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• Gingrich ramps up sniping at Romney

  As Newt Gingrich struggles for a third-place finish in Tuesday's Iowa caucus, he unleashed his harshest criticism of frontrunner Mitt Romney yet, accusing the former Massachusetts governor of trying to buy the election. Published January 1 2012 · Comment

• Two men who changed the way Americans fish

  For the past 40 years, two Minnesotans, Ron and Al Lindner, have had an immense influence on the way Americans attempt to catch fish in sweetwater lakes and rivers throughout the country. Published December 12 2009 · Comment

• Delay on ethanol blend welcomed

  The Environmental Protection Agency says it will delay a final decision on increasing the amount of ethanol now found in gasoline. This comes as great news for owners of outboard motors. Published December 3 2009 · Comment

• About those Virginia fish consumption advisories

  The state of Virginia has sent out fish consumption advisories, asking that pregnant women or children do not consume certain freshwater fish. But no one said anything about what is being done to clean up the potential dangers found in our waters. Published November 26 2009 · Comment

• Lead fishing tackle ban in the news once again

  Years ago, a warning went out that lead fishing tackle – sinkers, especially – were killing loons that ingested some of the lead that was lost by anglers. But was it just one more unsupported wacky move by the “politically correct?” Published November 19 2009 · Comment

• California fishing restrictions set stage for other states

  California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger appointed a task force to deal with the health of its portions of the Pacific Ocean and now vast areas of the state’s South Coast might be closed to public access. Is this the way of the future for all of us? Published November 12 2009 · Comment

• The urge to cheat can be overpowering for some

  It recently happened in a photography contest and when money is involved it’s been known to tempt fishermen. The urge to cheat is overpowering for some. Published November 7 2009 · Comment

• Some states are fascinated by black bears

  Why is it that small middle Atlantic states are so smitten by black bears? They are, after all, not nearly in the same league as larger states where wild bruins are part of the landscape. Published October 30 2009 · Comment

• Poor economy shuts down some fishing tournaments

  The Redfish Cup, conducted by a for-profit tournament group, is biting the dust. Current poor economic conditions are blamed. Published October 23 2009 · Comment

• A tip of the hat to the Pennsylvania Game Commission

  Budget cuts in 2005 forced the Pennsylvania Game Commission to stop providing schools with free subscriptions of its popular Game News publication, but now they’re back in schools and libraries in the Keystone State. Published October 17 2009 · Comment

• Is courtesy on water and in woods a thing of the past?

  The behavior of boating anglers, shoreline fishermen, and even hunters, at times makes me wonder if good and courteous behavior is no longer a desirable practice. Published October 12 2009 · Comment

• Compared to Texas, our hunting is mild

  Read a list of all the activities available to hunters in the Lone Star State and you'll practically feel deprived if you live in our neck of the woods, Maryland and Virginia. Published October 5 2009 · Comment

• The arrogance of some magazine writers

  A Field & Stream magazine writer apparently believes that all lovers of the outdoors can afford binoculars that cost thousands of dollars. Published September 27 2009 · Comment

• Hunting/fishing TV shows are boring

  Is it just me, or are you, too, bored to tears with hunting and fishing shows on cable or satellite TV? Published September 19 2009 · Comment

• Boy Scouts without pocket knives?

  In the always politically correct Britain, it has been decided that a Boy Scout carrying a pocket knife might turn him into a bully. Published September 11 2009 · Comment