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Tips for making the most of this early-goose season
The early Canada goose season is nearly here in Ohio and other states.
Here are a few pointers that should shoot you in the right direction if you plan to be out after some

Grand times fishing can be had on Michigan’s Grand River
The Grand River is Michigan’s longest river at 256 miles. Other than below the 6th Street Dam in Grand Rapids, it doesn’t see much fishing pressure, especially in the summer months.
Once it enters

For those hunting and exploring in snake country, is the fear of being bit really justified?
Going hunting or hiking in a state with venomous snakes? Read on.
Some evidence suggests that we’re born with a fear of snakes. Personally, I have gone both ways. I once kept snakes as

Best choke to use? What you need to know about your gun
I think a lot about the choke I use. Every time I miss.
Most of this thinking comes when dove hunting because shots are so unpredictable. I did not start hunting this way. Holding

Minnesota bears are consumed by eating in the fall in quest to put on incredible weight
Andrew Tri is fond of working analogies.
As the Minnesota DNR’s bear project leader, Tri uses them as a way to educate the public. Take retired Olympic swimmer and multiple gold medalist Michael Phelps.

Southeast Pennsylvania streams deserve praise for September panfishing
A now obscure and defunct singing group called, “The Happenings” had a huge hit in 1966 with the song, “See You in September.”
First hearing it as teenager, I thought it was the Beach

Bob Gwizdz: Some big pike, and especially smallmouth, keep anglers busy on Michigan’s Kalamazoo River
Back in the ’80s, when I lived in Texas, I used to make annual pilgrimages to southeast Oklahoma or western Arkansas, to fish for smallmouth bass in the streams in the Ouachitas (which pass for

Steve Carney: Tips to make the most of your 2024 dove season
Of all the bird hunting I do, doves are my favorite. Mourning dove hunting involves lots of shooting, plenty of scouting, and they’re an absolute delight on the grill.
Here are some tips as

Minnesota Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Attaining a Mille Lacs walleye limit
A common thing we keep seeing and hearing from the influx of anglers on Lake Mille Lacs is that they’re overthinking the fishing. The bite is strong, and often it’s the plain old jig or