Raising the next generation: All facets of nature are great for kids
There are other, simpler ways of becoming a future outdoorsman or outdoorswoman than shooting a boss gobbler or a Booner buck by age 13.
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The little-known scoop on bird poop
There’s a method to the madness of our avian friends managing the defecations of nestlings during the summer, and the clues are surprisingly obvious to a trained eye.
Catching smallmouth bass – when they’re looking down
Topwaters are great fun, but when smallies aren’t looking up, try these bass’n tactics.
Tactics for the river smallmouth of midsummer
A Mississippi River mayfly hatch hindered the bass bite for the author, but he eventually discovered a way to grip some bronzeback lip.
Walleye fishing tips: Summer signals time for bottom-bouncers and spinners
Spinner rigs are very versatile for covering various depths of water and locating actively feeding walleyes.
Teaching canine patience in the field starts in the summer
If you work on steadiness a little bit every day, you should end up with a dog that has solid manners in the duck blind, the CRP fields, or simply in your living room when guests visit.
Thinking ahead to fall hunting seasons: bird dog cardio
Devote time right now to considering how you’ll keep your retriever in shape during the summer.
When the bass frenzy arrives, make the most of it
Recent outing a good reminder, whether you’re targeting bass or any other species, that when the bite is on, you’d better enjoy it.
Spring walleye presentations: When top tactic isn’t working, try something different
As May transitions to June, the top walleye bite of the year has arrived. Marking fish and walleyes aren’t responding? The onus is on you to mix it up.
Fishing tips: locating and catching pre-spawn slab crappies
Spring is a great time to target white or black crappies as they transition into shallow water around the weed lines.
Late spring’s shallow multi-species fishing action
Combine stealth, a low profile, available structure, and a variety of live bait to locate snapping perch, crappies, and walleyes during the early open-water angling season.
Fishing tips: where to start searching for early season walleyes
Don’t just fish memories when locating fish; use your electronics and search according to lake and weather conditions.
Open-water walleye tips for the opener
Monitor water temperatures closely and bring live bait, especially leeches and shiners, to connect with Minnesota’s favorite sportfish on May 11 and beyond.
An obvious dating clue: pelican horns
You’ll see migrating American white pelicans sporting longer feathers and a growth on their beaks.
Spring fever: Off-hours prime tom turkey time
We all love sunrise fly-down, but the best hunting hours to call in a boss gobbler often occur with the sun high in the sky.
Lessons in recognizing a popular upland forest dweller: ruffed grouse
If someone tries to convince you ruffed grouse are chirping from an urban wetland in April or May (or anytime), they’re probably wrong.
Better turkey timing via trail cameras
Employing a simply trail-cam strategy can improve planning for your first spring gobbler hunt.
Turkeys now, turkeys later: Early-season longbeards on a predictable pattern
With turkey opener just a few weeks away, start studying the habits of gobblers in your hunting area right now.
After initial ice-melt surge, think spring river walleyes
Border waters provide some the first opportunities to launch a boat and work the schools of pre-spawn walleyes and saugers.
How many bald eagles can the North Country support?
As territories shrink, some fight to the death, while others are working together.
Turkey blinds: best features for the spring bowhunter
A smart hunting blind strategy can help you score a big tom or respectable jake this gobbler hunting season.
Birdwatching history: the first U.S. birding field guide
Remarkable tome with a remarkable inscription provides a window into the earliest days of North American birding and conservation.
Canine off-season: year-round gun bird dog fitness
Tactics for working your retriever after small-game season wraps up – even when the powder is three feet deep.
Don’t eat the blue snow either
Seeing patches of blue in your yard this winter? The ‘Birdchick’ explores this mysterious bunny-buckthorn connection.
Hunting cottontail rabbits in February: timing is everything
Plan out your winter brushpile forays, or your bunny hunting will be a bust.
Tips for using spoons to entice the wary walleyes of winter
There are definitely times when fish demand an increase in vibration and flash. But just the opposite can be the attractor, so bring an assortment of colors.
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