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Does color really matter with muskie baits?

The term “every color of the rainbow” doesn’t apply to fishing lures, especially those designed for muskies. Lure manufacturers today offer far more options than even Mother Nature ever dreamed. A skeptic may say wild

Return to the river is a trip back to angling roots

Poets may say a brook babbles; writers will say a river murmurs. Those who truly understand the language of flowing waters know they whisper the voices of those who have gone before.
Driving many

Make your own fire-starters this camping season

Our parents taught us not to play with fire. But under the supervision of an adult, there is an activity you can do at home (preferably outside) or at the summer campsite that can involve

Nature Smart: The cagey least bittern

I’ve been leading photo tours to capture images of common loons (Gavia immer) for more than 10 years. Each time I take a group of photographers out, it feels like a new, fun adventure.

Backyard and Beyond: A Passel of ’Possums

Reading about these unusual creatures, I was struck by how beneficial they are, consuming insects, worms, snakes, frogs, mice, fruit, berries, carrion, and just about anything else they can find.

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