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Steve Carney: Should we reuse arrows after they have been shot at an animal?

Features, Hunting, Minnesota, National Hunting /

I’ll admit that I’m superstitious when it comes to reusing my arrows. Once released, whether it is a hit or miss on an animal, that arrow is considered retired. But that’s just me.
On the technical side of things, reusing today’s modern arrows can be dangerous. Modern arrows are made from tiny carbon fibers, some aluminum, and pieces of graphite. These arrows stay much more rounded than did the old aluminum arrows, but in reality, these modern arrows can easily develop flaws from usage.

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Steve Carney: Early ice in Minnesota is looking good, but be careful

Features, Fishing, Minnesota, National Fishing /

We are starting the 2024-25 ice-fishing season off well in Minnesota, with ice conditions much better than the previous couple of years. Luckily, the snow has held off, allowing the ice to form properly.
As of this writing, the northwest area and areas to the north are seeing 6 to 9 inches of really good ice. My strategies for early ice fishing are simple, and with safety in mind.

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Steve Carney: For older eyes, try larger sight pins on your bow; and an update on Minnesota’s first ice fishing

Features, Fishing, Gear & Gadgets, Hunting, Minnesota, National Fishing, National Hunting /

As I age, my eyesight isn’t what it used to be. I’ve been using the standard, .019 sight pins on my bows for decades, but it is time for a change.
I have searched outdoors stores as well as using the internet to search, and finally, after a couple of days of research, I found a bow sight that features larger pins in the .029 size.

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Steve Carney: Changes needed in Minnesota after 2024 waterfowl season leaves much to be desired

21 Comments / Discussions, Featured, Home Page News, Hunting, Minnesota, National Hunting, Opinion /

Mercifully, for this hunter, anyway, the duck season has ended in Minnesota.
I have thought a lot about this year’s season and the lack of ducks, so here are some observations that have been on my mind.

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Steve Carney: A well-deserved bow buck, and a great Minnesota fall walleye bite

Features, Fishing, Hunting, Minnesota, National Fishing, National Hunting /

My longtime hunting buddy, Paul Schutte, of Annandale, Minn., just celebrated his 70th birthday. He almost didn’t reach this milestone after he suffered a major stroke last fall.
Paul spent the entire year rehabilitating, including therapy while trying to regain motion and strength. It’s been a long and difficult road.
Paul has always been a bowhunting fanatic. He believes the traditional vertical bow is what bowhunting is all about.

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Steve Carney: Tips for using a deer decoy in late November

Features, Hunting, Minnesota, National Hunting /

This is the time of the deer-hunting season when I pull out my doe decoy that I’ve named “Bess.” She rests comfortably in my pole building all season, and then, when the whitetail rut arrives, she heads back to the field with me.
Utilizing a deer decoy can enhance your chances for success. Here are the reasons – and some tips – for why I use a deer decoy in late November.

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Steve Carney: An unexpected lighting system success for the duck boat

Features, Hunting, Minnesota, National Hunting /

I finally found time to enhance my duck boat lighting system, but it was a real chore. I started with some UTV light bars, and it took me several hours to attach them with a 2X4 board. Then, after a morning duck hunt, I found myself disappointed in the range of the beam.
The light bar was rated at 7,800 lumens, which is a measurement on the power of the unit. I removed the bars and came up with a better solution using items I had in my garage.

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