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Nothing beats a pleasant pheasant hunt with family
By Frank Sousa
October 31, 2009, 5:03PM
Grandson Brendt Gordon, 12, downs his first pheasant on his second shot. Full story »
Western Mass Climber's Coalition works to protect rock climbing areas
By The Republican Sports Desk
October 29, 2009, 5:54PM
The 400-member nonprofit group fights for p[laces like Erving's Farley Ledge and Northfield's Rose Ledge. Full story »
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Bagging 2 bucks a minute works for sportsman Brian Jarry
By Frank Sousa
October 24, 2009, 5:05PM
The Chicopee sportsman all but cured a bad cough with his accurate bow shooting. Full story »
Trout stocking gets under way in local waters
By Frank Sousa
October 03, 2009, 5:53PM
Remaining extra anterless permits go on sale Monday. Full story »
Inconsiderate outdoorsmen ruin fun for everyone
By Frank Sousa
September 26, 2009, 6:07PM
Fellow hunters, kayakers, cyclists and horseback riders are just a few who deserve a break. Full story »
Reader misses chance to report illegal fishing
By Frank Sousa
September 19, 2009, 5:22PM
The environmental police are ready to respond when called upon. Full story »
Cape Cod great white shark scare an overreaction
By Frank Sousa
September 12, 2009, 5:25PM
Boy Scouts in Britain are being banned from carrying penknives. Full story »
Largemouth bass is most popular freshwater fish, according to poll
By Donald Thompson
September 05, 2009, 3:39PM
The panfish was second, followed by the smallmouth bass. Full story »
I'm all for affordable fishing contest which promises to be fun
By Laurence M. Silber
August 29, 2009, 5:04PM
Points will also be awarded for the most comical videos, and videos or photos are a must to be a champion. Full story »
Look on the bright side . . . that's what mom always said
By Barry Schatz
August 22, 2009, 5:08PM
Frank Sousa says "The Blair Holt Firearm Act is nothing but a gun confiscation act." Full story »
Rights of access to shorelines goes back to Colonial times
By Charlotte A. Marks
August 15, 2009, 4:14PM
The bluefish are running off the coast of Massachusetts Full story »
Zebra mussels and gun control in sportsmen's sights
By Charlotte A. Marks
August 01, 2009, 6:45PM
The government's campaign against the zebra mussel appears to be fruitless. Full story »
Getting high in the outdoors is getting high on life
By Charlotte A. Marks
July 25, 2009, 6:04PM
The thrill of danger can be found in hang gliding or scuba diving, among other endeavours. Full story »
State facing tough battle to keep zebra mussels at bay
By Charlotte A. Marks
July 18, 2009, 6:46PM
Some sportsmen are questioning whether officials are going overboard in their fight. Full story »
Cheers for the new largemouth bass record
By Robert Ritzman
July 11, 2009, 5:21PM
The largemouth bass record has been broken after 77 years with a fish that went 22.4 pounds and 29 inches long. Full story »
If rain keeps falling, got to finish that ark
By Robert Ritzman
July 04, 2009, 7:05PM
The rain has affected the fishing in a number of ways - good, bad and ugly. Full story »
Outdoor writer Frank Sousa reflects on his wonder years with his father
By Laurence M. Silber
June 20, 2009, 6:22PM
My dad was a 'nothing ventured, nothing gained' type. Full story »
Cell phones result in close calls on Route 202, but another time they saved the day
Stripers show up off Cape Cod chasing bait fish
By Albert Hershey
June 06, 2009, 3:44PM
Striped bass and blues are also hitting off Watch Hill, R.I. Full story »
Mighty monkfish deserves more respect, especially at mealtime
By Thomas Hashem
May 30, 2009, 6:35PM
Little is popularly known about the monkfish, and it's not bad eating. Full story »
Provincetown group offering free fishing to combat veterans needs more boats
By Thomas Hashem
May 23, 2009, 4:30PM
A Provincetown group needs more boats to provide free fishing to combat veterans. Full story »
Initial MassWildlife harvest count for deer in 2008 at 11,193
By Thomas Hashem
May 16, 2009, 6:11PM
Initial deer harvest numbers in, plus Frank Sousa tips on moose-stalking. Full story »
Turkey a wily target for a young hunter
By Charlotte A. Marks
May 02, 2009, 5:48PM
Nicky Sousa, 12 years old, bagged his first turkeys on a hunt with his grandfather. Full story »
Turkey season opens April 27, plenty of time to practice the imperfect science of calling
Saturday's the fishing opener at Quabbin Reservoir and the 16-foot Feather is ready
By Thomas Hashem
April 11, 2009, 6:03PM
Time to get Feather ready for Quabin Reservoir opener on Saturday. Full story »
- FALL PHOTO CONTEST 2009
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Check out all the brilliant foliage in the Fall Photo Contest gallery and see which ones you think will be one of the seven grand prize winners that will be selected to run on Page 1 of The Republican!
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