Hook and Bullet
Steve Piatt: Nightmares of spring a prelude to turkey hunting season
They are all the same, from one year to the next, well ahead of the opening of the spring gobbler season, and I’m not sure what triggers their timing.
Outdoor Insights: A carp barrier in Minnesota, and what are DFL legislators thinking with land transfer bills?
After stagnating for months, the possibility of an Asian carp barrier at Lock and Dam 5 in southeastern Minnesota rose like a phoenix last week.
An upbeat February state budget forecast means more sales
Pheasants Forever discusses Public Access to Habitat initiative at Pheasant Fest
Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever hosted the 2024 National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic in Sioux Falls, from March 1-3. It was the first time since 2018 that the show returned to Sioux Falls, and
New York’s 2023 bear harvest increased slightly from 2022
Black bear hunters in New York harvested an estimated 1,356 black bears during the 2023 hunting season, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. This was a slight increase over the 2022
Gear & Gadgets: New Heavyweight TSS .410 turkey loads from Federal, and much more
Kill gobblers at longer distances than ever before with Federal Premium ® HEAVYWEIGHT ® TSS. The tungsten-alloy shot material’s 18 g/cc density is 56 percent more than lead, resulting in the highest pellet counts and
Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Person falls through ice trying to rescue two dogs
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the March 22, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.
On river systems: Control your boat, catch fish
Anglers are taking advantage of the early spring-like weather, with many of them now fishing the variety of fish available in river systems in the Midwest. Some anglers tend to be wary of fishing river
Two foolproof methods for catching pre-spawn walleye and sauger – video
If you can learn how to use this one-two punch and learn it well, I guarantee you will catch more fish in the early spring on river systems.
Hair jigs for crappies: Styles and tips for spring fishing
Springtime crappies are on the brain, and I’m a huge fan of using hair jigs to catch them. A bunch of questions lately around this style of presentation, so here’s a quick breakdown of some
