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Hunting

Trump Administration Pushes to Expand Hunting Access on Federal Lands

The Trump administration is moving forward with a major proposal to expand hunting, fishing, and trapping access across federally managed lands in the lower 48 states.

Hunting

Possible Changes Coming for Indiana Bobcat Season

Indiana wildlife officials are considering specific changes to the state’s bobcat hunting and trapping regulations for 2026 after another strong harvest season in 2025.

Hunting

Fewer Birds Over the Wabash: The Science Behind Southwest Indiana’s Duck Decline

For generations, Hovey Lake Fish and Wildlife Area in Posey County, Indiana stood as one of the premier duck hunting destinations in the Midwest.

Fishing

Bass on the Long Rod: Why You Should Fly Fish for Bass

Living in the Midwest, I’ve taken some heat for utilizing my fly rod for bass fishing.

Gear

The Truth About the 6.5 Creedmoor: Facts, Myths, and Real Hunting Use

The 6.5 Creedmoor has become one of the most talked about rifle cartridges of the last decade.

Hunting

Muskrats, HOAs, and a Backyard Trapline

My wife and I bought our first house in Noblesville, Indiana, in the summer of 2024.

Conservation

Invasive Carp in 2026 What’s Working What’s Changing and What’s at Stake

In parts of the Midwest, invasive carp now make up more than 70 percent of the total fish biomass in some river systems.

Gear

The 5 Best Fly Rod and Reel Combos for Lakes and Ponds

How to choose the right setup for bass, bluegill, and everything in between.

Conservation

Follow the Money: How Does Indiana Fund Conservation?

Most people assume conservation is funded by regular tax dollars.