Friday, June 2nd, 2023
Friday, June 2nd, 2023

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Here’s how to get the most out of fishing from a canoe

It was a glorious morning late in the spring. Birds were singing, the sun was shining, and the temperature was in that sweet spot. It wasn’t hot, though warm enough to don shorts and flip flops.
I knew I needed to get to a lake, and some canoe fishing was on my mind. For me, fishing from a canoe on a calm, summer morning is an experience like few others.

Here’s how to get the most out of fishing from a canoe

It was a glorious morning late in the spring. Birds were singing, the sun was shining, and the temperature was in that sweet spot. It wasn’t hot, though warm enough to don shorts and flip flops.
I knew I needed to get to a lake, and some canoe fishing was on my mind. For me, fishing from a canoe on a calm, summer morning is an experience like few others.

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All About Hunting

A quick chat with Mark Norquist of Modern Carnivore

“There is always an opportunity to get a bigger audience,” said Norquist, 52, founder and editor of Modern Carnivore (modcarn.com), a blog and guide to adult-on-set outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, and foraging and their connection with real, wild foods.

A quick chat with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever CEO Marilyn Vetter

Marilyn Vetter underwent a lengthy interview process last year as Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever completed a nationwide search to replace longtime President and CEO Howard Vincent, who announced his retirement plans in early spring 2022. She formally took the job following Pheasant Fest 2023 in Minneapolis.

Ease into spring dog work, and keep it short in summer

The best way to begin spring training is simple: short hikes and no serious training. Just let the dog run and gauge both his stamina and mental acuity. A good idea is to bring a bumper along and throw a few fun retrieves, but don’t overdo it to the point that the dog loses interest – which can happen, especially if temperatures are high.

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