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How to ‘butterfly’ a bluegill – video
This fillet method yields a very nice, skin-on, tail-on fillet that is completely boneless (other than the tail base). You can cook this fish many different ways and enjoy that crispy skin, crunch tail and

Mike Raykovicz: Summertime thoughts as I prepare for a possible fall without bowhunting
July is here and most people will be thinking about or making vacation plans but, for me, I’m already thinking about October and the beginning of archery season. I know the season doesn’t open for

Hunter’s summer in Pennsylvania: Here are ways to pass the time
For outdoor sportsmen, summer is in between hunting seasons, but it still should be an active time.
Mid-July is staging on the calendar, and in Pennsylvania that means high outside heat and its companion

Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Impaired boaters charged during busy Fourth of July weekend
Field reports from Minnesota DNR conservation officers published in the July 14, 2023 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.

Old standby dry fly, a Light Cahill, does the trick on some beautiful brown trout
Standing knee deep in a June trout stream just past sunset might not be appealing to many folks because of the immense swarms of flying insects, but to this fly fishermen it was heaven.

Does color really matter with muskie baits?
The term “every color of the rainbow” doesn’t apply to fishing lures, especially those designed for muskies. Lure manufacturers today offer far more options than even Mother Nature ever dreamed. A skeptic may say wild

Make sure to study your game camera warranties
You purchased that new trail camera you have been wanting and it is finally sitting on your table. You tear open the box, insert a SD card and batteries. The camera comes alive, and you

Beyond Minnesota: Comments sought on draft elk management plan in Montana
A mix of outdoor-related news stories from across the country published in the July 14, 2023 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.

Steve Carney: A Love and hate relationship with rod holders
I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with rod holders as I’ve used them on and off over the years, depending on the situation.
Here are my thoughts on rod holder use.