Opinions
Time to climb into the political fray
I believe the biggest downer from today’s political fights is their impact on our attitudes. It is difficult these days to be positive about things, even outdoors events, decisions and goals. Many of us go
Let Kids Have First Crack at Trout Opener
Several years ago I witnessed a shameful scene during the first day of trout season. It was along the banks of a popular stream, filled with wide, deep pools meandering through an open forest. The
Pulling that boat and trailer from storage
As hard water fishing wraps up, it’s time to start thinking about spring river fishing or inland open water seasons. Here’s where those boat storage tips from last fall really pay off. For starters, before
My review of “Bikini Buckshot”: Hunting is fun, but it’s not a joke!
Last week, Illinois Outdoor News columnist Steve Sarley asked me what I thought of a new female hunting group called Bikini Buckshot. My first thoughts went something like this: “What the heck?!” But everyone deserves
Habitat should be your first option
There is no doubt that some of you readers are becoming tired, if not annoyed, by my rants on the topic of habitat preservation. Yet I feel compelled to pour out my heart and try
Some so-called ‘sportsmen’ are trash-tossin’ lowlifes
I just got done collecting beer and pop cans – mostly beer – that the litter-pigs tossed from their car and truck windows during the winter along the rural lanes where I take my daily
FOID card holders private – for now
Hunters and gun owners have retained some privacy – for now. On Friday, lawmakers approved legislation that makes it illegal for the Illinois State Police to release the names of those with Firearm Owner Identification
Trucking into spring gobbler season
As I get older I’ve found I’ve become less tolerant of a lot of things. For example, last week I took my year-old truck back to the dealer to see if they could install intermittent
Eating Well and Resting Assured
Last year I began my adventure of exploring the outdoors and my quest has only just begun. After learning how to shoot all different types firearms and bows, I began to hunt. I am now
