Opinions
What happened to our gathering spirit
I recently read an unpublished story written by an Alaska man. He and his friend had gone on a moose hunt last autumn, being dropped in the bush by a pilot. They had their camping,
Benefits, risks of Marcellus gas drilling
Seems like everyone in the state these days is talking about the effects of Marcellus natural-gas drilling — both good and bad. Government officials widely disagree. Depending on whom you listen to, shale gas development
I’m so excited, and I just can’t hide it!
Okay, so maybe the title is cheesy, and even a bit melodramatic for my personality, and that of most hunters I know, but I’m dying here! As I write this blog, there are 45 —
Science vs Rumors
A recent news release from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection brings to the forefront the value of having science involved in rare animal sightings. Hearsay, rumors, hoaxes and flash sightings have made
Big turnout for Family Fun Day
Eighty-eight children, as well as their friends and family, attended the first-ever Family Fun Day at Madison Lake State Park near London on Saturday, Aug. 6. The event, held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Just Enjoy the Hunt
The 2011 Wisconsin Deer Hunting Regulations pamphlet is not so much about what we can or cannot do, or should and should not do, but who is sending the message. Wisconsin has a fine staff
There are so many unknowns to Marcellus gas drilling
The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission wants to lease its land (pending board approval) and sell its water to gas companies drilling in the Marcellus shale. It sounds alarming, considering a partnership between an agency
N.Y. angler takes his title shot
Everyone loves an underdog. Darrin Schwenkbeck of Varysburg (Wyoming County) is all of that as he competes for the Forrest Wood Cup Aug. 11-14 on Lake Ouachita. All the action for this world championship of
Going deep, picture perfect
I bought an “underwater” camera earlier this year, not necessarily because I planned on doing any SCUBA diving but because I knew that, as much time as I dangle any camera in the middle of
