Opinions
A Broken Gun and a New Discovery
The best Valentine’s Day present I ever received was a brand new semi-automatic 20-gauge shotgun. Yes, I will admit that my husband outdid himself this year. I got it just in time for the snow
Wildlife group speaks out on blight of free-ranging cats
In lieu of a massive Rob blog this week, I’m posting an excellent press release from a Maryland-based organization called The Wildlife Society. The group emailed this on Thursday and it sums up many of
A quick rundown of Minnesota Outdoor News bits
As always, there’s lots going on in the state’s outdoor realm. Here are some of the highlights, and things to watch for: • It seems clear that a study of what’s killing moose in northeastern
Ohio Library Loans Fishing Gear
Checking out a fishing pole and tackle box is as easy as checking out a book at the Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library in West Jefferson, west of Columbus. For the third spring, the library is promoting
Springtime Brown Trout
If you are fortunate enough to have a boat that can handle the waters of Lake Michigan then there are several opportunities out there to get into a good fight with a bruiser brown trout.
Misplaced Anger
One month ago, in a 22-page decision, Commonwealth Court dismissed the lawsuit filed against the Pennsylvania Game Commission by the Unified Sportsmen of Pennsylvania. The lawsuit had claimed that the agency was using fraudulent science
A Land of 10,000 Trout Stream Miles, but too few Signs
Wisconsin trout streams, all 10,000 miles of them, are some of the best. These streams are divided into several regulation categories, including the Red or Number 5 category, which includes special regulations regarding size and
Hooking grubs for crappies and sunfish
For years, dedicated readers and attendees at my seminars have heard me explain that I always hook maggots through the beveled end. That’s changing a bit, but one rule that’s not changing is the need
Striking up the turkey-hunting season
This is typically the time of year when I really start thinking about spring gobbler hunting. True, anyone who knows me even a little would say it’s always on my mind, but when the days
