Take figure-eight to next level with 'Hang Move'
Muskie fishermen who practice figure eights after every cast know the maneuver will increase their catches by around 25 percent each season
How To’s
Lay Over Walleyes
Anglers love to follow cliches. Many of these cliches get taken as truths and get repeated until nobody ever questions what them
Water temp is key to locating Great Lakes trout, salmon
If there’s one absolute about how water temperatures affect salmon movement in the Great Lakes, it’s that there is absolutely no magic formula for homing in on the hottest bite.
A bass anglers approach to electronics
Properly employing digital age components will help you catch more fish
DIY turkey fan display: A cheap and easy option for hunters
Fun project provides a long-lasting, attractive showcase of your trophy bird
Gobbler hunting strategies: The snood reveals the mood
During that turkey hunting moment of truth, closely watch that fleshy appendage hanging off the beak of a boss tom.
Spring into action: Decoy setups through the season
It would be difficult to pin down the single biggest technological improvement in the spring turkey woods today, but decoys would certainly be in the conversation
How to Make a Rolled Roast Using Venison or Elk Meat
1. Butterfly meat that is thicker than 1 inch by cutting into two thinner pieces; leave the meat connected at one edge. Open up the butterflied meat so it lies flat. Roll the meat tightly with the grain, tucking in any irregular edges. 2. Tie the rolled meat about an inch from the end that is farthest from you; use…
Butchering Steps to Bone A Venison Front Leg
Now that you’ve cut up the carcass, it’s time to bone the meat. Boning is easier than bone-in butchering, and usually results in tastier meat.
Butchering Tips On Boning a Venison Hind Leg
Now that you’ve cut up the carcass, it’s time to bone the meat.
Wireless fishing electronics: A look at the brave new world of on-the-water Wi-Fi
Where once Lowrance’s iconic “Green Box” revolutionized fishing by showing anglers what lies beneath the surface
Habitat help for Grouse and Woodcock
Management resources available, and the work helps other species, too
Ready for ice fishing? Put the boat and outboard away properly first
Not too early to begin thinking about winterizing your boat, plus fuel treatments tips for year-round
Three great stands for hunting the rut
Narrowing down my top stand sites for hunting the rut to only three is not easy.
Hank Shaw Spanish Sausage Making Tips
Hank Shaw, the former political reporter turned blogging forager, returned to Minnesota last week to promote his new book.
Making homemade venison sausage: It's easy and fun
It’s hard to beat the enticing aroma of homemade venison bratwurst or venison Italian sausage sizzling on the grill
The basic skill we don’t respect: boat control
Boat control is a major factor when fishing for any species of fish. It’s an important element for success on any body of water. If you can’t maneuver your machine in order to put the bait or lures exactly where the fish are at, you’re wasting your time. We often think fish will travel that distance, but they will not….
Reintroduce yourself to slip bobbers
I’m seeing renewed interest in slip-bobber fishing for walleyes, a technique that can be extremely productive along inside weedlines, rocks, and reefs – especially in wind-blown areas. A prime way to fish, for example – if you have wind coming into a rock pile, reef, or weed edge – is to drop a jig or hook with some live bait…
Fishing plastics: the method
While fishing, I observe lots of angler behavior, and I can definitely say many people tend to fish plastics too fast – especially for bass – whether it’s a tube rigged wacky or Texas-rigged. We need to slow down and try new techniques for retrieving a lure. Most anglers simply work the lift-drop, lift-drop. There’s nothing wrong with casting out and…
It’s always time for crankbaits
Crankbaits are one of my favorite multi-species lures, but they don’t perform unless you employ them properly. Set your crankbait at the correct depth, or in a tough bite or with less-aggressive fish, fish won’t chase it. Use your electronics to mark the location of fish, then put the crankbait in their zone. We need to match crankbaits with conditions….
Properly tuned crankbaits catch more fish
A crankbait that’s out of tune works about as well as a six-string guitar without the strings
Plant fields now for fall mourning dove hunts
Dove hunters still have time to plant fields to attract doves during the upcoming season, according to a wildlife biologist with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources. The mourning dove is the most popular game species in the Southeast, and South Carolina is blessed with an abundance of these speedy birds. The best way to attract large numbers of doves…
How to Age Spring Tom Turkeys
A few simple measurements can provide approximate age of birds
Deadly turkey decoy setups this spring
We’ve all rushed our spring gobbler setups and paid little attention to how our decoys were set beyond making sure they were upright and would remain that way.
Spring Project: Time to re-do your boat floor?
This is a great time of the year to replace that worn, tattered, and loose flooring in your boat.
Safety the key to a successful spring turkey hunt
Ensure a rewarding turkey hunt with a few simple safety rules
