as the fish fight, who cares about the species?
When it comes to fishing with kids, any action is good action.
Fly-fishing for big largemouths in Pennsylvania farm ponds
The steady action is great for introducing novices to the sport, but even experienced fly anglers can appreciate this unique approach to a time-tested fishing favorite.
Picking berries connects author to the land
Wild black raspberries on the menu at the Pollick household.
Illinois needs to rethink hunter safety requirements
Last year, the DNR implemented changes to hunter safety requirements that I’m absolutely not okay with. In fact, in my opinion, they’re downright irresponsible and could lead to tragic consequences. Now, it appears that more
