Hook and Bullet
Locate weeds during low light for panfish
Green weeds attract blood leeches, bug larvae, and tiny perch and sunfish. You have food and overhead cover – two necessary ingredients for success on the ice.
Pro Tip of the Week: Cribs can lead to strong ice fishing
Lakes with cribs are better fished in a find-and-sit rather than run-and-gun style.
Michigan’s Lake St. Clair panfish bite is underrated
Michigan’s Lake St. Clair is a fantastic fishery for smallmouth bass, muskies and walleyes, but what you hear less about is the lake’s panfish angling. It can be just as outstanding as the predator fishing.
Important dates set to offer input on deer population goals for parts of east, south-central Minnesota
Anyone interested in deer management for 23 deer permit areas in east and south-central Minnesota can start sharing their opinions through a formal process beginning on Jan. 23.
Marilyn Vetter to lead Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever
Current board vice chair brings 25 years of leadership, business management, and volunteer experience to the role.
Vetter becomes the third CEO of the organization’s 40-year history.
She has served as a member
Minnesota man gets two years probation for killing 500-pound bear in backyard
Morrison County District Judge Leonard Weiler sentenced Michael Thielen, 42, on Jan. 4 after Thielen pleaded guilty to taking and possessing big game out of season.
A primer for Western plains deer hunting
How far the mule deer buck stood from the rifle muzzle was anybody’s guess, because holding my rangefinder steady in the 25-mph crosswind was impossible. Even if the buck was within range, I still couldn’t
Tips for obtaining nonresident tags out west
Most Western states use points for nonresident hunters, including Wyoming, Colorado, and Montana. Here’s some tips on navigating point systems when applying for a Western big-game hunt.
Minnesota DNR lists agency accomplishments during past year
St. Paul — Throughout 2022, the Minnesota DNR made progress toward fulfilling its mission, as well as the goals and priorities outlined in its strategic plan. Below is an overview of key accomplishments in several
