Recapping one hunter’s 2015 firearms deer opener
Statewide deer kill was up, but that doesn’t mean every hunter saw deer
Blogs
DU parts ways with ‘Closing Time’ columnist
Article on the battle between Montana landowner and sportsmen over public trout stream access costs writer a longtime gig with Ducks Unlimited magazine
Taking a stand
Keep fueled for a long day of hunting
A deer is there. Can you make the shot?
When sitting a new deer stand, draw back your bow and visualize shot opportunities before a buck comes in
High-tech hunting and fishing
Sometimes the old works just as well
Preseason preparation tips for the upcoming ice fishing season
Shelters, clothing, rods, reels, tackle, and more. Time to prepare for the hard-water fishing season.
Maximizing bowhunting opportunities
The best bet for hunting deer all day might be a carefully concealed ground blind
Opening South Dakota’s pheasant season with a bang
Heading west toward a more upbeat ring-necked pheasant forecast from 2014, the author experiences a free-wheelin’ rooster opener.
Deer hunting: the whitetail and weather link
Fronts, frosts, and precipitation often trigger deer movement. Work these weather-related tips in your favor this fall.
Food for thought: a whitetail's autumn diet
Improve your fall deer-hunting skills by understanding keys to the species’ stomach.
The mentor, the editor, and the holey boat [Video]
Slamming big bluegills via ice-fishing tactics on October’s open water with hard-water master Dave Genz.
Another great winter for northern owls?
Brace yourselves: Are multiple species of northern owls irrupting into the United States… again?
The connection between deer hunting and the table
When it comes to fresh meat, nothing beats this season’s latest deer kill
Fishing tips: Catching fish around the challenging “fall turnover”
The turnover is a big change that especially affects deeper lakes, but remember that fish still need to eat!
Bird feeding tips for the autumn-to-winter transition
From cardinals to goldfinches to woodpeckers, the Birdchick offers her best seed and food tips for bird feeding the next six months.
An airtight, guaranteed plan for killing a deer this fall
Whether it’s chasing whitetails via archery, rifle, shotgun, or muzzleloader, rely on quality scouting first
5 early season tips for pheasant hunting success
From opener until late season, trust your hound, find the rooster forage, and hunt till shooting hours end.
Bowhunting tip: don’t overhunt your tree stand
Sometimes, it pays to stay home
Fishing for fall bass? Don’t forget the docks
Docks draw baitfish on sunny days; baitfish draw bass
Migration topic: the charismatic yet vexing blue jay
A popular visitor at winter bird feeding stations, this signature member of the jay and crow family keeps some migration secrets.
Best advice for a bowhunter – make shot at deer close
Best advice I ever got from a highly successful bowhunter was short and to the point “Take only close shots at deer, 20 yards and in – no further.”
Maximizing the early part of Minnesota’s grouse-hunting season
Find gray dogwood berries when you’re grouse hunting and you’ll find the birds
Broadhead decisions
Bowhunters must decide: Fixed blade or mechanicals
Treestand safety
The ups and downs of hunting above ground
Fishing and hunting under that lethal ball of fire in the sky
Take the author’s sage advice: To enjoy the great outdoors deep into old age, start protecting your skin now from the sun’s damaging rays.
Fishing tips: Upsize your baits to catch more and bigger fall walleyes
Hit the water now to enjoy comfortable autumn fishing conditions and catch active walleyes.
