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Crankbaits for walleyes: Here’s what to know as seasons change
Crankbaits are a proven lure for walleyes throughout the open-water season.
The type of crankbait you employ, however, varies depending on the season. In the cold water of spring and late fall, walleyes prefer

Major increase of CWD seen in Michigan’s Montcalm County
The prevalence rate of chronic wasting disease in white-tailed deer in Montcalm County is on the rise.
According to Michigan DNR data of CWD in the central Lower Peninsula county, the apparent prevalence rate

Commentary: Pennsylvania Game Commission’s deer harvest numbers are credible
The April 14 issue had comments about last year’s deer harvests in Pennsylvania. One of the comments stated that to have the harvest of 422,960 deer would mean that every square mile of Pennsylvania’s land

How to tame your shotgunning kick factor
Shotguns kick. Some kick more, some kick less, but almost any shotgun and load capable of making a clean kill hits the shooter, too. Too much recoil corrodes good shooting, building bad habits like head-lifting

Pulling or drifting spinners with crawlers on Lake of the Woods
Pulling or drifting spinners with crawlers has really heated up on Lake of the Woods, with surface temps at about 73 degrees. Many nice limits are being caught.

Don’t go crappie fishing again without these three lures – video
They can cover the entire water column and work on all levels of activity from the fish from negative to aggressive and work in all water conditions from high and muddy to low and crystal-clear.

Ohio Cuffs & Collars: Employee from meat processor fined for deer hunting violations
Field reports from Ohio Division of Wildlife published in the June 9, 2023 edition of Ohio Outdoor News.

Simple tips to keep your bait in the water and make the most of your time spent fishing
They say, “Time is Money!” Well, time can mean fish, too, especially when you’re fishing for spring steelhead and trout.
There’s a direct correlation between how much time your line is in the water
Ohio Mixed Bag: Additional CWD cases uncovered in Marion and Wyandot counties
A mix of outdoor-related news stories published in the June 9, 2023 edition of Ohio Outdoor News.