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Mike Schoonveld: Here’s how to effectively run a lure down the chute on your next Great Lakes outing
The first time I ventured out on a Great Lake to troll for salmon was on a small boat with a small outboard.
There were three of us, each of us had brought our
When calling turkeys, understand how to close the deal
When answering a gobbler’s call, sometimes success in closing the deal requires reverse psychology.
The auditory experience afforded by a lusty gobble is electric, intensely resonant and emotionally charged. A hunter’s call in response
Spring combat fishing on Minnesota waters of the Mississippi River
It was well after 8 a.m. when my buddy Eric and I launched my boat below a lock and dam on the Mississippi River and motored across the channel to target pre-spawn walleyes and saugers.<br
How to catch tight-lipped crappie in the spring
Some blame the weather while others blame the time of day or the location for the conditions at hand. Tight-lipped crappies start the discussions or become the ongoing arguments over the line used, the lure,
Beretta Holding pushes for more control of Sturm, Ruger
Beretta Holding, a global family-owned industrial group headquartered in the tax-haven nation of Luxembourg, is continuing a recent trend of European conglomerates steadily increasing their presence in the American firearms industry.
Czech manufacturer CZ
Wisconsin Mixed Bag: 2026 fishing season opens Saturday, May 2
The 2026-27 general inland fishing season will open statewide Saturday, May 2, with several new regulations and season structures now in effect. These changes include:
Ask a fisheries biologist: Early spring fishing opportunities in Wisconsin
Anglers often overlook early spring, but this period offers some exceptional fishing at a time with limited outdoor opportunities. Starting in 2026, some new opportunities go along with the tried and true favorites.
The
Another View: A two-bird bag limit for Minnesota spring turkeys? A bit of caution advised
The story of the wild turkey in Minnesota and at a national level is an amazing tale, but is also an often frustrating story to watch unfold.
That was my initial thought after talking
Steve Piatt: A great year outdoors ahead – at least on paper
On paper, 2026 is shaping up to be a great year.
These days, for a number of reasons, there has to be some serious planning involved to blend the fishing, hunting, camping and event attendance
