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Swimbaits for bass and walleyes – video
“Tackle” Terry Tuma suggests using a smaller bait when fishing in colder water and when there is a lot of fishing pressure. Use a larger swimbait when fish are more active.

New York Mixed Bag: DEC opens sponsored pheasant hunt host application process
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is currently accepting applications to host sponsored pheasant hunts, which are free, non-competitive events open to the public and organized by volunteer groups, clubs, individuals, or organizations.

Dan Ladd: New York’s potential crossbow changes raise questions
Assuming Gov. Kathy Hochul eventually signs New York’s crossbow bill into law, there’s a few questions that remain to be answered.
First, is the timing of the potential signage, which is hoped and expected

Wisconsin Cuffs & Collars: Hunter harassment case near Burnett
Wisconsin cuffs and collars are field reports from the DNR. These reports are from the July 25, 2025, edition of Outdoor News.

Sawyer County land swap solves trespass issue within Wisconsin state forest
Under the title of “always get a survey before building,” the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) approved the exchange of a small parcel of land within the Flambeau River State Forest in order to resolve

Ducks Unlimited, Wisconsin DNR collaborate on Brillion wetland project
Ducks Unlimited (DU) and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are about to embark on a wetland project on the North Branch of the Manitowoc River on the northwest side of the Brillion State

Work of a North Dakota game warden about more than just enforcing the law
For many, a career as a game warden might sound like a dream job. A life spent outdoors, checking fishing licenses and keeping hunters safe and catching poachers. For most the job goes far beyond

5 ways to retrieve a swimbait that triggers more walleyes – video
Learn when to use each retrieve, why they trigger bites, and which swimbaits and gear setups work best with each one.

Bigger-than-average pike are in Minnesota waters, but they aren’t easy to find or catch
It wasn’t long ago when if you walked into a mom-and-pop bait shop in the Upper Midwest, you’d see a plus-sized northern pike mounted on the wall. A faded, stuffed pike was almost as ubiquitous