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These boys from Mississippi are hard hunters and love to play in the water.

Hello friends, I have a solid appreciation for both the people of the southern United States and the lay of the land, which creates a true adventure for an outdoorsman like me. This week and … more

by Mark Walters | 1/15/25

Mark Walters' good friends Doug Cibulka and Jeff Moll both retired this year.

2024, A Year on the Run!

Hello friends, When I hit send on this column, I will be getting into my truck along with Ruby and Red and heading to the state of Mississippi for what seems to be an annual deer and (hopefully) … more

By Mark Walters | 1/8/25

Wyatt Jensen who was on KAMO's "Joe Hunt" and hunting with his father Noah Jensen made an excellent shot on this beautiful buck.

KAMO's "Joe Hunt" as good as it gets!

Hello friends, Back in December of 2006 I wrote in this very same column about my thought that here in Wisconsin, we should have a multi-chapter organization that helps to get kids into the … more

By Mark Walters | 1/1/25

Bucks like this are hard to find in northern Juneau County due to a large wolf population.

The Life of a Beaver

Hello friends, The long haul that I call my busy season which runs from April until the last day of deer gun season is about over, I am about as long-term tired as a mature buck when the rut is … more

By Mark Walters | 12/4/24

That awesome memory is from many hunting seasons ago but around our family the story resurfaces this time of year and it’s all because we had to “go into town” to register my dad’s big buck.

Outdoor Tales & Trails: Dad's big buck

In just a couple of days in Wisconsin we are going to celebrate one of the best traditions in our state’s history. No, not Jump Around at the Badger game and no, not a victory dance at … more

By Dave Beck | 11/20/24

Selina Walters taking a break on one of her days of hunting elk and mule deer in Montana near Bozeman.

Hardcore Elk Hunt

Hello friends, This week I am going to write about a very challenging and fun Montana elk and mule deer hunt that I recently returned home from. For myself the entire trip with travel lasted 13 … more

By Mark Walters | 11/20/24

From our base camp to our camp at the top of the mountain was a five mile ATV journey that was quite challenging.

An Outdoorsman's Journal

Hello friends, This week and next I will write about my most anticipated, expensive and in some ways, challenging trip of my life. I would head west with my golden retrievers to southwest … more

By Mark Walters | 11/13/24

This camper trailer should be a positive addition to Mark Walters’ life.

An Outdoorsman's Journal

Hello friends, As you read this I am high up on a Montana mountain with my 23-year-old daughter Selina Walters hunting elk and mule deer. I have to meet two deadlines as this is a 12-day trip so … more

By Mark Walters | 11/6/24

It's always a rewarding feeling bringing meat back to camp.

Pre-Rut Bow Hunt and Camping Trip

Hello friends, I think that you will find this week's column a tad bit different with an interesting point of view thrown into it. If you disagree, that is fine, but be nice. Wednesday, … more

10/30/24

Keith Westaby, who is blind and lives in Owen, harvested this 8-point buck with the help of his brother, Dennis Westaby, during WRPCO's Deer Hunt for Hunters with Disabilities.

WRPCO's Deer Hunt for Hunters with Disabilities was simply amazing

Hello friends, This is a guaranteed week where I simply cannot even put 25 percent of what I would like to in a column due to space. In simple terms, I had an amazing weekend. First, Chuck … more

By Mark Walters | 10/23/24

First Bucks

Hello friends Kids And Mentors Outdoors (KAMO, www.kamokids.org) has helped young hunters harvest deer hundreds of times since 2008. This week I was at a camp near Burnett in Dodge County and … more

10/16/24

The Mississippi

Hello friends, Can you say too many sardines to fit in a can? That's what I have when it comes to fitting everything into the space for this week's column. Here it goes, 53 duck hunting … more

10/9/24

Fall waterfowl hunt on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage

Hello friends, This week's column is going to go a mile a minute as there is a ton to write about. I generally hunt the northern Wisconsin duck opener on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage. I missed it … more

10/2/24

Two Hunters/Two States

Hello friends, The last few years I have started my bow hunting season in an adventuresome way near Durand on the Chippewa River and traveled by canoe to get to my stand. This weekend at the … more

9/25/24

Avoid Tree Stand Tragedies: Safety tips for hunters

Tree stand accidents are a leading cause of hunting-related injuries, with 300-500 fatalities annually in the U.S., according to the International Hunter Education Association. As Archery and … more

9/25/24

Scott Stewart of Bruce with a 345 pound dressed black bear that he harvested near Flater’s Resort.

Adventures at Flater's Resort

Hello friends, I have been friends with "Musky Joe" Flater, who is a 5th generation owner of Flater’s Resort for a good 20 years. Joe is hard to describe in less than a million words. Old … more

By Mark Walters | 9/18/24

My electric bike has found many uses, including elk hunting, morel mushroom picking, trout fishing, transportation to my turkey blind and more.

Outdoor Tales & Trails: Goodbye Green Machine!

I’ve had my old ten-speed bicycle for a long, long time. Case in point, I can’t remember the bike that I owned before that one. I couldn’t begin to guess how many miles I put on the … more

By Dave Beck | 9/11/24

First Teal

Hello friends, After this past weekend and many decades of doing it, I have figured out that my favorite way to spend time is helping to introduce kids to new outdoor activities. I helped … more

By Mark Walters | 9/11/24

Avoid Tree Stand Tragedies: Safety tips for hunters

Tree stand accidents are a leading cause of hunting-related injuries, with 300-500 fatalities annually in the U.S., according to the International Hunter Education Association. As Archery and … more

9/11/24

The final day of the swimming season is August 25th at the Thorp Aquatic Center at 300 South Conway Street in Thorp.

Thorp Aquatic Center closes for the season on August 25th

Although the final day of the season at the Thorp Aquatic Center is on the horizon for August 25th, fun is still planned for the remaining hot summer days! A “So Long Summer” party will … more

By Danielle Boos | 8/22/24