Wildlife does come in all sizes and shapes. Some of the smallest are insects and few butterfly species have made their appearance. It is good to see their bright colors again. Amphibians and reptiles have crawled out of winter cover or hibernation chambers. The leopard frog I spied was just ...

Bluebirds are here. They are reacquainting themselves with former territories, or busy setting up new homes. Regardless, these birds are always a welcome sight. Backyards with lots of open grass to survey are a favorite haunt for these avian members of a group called thrushes, of the family ...

Fish, primarily walleye and northern pike, are subject to a lot of attention at this time of year. From late March, ice out times, and into early April, adult fish are feeling the urge to spawn. Reproduction is one of their life goals. So fisheries biologists have to work long hours to gill ...

Spring: Our eyes tell us that robins are back in full force. This small bird seems to be relentless in its pursuit of finding little bugs, insect larvae or earthworms as they hop across grassy areas and lawns. With a tilting of its head, it listens for the intricate sounds of critters in ...

Sportsmen collect stuff, all good stuff of course, since anything outdoor related is good stuff. What do you do with all that good stuff when God calls you home? Well, family and friends help his family, the survivors, to cope, and one way of assisting is for fellow members of the Izaak ...

Taxidermists know how to get the job done, of creating artful replicas of the trophies that hunters, fisher persons, or trappers may have encountered during their respective seasons outdoors. Outdoor memories are as varied as the people that pursue them. The amount of effort, time and ...