Opinions
ODNR piling up retirees
Three former employees of the Ohio DNR’s Division of Wildlife and one former member of the state wildlife council were recognized recently for their contributions to the outdoors community. Presentations came during the Aug. 15
State park work a long time coming
Better late than never is a way of sending a left-handed compliment to the Kasich administration and state lawmakers for enabling the renovation of the lodge at Burr Oak State Park and lodges and cottages
Wisconsin's state turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp winners announced
New stamps for turkey, pheasant and waterfowl hunters were selected on Aug. 25 and will be issued to hunters during the 2013 hunting seasons. Winning the wild turkey contest, with a painting of an early
Find a stream, and protect it
Think about all the things that stream has done for you… cooled you on a hot summer day, warmed your heart with the first trout of the year. (Or your first trout, period.) It’s there
At home on the small streams
I’ve never been seen as a patient guy, and Paula would be the first to tell you that, especially when I’m in work mode, where my general attitude is clear the track and stay out
Crayfish catching days remembered
When my son Lee, now 40, was nine years old he and a friend would often go to down to the Choconut Creek on hot summer afternoons to catch crayfish. The water was ankle deep
A thought about wolves and dogs
Rare is the person who is so set in his or her ways, those who raise their voice every time a certain topic comes up, but then surprises us by being won over by our
Tailwater Trout in Pennsylvania- What are we waiting for?
The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission is considering establishing dam-release tailwater trout fisheries in our state. Tailwater trout fisheries rely on regular and dependable bottom releases of cold water from reservoirs. In addition to its
Time to prepare for the fall kings
With the fall weather arriving, it is a sure sign that the king salmon will be making their fall runs into the harbors up and down the lakefront. For these beasts there are a few
