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Showing off
My lower back was throbbing. My hamstrings felt like they were ready to snap like a pair of old rubber bands. I was starving, and all I wanted to do was gorge myself with food
Watching the neighbors
While attending the Allegheny Sport, Travel and Outdoor Show in Monroeville, Pa., it a tradition to pick up a copy of the Pennsylvania Outdoor News to see what’s happening in the Keystone State. In the
Additional youth turkey hunting sites leads DNR to extend deadlines
Landowners in the state have reacted so positively to the Illinois Recreational Access Program’s youth turkey hunting program that the state has more available hunting sites than it expected. Thus, it has decided to create
Taking the future of hunting into my own hands
As some of you may have noticed, I have not updated this blog for a while.I can assure you I have not been in hibernation mode this winter. I have been painstakingly working on a
Commissioners shouldn’t allow baiting on southeast red Tag farms
When the Pennsylvania Game Commission board members meet in April, they have a chance to correct a big mistake. During commissioners’ January meeting, preliminary approval was given to a motion allowing hunters to use bait
Too much hard-water hardware
A common question I hear at seminars is whether anglers should avoid using swivels snaps and weights.
Legislation would eliminate FOID cards
Springfield – At least one Illinois lawmaker wants to do away with the FOID card, an ID card required for the state’s hunters and gun owners to purchase firearms and ammunition. Sen. Sam McCann, R-Carlinville,
Forest Preserve District denies DNR sharpshooters
Winnebago County Forest Preserve board of commissioners last night denied DNR’s attempt to implement its sharpshooting program this year. The board had allowed DNR access to conduct their sharpshooting program within the preserve since 2004,
Minnesota DNR public meetings next week, plus a cat link
The DNR announced this week that it’s seeking citizen input on three hunting and trapping issues at a series of five meetings beginning this coming Thursday. The proposals are: • Requiring non-toxic shot for rail
