Opinions
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire
The Ohio Division of Forestry is reminding Ohioans to comply with state laws during March, April and May when open burning is banned between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. “Most people are surprised to learn
Poached wolf doesn’t sit well on my plate
I heard a news report on the radio the other day that said a poached wolf had been found in Chippewa County. It struck me as curious because I’d never tried poached wolf – I’ve
Time for Kids and Sheds (or Whatever You Call Them)
I got the chance to work the Illinois Outdoor News booth at the 2011 St. Louis Deer Classic and Outdoor Expo for a couple of days, and one of my favorite parts of working the
Youth seasons are about the kids, and the future
There’s a hew and cry in neighboring Ohio about the youth seasons. It seems some would like to see them moved until after the regular deer season, while others would have them abolished altogether. The
Drill baby drill? Worrisome signs on public lands gas drilling from the Corbett Administration
I have mixed emotions about this subject. I’m convinced that our country is in deep trouble, and much of it is related to importing so much oil from the Mideast. So developing all the domestic
Winter Trout
Since New Year’s Day, I have been anxious to do some winter trout fishing, but central Pennsylvania has had a colder than average winter. Any remotely possible weather day just never suited my schedule. Finally,
Congressional budgets propose to slash duck dollars
The executive director of Ducks Unlimited, H. Dale Hall, had an excellent piece this past Monday Feb. 21 in the Atlanta (Ga.) Constitution Journal. He titled it, “Cut federal waste but leave the good alone.”
A tough winter? Yup
The Minnesota DNR winter severity data released today show what the vast majority of Minnesotans would tell you: It’s been a much more severe winter than last year. For the week ending Feb. 20, the
Winter’s wind-down, early spring can be productive for bass
This is a transition time of year for the lakes and ponds, a time when the water temperatures are beginning to rise and the weed growth is very sparse and small. Prior to this transition,
