Opinions
Father’s Day is about appreciating the man
Every year the day rolls around and takes us by surprise. Caught off guard and empty handed we twist our brains in knots trying to figure out what to do for the guy that has
Waters Recede and Deer Creek Marina Finally Open
The marina at Deer Creek State Park is finally open, after a soggy spring that kept the business under water well beyond the start of Ohio’s boating season. The marina is located at 21001 State
Bullfrog hunting season is upon us
One of my favorite fishing seasons is upon us. What better way to spend a hot, humid, southern Illinois evening than pursuing the Rana catesbeiana – also known as the bullfrog to us common folk.
Rabbits, Turkeys, and Dads
Helping my son and daughter achieve “firsts” as they were growing up was one of the biggest joys of parenting, and it happened regularly. But this spring I got the rare chance to help my
Old school at work and play
To put it mildly, I’m technically challenged. That may explain why I still use a compass instead of a GPS unit, don’t re-load my own rounds, rarely use a cell phone and have never sent
Finding, and Catching, Your Own Fish
Anglers I respect always recommend choosing your spots before you arrive at a lake, and I agree. There’s an old saying that still works for me: “Find your own fish and fish them.” Via lake
Countin' Fish on a Ladder
You’ve heard of shooting fish in a barrel? I met a man last week in the Pacific Northwest who counts fish on a ladder. No joke. Ron Mcpeak of the Washington Department of Fish &
A 2,250-Mile Journey Begins with the Stroke of a Paddle
Blakeley, Minn. – Ann Raiho and Natalie Warren are paddling to become the first women to traverse the 2,250 miles from Minneapolis to Hudson Bay in an effort to inspire other young women to explore
Bedding bass: To Catch Them Or Leave Them?
This is a bit of a controversial topic, but I am not bringing it up to cause any waves. Of course it is not like the gun control issue or the stance on many other
