Fishing for Yellow Perch means an interesting day at Lake Erie
A couple declarations are in order. Bouncing waves, a warm summer day, and fast fishing action makes for a grade “A” Father’s Day activity....
Wild areas are more vital to future than oil wells
I've camped, hunted and fished in some of the country's finest wild areas. Chasing caribou across the endless nothing of the Alaskan tundra was...
On the outdoors: Striped bass bounces back from brink of extinction
When the water warms, the big stripers return to the Chesapeake Bay to spawn. A limited number of giants are taken there each...
Program seeks hunters willing to donate venison to feed the hungry
Ohio hunters fed a lot of people in recent months by participating in the Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry program. From last winter's...
Eastern Sports, Outdoor Show is bliss
Since childhood I’ve been fascinated by and addicted to sport shows, those late winter places where outfitters, vacation destinations, travel deals and every new...
You can’t just uncover the boat and head out onto the lake!
Smart anglers and other boat owners need to spend a Saturday afternoon getting boat, motor, and trailer ready for the first half of the fishing and boating season.
Collectors attracted to character and individuality of duck decoys
The art of deception is a fitting way to describe the reason and realism of duck decoys. And so is the fact that decoys...
Big bullies: Coyotes are efficient hunters and clever killers
For the most part, coyotes live an invisible life, but in recent years they are showing themselves as bold neighborhood bullies as they adapt to city life.
Asian Carp poses threat to future of Great Lakes
The date is 2019. It's mid-summer, mostly sunny, with a nice, cooling breeze and sky full of deep blue. What a fine day to...
Junior Duck Stamp contest showcases talent and gives a shot at scholarship
This one is for serious kids who have artistic talent, an appreciation for wildlife and the outdoors and are looking for a way to...