Opinions
Thoughts on treestands
Treestand sites and usage should always be thought out and never a haphazard undertaking.
Legislators playing a dangerous game with endangered species
Is there a connection between Marcellus gas exploration and two bills that change the way endangered species are protected?
A pheasant and grouse hunter's case for hunting alone
As Midwestern seasons for grouse and other upland birds unfold, a hunter ponders solitary days afield.
In my opinion, too many poachers taking bobcats illegally in Illinois
The biggest threat to a proposed Illinois bobcat season are unethical outdoorsmen who are shooting the cats even though no season exists in the state.
A closer look at Wisconsin’s $500,000 Sporting Heritage grant fiasco
Grant was structured to keep most Wisconsin hunting, fishing and trapping groups from applying
Its not all fun and games for an Illinois buck
A buck in Illinois must endure plenty of hardships through the year to survive, and that’s not even counting the upcoming bow season.
New law in Illinois places shed antlers under protection from trespassers, poachers
A bill that gives landowners broader protection against poachers has been signed by Gov. Pat Quinn.
King salmon looking ready for a nice run
The fall weather on Lake Michigan is creating conditions perfect for the fall king salmon run.
