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Pennsylvania’s Ray Morris a longtime conservation leader in Allegheny County
Because he grew up loving the outdoors, Ray Morris had envisioned a career as a game warden or a forester.
Although fate put him on a different path, Morris, 83, of suburban Pittsburgh, has

Ohio’s Outdoor Trailblazers: Joe Uhinck is an all-around sportsman
Minus his time away at college, Joe Uhinck has been a lifelong resident of Marblehead, in the heart of Ohio’s fishing, hunting, and trapping mecca on the North Coast.
Early hunting and fishing experiences

Catching sunfish early – video
“Tackle” Terry Tuma suggests being out well before daybreak and letting the noise settle down after drilling holes. You may not need to be out as early for dark bodies of water or ones with

Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Downsizing can save the day during cold fronts
Anyone who’s fished through a cold front knows the drill: One day the fish are chewing, the next day they act like you’re trying to feed them tax documents. Sunday was exactly that kind of

Steve Carney: Fishing in comfort, and auger blade screw insurance
It’s hard to believe, but I hadn’t until recently fished from inside a wheelhouse.
But finally, I had an opportunity to sample the wheelhouse lifestyle, and I must say, it is unique. A buddy

These tips can put you safely on ice during Ohio’s sometimes brief window of angling opportunity
This winter has been quite generous in Ohio with colder temps and the availability of ice for those who enjoy my favorite winter activity. Ice fishing is in full-swing, and with that, comes the fun,

New York Reader Stories: It’s often best to listen to the old-timers
If you’ve ever had the opportunity, some might say “privilege,” of knowing an old-timer who has been there and done that, a seasoned old hunter who knows the woods and who knows the game and

Just how good is your hunting dog’s nose?
“That dog has a really good nose.”
That statement, or some variation of it, has been uttered countless times. But what does it really mean? Well, for most of us, it just means that

Ryan Rothstein: ’Tis the season for browse work in the woodlot
I can’t quite get a bead on this Minnesota winter. When it roared in over Thanksgiving weekend, I got a pit in my stomach. I was sure we were in for a crusher. Another half-foot