Monthly Archives: December 2022

As a veteran last-minute shopper, I know there are plenty of people out there who still have someone or 10 others to check off their lists. I remember my teenage years when Lucky Jim and I scoured the aisles of Kmart on Christmas Eve hoping to find that certain blue-light special for friends, family orContinue reading “Guided fishing experience makes great gift-giving idea”

A press release from the state Department of Conservation late last month caught my eye. The agency is looking for input about places that provide access to lakes and streams. A few years ago I offered my evaluation of a few, and the issue still gets my attention. This time they were actually asking forContinue reading “State seeks comments on plans for new and improved fishing accesses”

With only the alternative methods portion of firearms deer hunting left for 2022, hunters in Jefferson County and in many other areas of the state have a few new chances to say “wait till next year.” At its Dec. 2 meeting, the state Conservation Commission approved dates and new regulations for next season. The primaryContinue reading “New 2023 firearms deer hunting opportunities to increase antlerless deer harvests”

For the fair-weather fishermen like me, this is the time of the year to re-spool the reels, restock the spinners, and sort through the rest of the mess that served as a tackle box through the spring, summer, and fall. But for the hearty boys and girls who don’t let a little cold or blowingContinue reading “Winter trout program expands fishing opportunities for anglers”