Opinions
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
Black Lab Ben still going at 15
I can tell you right now the lady at the drive-up window at McDonald’s on Tuesday is going to be pretty confused. “Welcome to McDonald’s, can I take your order please?” will be answered with
Nature’s Dramas – Share Your Story
Despite the fact that I live within city limits, my neighbor has a pond that is situated just 100 yards from my home. It’s a really nice pond nestled in a quiet part of town,
Watch out for young wildlife–and leave it in the wild
It’s spring! And that means most Ohio wild creatures are nurturing (or will soon be nurturing) young offspring. Madison County Wildlife Officer Matt Teders sighted nests of cottontail rabbits and dens of red fox in
Hunting license sales up nationally; in Pa, not so much
For years, we have been hearing that hunting license sales have been declining, but that trend — at least nationally — finally took a turn for the better in 2009. According to the U.S. Fish
Late ice safety
Many anglers bag on ice fishing by mid-March but if I can find good ice, I love late ice fishing for crappies, sunfish, and perch. It’s a great time for fishing, but attention to ice
Zone 3 deer a case study in political shenanigans
My mood was bright when I headed for work this morning. The Twins beat the Yankees in the Bronx last night, had a nice workout at the gym, and a clear sunrise greeted my commute.
