Fishing tips: locating and catching pre-spawn slab crappies
Site Staff
May 24, 2019
Spring is a great time to target white or black crappies as they transition into shallow water around the weed lines.
Opinion
Outdoor writers go on safari at Schroon Lake
Dan Ladd
May 22, 2019
As a native to New York’s Adirondacks, I often find myself being a stout promoter of the region. Therefore I was happy to play a role in bringing a bunch of outdoor media types to
Decoys are effective on gobblers, but let’s use them safely
Mike Raykovicz
May 14, 2019
When using a decoy setup in an area where another hunter might be encountered, it’s beyond wise to play it safe. If you see another hunter stalking your decoy setup, call out in a loud,
Twilight and the turkey hunter
Dan Ladd
May 9, 2019
Using these levels of twilight is not only fun, but if you happen to be a weather and/or astronomy buff, they can serve as guidelines for setting the alarm clock and getting you where you
Bad-case scenarios unfolding for western New York stocking, ice boom, fishing
Bill Hilts
May 9, 2019
A serious complication is the fact that local charter captains are cancelling trips left and right. Spring is a prime time for salmon, trout, bass and walleye between the Great Lakes of Erie and Ontario.
Fishing tips: where to start searching for early season walleyes
Site Staff
May 3, 2019
Don’t just fish memories when locating fish; use your electronics and search according to lake and weather conditions.
Useful knots for thriving and surviving in the out-of-doors
Ron Hustvedt
April 26, 2019
A Minnesota DNR expert shows how to master six essential knots for fishing, boating, hunting, and camping.
Ready for more lessons in the spring turkey woods
Mike Raykovicz
April 23, 2019
Like hunting deer, turkey hunting is a lifelong experience, and the more time you spend in the woods the better hunter you’ll become.
Outdoorsman Hall of Fame poised to induct new class
Dan Ladd
April 23, 2019
Last year, I attended for the first time the New York State Outdoorsman Hall of Fame induction banquet, typically held in late April. My reason for going was to be there for the induction of
