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Achieving a better edge: What to look for in a knife sharpener
Hunters, anglers, and just about all other outdoor enthusiasts need knives – and sharp ones at that. Unfortunately, dull knives are an inevitability. It’s easy to tell when a blade has gone dull, but is
How to catch and cook whitefish and tullibees
Here’s how to catch whitefish and tullibees, and a great recipe to try, too.
Old school techniques for Michigan’s winter walleyes
I’ve been fortunate enough for more than a decade to fish with some of the best ice anglers the sport has to offer, and it’s a joy to drop a line with them. I always
Time for a tuneup? Tip-ups need attention, too
The youngster slowly pulled on the line to feel for any tension or resistance. Then he shook his head in frustration upon realizing nothing was there – for the third time.
Get on the chase for big bluegills
I often see anglers struggling to find quality bluegills when they’re fishing a mediocre lake with really no chance of connecting with big fish.
New Year’s Day buck likely to land in New York’s top 10
Eric Gray harvested a massive 16-point non-typical buck literally at the eleventh hour of the holiday-week hunt that will likely place in the top 10, if not the top 5, among muzzleloading bucks in the
How to use a strop to keep your knives razor sharp
The first strop I ever saw was attached to a barber chair. “Smitty” grabbed it with his left hand. Using rapid, yet fluid motion with his right arm, he pulled a straight razor up and
A guide to Midwest sports shows as the season gets going in earnest
A look at what shows are going on around the Midwest for those who love the outdoors.
Reader Stories: After hip replacement, PA hunter advises ‘don’t suffer’
What I didn’t realize at the time was the fact that I could no longer drag or hang a deer of that size by myself.