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Ohio fishing license sales soaring
An abundance of warm spring days sent Ohio fishing license sales soaring this year, according to the Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife. “An unusually warm spring is drawing increased numbers of anglers to Ohio’s streams
Live bait industry dying as anglers choose artificials
It’s about time the worms got a little credit. Worms as in nightcrawlers, redworms, waxworms and mealworms. All have long been the go-to bait when it comes to trout fishing, and they all are fading
Home cooking for old Ben
I’ve had dogs for almost 25 years. I married into a dog and since then there has been the pitter-patter-pitter-patter of little (and not so little) feet at my feet. They’ve all started out small
Way ahead of the game
I took a ride last week to get some fresh eggs from the farmer whose land I hunt and found him in the milkhouse finishing up milking chores. “How do you like the weather?” he
This spring, do your part and take a kid fishing
The future of our sport and tradition lies within our youth. As sportsmen/women, we take for granted our “privileges” of being able to fish, hunt, and enjoy the outdoors. I don’t have to talk about
Expo Across the River Offers a Rare Opportunity
As the days get longer and things green up, my mind always drifts to turkeys. This is the time of year that I get antsy for my first available day to chase the big birds;
Challenge to weapons ban in Cook County upheld by state’s Supreme Court
The Illinois Supreme Court today rejuvenated a challenge to Cook County’s ban on assault weapons, a move that is being seen as positive in the gun owner community.
The “Grand Poobah” of hunting sport shows
The Field and Stream Deer and Turkey Expo in Madison is the “Grand Poobah” of hunting expos in the U.S. Each year when Wisconsin Outdoor News attends the show, our booth is packed with people
House approves wolf hunt, earlier fishing opener
The state House passed its Game and Fish Bill on Tuesday, shortly after the most recent edition of Outdoor News had gone to press. So here’s a recap of what’s in it, and what may
