Hook and Bullet
With today’s ice-fishing technology, accessing new areas and identifying fish locations has never been easier
Technology, in general, continues to change and evolve at a rapid pace.
These advancements not only make things easier, but arguably more enjoyable in many aspects of our lives. In the ice-fishing industry, technologies
Stealth and caution are important on first ice; here’s what you’ll need for success
First ice typically provides some of the most consistent ice fishing of the year.
You can count on the fish being shallow, relating to weeds, or chasing baitfish. The only variable is ice thickness.<br
Winter project: An AR build on your own
The Armalite Rifle, our beloved AR platform, began as a modular concept in 1954. The company set out to produce something reliable and versatile. The concept revolutionized how we think about rifles. An AR could
Once safe ice has formed, the time to fish is immediately
The early-ice period, shortly after freeze-up, is one of the most productive fishing times of the winter season. Green weeds are still producing oxygen, fish have ample food, and the thin ice makes it easy
New York’s statewide fishing and hunting report on Dec. 5, 2024
Deer hunting winding down, with anglers hoping for ice. A look at the New York hunting and fishing report from across the state on Dec. 5, 2024.
Looking for muzzleloader success? Find the deer, then proceed with caution
As the chaos of various general firearms seasons comes to a close, a new group of hunters emerges. They used to be the kind of folks who you might see wearing genuine buckskin, and who
Reader stories: A wolverine sighting? Michigan turkey hunter says he saw one in Kalkaska County
While sitting in a deer blind last fall in a wilderness area north of Iron Mountain, Mich., a coyote came out of the swamp right in front of me.
The coyote was redish in
Outdoor Insights: Minnesota deer hunters safer than others when it comes to firearms accidents?
In a recent analysis of Wisconsin hunting incident data, columnist Pat Durkin wrote that older hunters were involved in more firearms-related accidents than younger hunters. The piece prompted me to review recent Minnesota history.
Steve Carney: Changes needed in Minnesota after 2024 waterfowl season leaves much to be desired
Mercifully, for this hunter, anyway, the duck season has ended in Minnesota.
I have thought a lot about this year’s season and the lack of ducks, so here are some observations that have been
