Opinions
Politics often stymies sound wildlife management
It’s often interesting to see how things are done in other parts of the country. A few weeks ago, I was visiting my son and his family in North Carolina and happened to check the
So You Want to Be A Waterfowl Guide?
There’s nothing like waiting until the last day of the season for your first hunt. While I was whittling out late-season field time for chasing deer and rabbits, I almost let the waterfowl season get
Fishing Guides must Finally Comply with Metroparks Permit Requirement
Professional fishing guides utilizing Lake Metroparks stream access now need to approach the agency for proper paperwork. While the parks system has always had a policy whereby anyone offering a pay-for service must secure a
Digging out the essentials after a winter storm
The zany forecasting of Punxsutawney Phil, the storied Pennsylvania groundhog aside, you can count on hunkering down next to the wood stove for another six weeks of winter. Or you can get outside on the
Grand Lake St. Marys fish OK to eat… for now
St. Marys, Ohio – Officials have removed a warning not to eat fish from Ohio’s largest inland lake after tests of lake fish showed no signs of a liver toxin. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Zebra mussels, property values, and Chicken Little
A story in the Park Rapids, Minn., newspaper last week caught my attention. The topic was zebra mussels, and the main person quoted was a county commissioner from Kandiyohi County. That county, and the Green
Changes at 500 Lafayette Ave.
New DNR Commissioner Tom Landwehr announced his leadership team Tuesday and sent Outdoor News a photo of the latest incarnation of agency brass. This marks the fourth time I’ve seen a transition to a new
Jigs for walleyes
There’s a lot of misunderstanding about what type of jigs to use for walleyes. In winter, short-shanked jigs are the way to go, not long-shanked. The latter are for adding a dressing, particularly in an
Boop’s Pain
Hunting, fishing and just getting out is the fun part of this job, but unfortunately many of the decisions that greatly affect our favorite sports are made in meetings. One such event was the Jan.
