Opinions
Endangered species list thankfully grows smaller
The recent completion of a five-year review of endangered species in Ohio and subsequent downlisting of several keys species by the Ohio Division of Wildlife mostly is a positive sign when it comes to the
Shooting collared animals: Should it be allowed?
There is so much research on wild animals these days there is always a good possibility that a hunter will run into one that has a collar on it. Wolves, bears, deer and many others
Learning more about ourselves than deer
Now that the James Kroll report on Wisconsin deer management has been filed, and the bills paid, we’re beginning to understand that much of the problem was and is – us. In listening to the
August Squirrels On the Move (and the Table)
After a couple of months of scouting, as well as consulting with other hunters and foresters, I have to admit that my expectations for an action-packed August in the squirrel woods weren’t at an all
Deer hunters in northern Wisconsin will now be able to shoot coyotes during the firearm deer season this fall.
Thanks to persistent efforts of the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, in particular Ralph Fritsch, past president and current Wildlife Committee chair, the Natural Resources Board voted unanimously Aug. 8 to open the coyote hunting season during
Summer's last hurrahs
As the summer comes to a close, I’m thinking about all the things I still want to accomplish before I have to shovel snow out of the way to do it. There’s a lot more
Crabbing on the Jersey shore
We’re fortunate to have close friends who live near the New Jersey coast in Avalon and every summer we head south for a few days of relaxation and fun. Yes, we go to the beach
Thoughts on banning bait on 7 miles of Penns Creek
The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission is considering a ban on bait fishing for 7 miles of Penns Creek, one of Pennsylvania’s best wild-trout streams. The section in question (from Elk Creek downstream to the
New York fishing second the none
It was encouraging to see recently that fishing license sales in New York are, at the very least, on par with last season and more likely on the increase. Encouraging, but perhaps not surprising when
