America’s Worst Hunting Laws: Part 1

A century ago, our wildlife in the United States was in serious trouble. Unregulated market hunting led to near extinction for many popular game animals, from ducks to deer. Fortunately, early wildlife conservation pioneers like Theodore Roosevelt and Aldo Leopold recognized the urgency of the situation. As a result, newly formed state fish and game agencies began managing wildlife resources for sustainability. These agencies created sensible...

A Beginner’s Guide to Sous Vide for Wild Game, Part 1

I still remember the first time I was introduced to sous vide. The old, intimidating industrial models were large devices that looked like something you would see in a science lab. I was so confused by how the contraption worked, specifically when instructed to “place food in bath.” I have since come to realize that sous vide is actually incredibly useful for cooking wild game, especially now that there are small, easy and relatively inexpensive...

The Savage Murder of Warden Neil LaFave, Part 1

This is Part One of a two-part series on the 1971 murder of Warden Neil LaFave. Part One covers how Brian Hussong decapitated LaFave and the historic investigation for his murder weapon. Part Two covers Hussong’s daring escape from prison and his 12 weeks spent hiding in the forest. Brown County District Attorney Donald R. Zuidmulder knew who brutally murdered Neil L. LaFave on Sept. 24, 1971, at the Sensiba Wildlife Area northwest of Green Bay...