Hook and Bullet
Illinois Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – July 23, 2021
Northwest Zone – Capt. Laura Petreikis In Bureau County, CPO Wagner cited an individual for turkey hunting w/out a valid hunting license and written warnings for turkey hunting w/out habitat stamp and unlawful take CPO
New York Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – July 23, 2021
Revoked Hunter Gets Jail Time (Saratoga County) A revoked hunter recently received jail time for illegally taking a deer in Saratoga County. In January 2021, ECO Shaw received an anonymous tip regarding large deer antlers
Wisconsin Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – July 23, 2021
WEST-CENTRAL REGION Lower St. Croix Team/May Warden J.J. Redemann received a call of bow fishermen shooting suckers below the Eau Galle dam and tossing the fish up on the rocks. The next day, Redemann was
Minnesota Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – July 23, 2021
District 1 – Baudette area CO Ben Huener (Roseau) donated seized walleyes to a local nonprofit fish fry. A fire near Strathcona was investigated, and assistance was given to U.S. marshals in searching for a
A simple method for summer lake fishing
Many fish, such as bass, walleye, yellow perch, crappie and larger bluegill, will move into deeper water and suspend at their preferred cooler temperature during the hot summer months. Slowly drifting a larger, natural bait
Catching big northern pike in mid-summer
“Tackle” Terry Tuma suggests casting a spinner bait into weed flats. He’s also had success using a bobber system with a sucker minnow. And consider a live bait rig with a steel leader and trolling
Pro Tip of the Week: Fishing hot summer muskies
The best action is in the morning.
Drop-shotting for panfish and predators, Part II
Drilling into drop-shot length specifications and casting tips.
Action on the water’s surface, early in the a.m.
When I see minnows under attack, I’ll stop my boat and fan-cast the immediate area. Almost always you’ll tangle with whatever is feeding on the small minnows.
