Tip: Deer Hunting Over A Decoy
Melissa Bachman shares a great whitetail hunting tip with Outdoor News: hunting over a deer decoy.
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Capturing Every Morsel of Meat From Your Ruffed Grouse
Whenever ethical hunters harvest an animal, they use as much of it as possible. That rule certainly applies to ruffed grouse. Spend a few minutes with Mike Hehner, who shows us how he gets the most meat from his bird.
Outdoor News video: How to tell the difference between male, female ruffed grouse
Knowing the difference between a male and female ruffed grouse can be a little tricky to the naked eye. Michael Hehner sits down with Outdoor News and shows a couple of tricks that help him acknowledge the difference between the two birds. Categories: Hunting, Hunting News, Illinois Videos, Michigan Videos, Minnesota Videos, Nature, New York Videos, Ohio Videos, Pennsylvania Videos,…
Mastering the art of rip-jigging for walleyes – from the master [video]
Al Lindner is arguably one of the best anglers alive at ripping jigs and plastics for walleyes. In this video from the folks at Angling Buzz, he explains what you need to know master the art of rip-jigging. Check it out below. Categories: Fishing, Fishing, Fishing Tips, How To’s, Illinois Videos, Michigan Videos, Minnesota Videos, New York Videos, Ohio Videos,…
Angling Buzz: Cracking the fishing rod code [video]
Making sure you’re geared up with the right rod for the presentation can make a huge difference in how you perform on the water. The folks at Angling Buzz share a quick hack that can help less-experienced anglers find the perfect rod (length/power/action) for any technique. Check out the video below for more. Categories: Fishing, Fishing, Fishing Tips, Illinois Videos,…
Angling Buzz: Choosing crankbait colors – day vs. night [video]
When it comes to crankbait colors, the difference between daytime and nighttime selections can be as different as, well, day and night. The folks at Angling Buzz explain. One tip: Be ready to have a plethora of colors on hand. Categories: Fishing, Fishing, Fishing Tips, How To’s, Illinois Videos, Michigan Videos, Minnesota Videos, New York Videos, News, Ohio Videos, Pennsylvania…
Angling Buzz: How long should you fish one spot? [video]
There’s no way around it – our minds spin in circles when the fish aren’t snapping. Are the fish gone? Should I change baits? Do I need to fish slower? Should I change spots? There’s a lot of factors at play, which can make the decision a whole lot tougher. In this video, Joel Nelson and Angling Buzz share a…
Angling Buzz: The great line debate – mono vs. fluoro vs. braid [video]
What’s the best fishing line? Monofilament? Fluorocarbon? Braided line? For beginners, this can be a daunting, confusing subject. Each line type has it’s own unique characteristics – floating/sinking, stretchiness, abrasion resistance, opacity, etc. Yes, there’s a lot to consider, and the folks at Angling Buzz tackle the subject in their most recent video. Categories: Fishing, Fishing, Illinois Videos, Michigan Videos, Minnesota Videos,…
Angling Buzz: catching and eating fish – and tackle and gear for the job [video]
As much as we promote catch-and-release, we also love to eat a few fish every now and then. Here’s a quick list of gear that will be helpful in your next “catch and cook,” with items ranging from retractable rulers and fillet knifes to the products required to actually get ’em in the boat. — Angling Buzz Categories: Fishing, Illinois Videos,…
Angling Buzz: Fishing gear to prepare for the season [video]
Still getting prepped for the open-water season? These products can help you prepare for a successful year on the water with tools/accessories for your boat as well as a few top lure choices for the early spring bite. — Angling Buzz Categories: Fishing, Minnesota Videos, News, Wisconsin Videos Tags: Angling Buzz, Fishing
‘That is what fishing is all about’ [video]
When you catch the fish of a lifetime but then your dad instincts kick in … Check out this heartfelt video – here posted by VTRND via ViralHog – of a father helping his young son catch the fish of a lifetime. It’s making the rounds on social media, with Facebook views, likes, shares and comments galore, including this one on…
Useful knots for thriving and surviving in the out-of-doors [video]
A Minnesota DNR expert shows how to master six essential knots for fishing, boating, hunting, and camping.
St. Croix River sturgeon is largest documented fish ever caught in Minnesota [video]
Darren Troseth caught a lake sturgeon measuring 78 inches (and 29.5 inches around) and weighing an estimated 120 pounds Feb. 9 while fishing on the St. Croix River near Bayport.
Anticipating and successfully fishing during autumn lake turnover season [video]
North country lakes will begin experiencing turnover in coming weeks, but you still can enjoy quality fall angling before, during, and after this annual period.
Wisconsin DNR: Lake Michigan stocking plan paying off for anglers [video]
The Lake Michigan stocking strategy was developed over more than two years with discussion and input from more than 500 anglers, business owners and other stakeholders.
2018 Summer Lower Fox Demo Farm Field Day [video]
The Lower Fox Demonstration Farms Network is a Great Lakes Restoration Initiative project designed to showcase and demonstrate leading-edge conservation practices that improve Great Lakes water quality by reducing phosphorus from entering Green Bay and Lake Michigan. The partnership is the first of its kind in the Great Lakes region and it consists of eight producers within the Fox River…
Finding fishing success from a kayak [video]
Join Wisconsin Outdoor News’ Kristen Monroe as she fishes a bass kayak tournament and talks with those in the know on the subject. A word from the wise: With less range, kayak anglers have to make their decisions right off the bat. Categories: Bass, Bass Videos, Blog Content, Fishing, Fishing, How To’s, Wisconsin – Kristen Monroe, Wisconsin Videos Tags: Bass, Fishing,…
Coho salmon active in Lake Michigan near Milwaukee [video]
Video blog from Kristen Monroe offers up tips on where they can be found.
Trolling tips for Green Bay walleyes [video]
Jarod Higginbotham, of Yakima Baits, shares some trolling tips for walleyes on Day 2 of a Green Bay fishing trip. Action on Day 2 was steady because of some of the changes Higginbotham made on the trolling rigs. We caught a few catfish, walleyes and sheepshead throughout the day. Then suddenly, during our last 10 minutes of fishing, we boated…
Duck opening dates, Canada geese bag limits/zones highlight changes in Wisconsin migratory bird hunting regs [video]
North duck zone will open one week later than in previous years, resulting in a single statewide opener for the North, South and Mississippi zones on Sept. 29; daily Canada goose bag limit increased to three birds per day.
More doors in national bass fishing opening up to women [video]
Kristen Monroe talks to Olivia Sheely about the scholarship Sheely landed for bass fishing to Bethel University in Tennessee. Categories: Blog Content, Fishing, Wisconsin – Kristen Monroe, Wisconsin Videos Tags: Bass, Bethel University, Fishing, Kristen Monroe, Olivia Sheely, Wisconsin Outdoor News
National Wild Turkey Federation convention [video]
Scenes from the recent National Wild Turkey Federation annual convention and sport show at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tenn. Categories: Illinois Videos, Michigan Videos, Minnesota Videos, New York Videos, Pennsylvania Videos, Turkey, Turkey, Wisconsin Videos Tags: National Wild Turkey Federation, NWTF, Wild turkeys
Talking liberalized crossbow laws and the archery industry
Kristen Monroe of Outdoor News talks to ATA president and CEO Matt Kormann about liberalized crossbow laws and the archery industry. Categories: Wisconsin – Kristen Monroe, Wisconsin Videos Tags: ATA, Kristen Monroe, Wisconsin Outdoor News
Wisconsin Outdoor News’ Kristen Monroe: an introduction to lake sturgeon [video]
When members of the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers met at Lake of the Woods in far northwestern Minnesota in September, many of them caught lake sturgeon while fishing for walleyes, including Wisconsin Outdoor News’ Kristen Monroe, who was fishing them for the first time. Categories: Blog Content, Fishing, Wisconsin – Kristen Monroe, Wisconsin Videos Tags: AGLOW, Association of…
How to get the most out of your recreational-land investment [video]
Kristen Monroe talks with land specialist Aaron Milliken, a Whitetail Properties team leader, about ways to add value to recreational land. Milliken suggests projects such as timber sales, trails, and plantings. Categories: How To’s, Illinois Videos, Wisconsin – Kristen Monroe, Wisconsin Videos Tags: Aaron Milliken, Kristen Monroe, Whitetail Properties
Hunting deer – and spotting an American marten [video]
While participating in Minnesota’s gun deer season outside of Ely in the Superior National Forest, Wisconsin Outdoor News columnist Patrick Durkin made a relatively rare observation for most deer hunters – an American marten on the hunt. Durkin was able to get a bit of video on the little predator on a cold early November day. For more on Durkin’s Minnesota deer…
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