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Just when you think a broken rod is the worst thing that could happen
The next time you feel like whining because the fish aren’t biting, remember that it could always be worse. Last week my husband, Mike, our son, Maddex, and my stepdad, Steve, killed an afternoon by
The underrated Upper Niagara River
There’s no question that we’re spoiled when it comes to fishing here in Western New York. Being the outdoor sports specialist for Niagara Tourism and Convention Corporation certainly has its advantages – although I wish
DMP application fee doesn't make sense
I really couldn’t understand when DEC a couple years back decided to slap a $10 application fee – that’s to apply, not necessarily receive – on Deer Management Permits. And I still don’t. After all,
The basic skill we don’t respect: boat control
Boat control is a major factor when fishing for any species of fish. It’s an important element for success on any body of water. If you can’t maneuver your machine in order to put the
We interrupt this outdoors blog for a public service DEMAND
At ballgames, political rallies, and on holidays, we regularly and rightfully honor Americans who put their life on the line through military service or as police, firefighters, or in other emergency roles. But there’s a
Hoping more carp DNA is scarce
One can only hope for failure in the current combined efforts of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, and Michigan Department of Natural Resources in their concerted effort to detect
Sometimes a black bear is not at all black …
The bear that Wildlife Conservation Officer Dave Allen live-trapped last month in Conyngham Township, Luzerne County, is so rare that the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s bear biologist has only handled two in 12 years. Out of
Trout fishing on turkey time
When did fishing become this turkey hunting-like experience? What happened to picturing yourself on a lazy summer afternoon, casting a line and just waiting for the next big fish to walk its way onto shore.
Why hunt wolves?
I was sitting around with some friends recently and the conversation circled around to the first modern Minnesota wolf hunt, which is to take place this fall and winter in the state. Why would anyone
