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Dean Bortz: What’s going on with these short-eared does roaming Wisconsin’s woods?
In the end, I guess we can only guess what happened to these does, but it’s fun offering some conjecture. And that’s what you’ll read next – ideas from readers who chimed in on this

From ’chucks to bucks, handloaders have effective bullet options to choose from
Every year, before the opening of deer season, thousands of hunters go to a local sporting goods store and ask for a box of ammunition, but buyers are limited to the types of bullets sellers

Patrick Durkin: What happened to this bluegill? A handful of theories exist
When my grandsons catch a bluegill 7 inches or longer, it seldom swims another day. Catch and release? Save your breath.
The boys haven’t yet read stories by the immortal humorist Patrick F. McManus,

The comeback of coasters — Lake Superior’s mysterious brook trout
Coasters are the colloquial name given to brook trout that live in Lake Superior. I always kind of assumed the coaster name was a Canadian thing but have since learned it is used all around

Easy does it down the summer weedline for a great mixed bag of fish
Look, I’m all for focusing on a species – applying highly specialized techniques that target a particular fish’s behaviors, tendencies, and vulnerabilities. When you’re a bit of a gear junkie like me, it’s a built-in

Bowfishing can provide good summertime fun
As my buddy eased the boat around the corner with the trolling motor, we were both in a state of anticipation as we approached the “fishing hole.” Once we reached the hole, we could see

Choosing the right fishing line – video
Hall of Fame angler “Tackle” Terry Tuma talks about the differences and advantages of using either monofilament line, fluorocarbon line, or braided fishing line.

What about a mutt for your next bird dog? Get the most out of your mixed-breed in the field
You want a great hunting dog, but the only papers he came with were lining his kennel at the shelter. Think you still have a chance?
Absolutely, say trainers who have worked with mixed

Ron Schara: Fishing trips with legends of sport and cinema
My, my, that was an awesome 250th birthday party, America.
Wow, 250 years. Where’d that time go? Gosh, America was roughly only 200 years old went I went fishing for the first time with