Fishing
Kids Cave at National Trappers Association Convention educates youngsters on outdoor pursuits
A new activity premiered at the National Trappers Association Convention in Spencer, Iowa, a few years ago – the NTA Kids Cave. Born out of a desire to give kids at the NTA event a
For ice tackle, there are lessons to be learned from tournament anglers
There’s a fallacy in the world of hunting and angling – and maybe it’s as old as the first salesman – that spending more money translates to more successful endeavors. It’s the “you get what
Outdoor Insights: Interesting observations from the 2024 Minnesota DNR Roundtable
The most interesting session I witnessed at the 2024 Minnesota DNR Roundtable was Technology for Fishing and Hunting, where chatter focused on forward-facing sonar. We learned the DNR has a technology stakeholder workgroup that has
Gear & Gadgets: Cuddeback launches Tracks trail cameras, Kast-King tackle bags, and more
Tracks is built on a new small ergonomic camera platform that maximizes the features users are looking for in a cellular trail camera. Historically, lesser cell cameras have been plagued by poor or spotty coverage
Minnesota’s Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Create a ‘Smitty Sled’ for thin-ice angling
In my decades of ice fishing, I can’t remember such crazy fluctuations in temperatures and ice conditions. It seems to be a bit reminiscent of last year’s season, and it makes me wonder if this
The taste test – video
“Tackle” Terry Tuma says fish can quickly reject a bait if it doesn’t “taste right” to them, so keep a close eye on your rod tip and line movement so you can quickly hook a
Beyond Minnesota: Indiana’s state-record burbot caught from Lake Michigan
Anthony Burke, of Cedar Lake, Ind., was fishing for perch in Lake Michigan on Jan. 6 when he landed a burbot that was 37.25 inches long and weighed 14 pounds, 3.6 ounces. Burke’s catch bested
Too cold to fish? Using down time to search out new lakes pays dividends
Recent frigid weather largely landlocked most ice anglers, but it was the perfect time to put some effort into doing some lake prospecting. Researching new lakes allows you to eliminate mediocre lakes and find the
Minnesota DNR details plans for Get Out MORE funds
The Minnesota DNR explained the investments in the Get Out MORE initiative during the 2024 DNR Roundtable on Jan. 19. The breakdown gives a better understanding of how much money is going to which projects
