The oily nature of Lake Trout fillets make it a perfect vessel for holding smoke. In this recipe by Jamie Carlson as featured in the Outdoor News Taste of the Wild, you combine a dry brine and directions on the ideal cook time for smoking the fish. Lake trout served up with some pickled onions and whole grain mustard is a great snack.
Tacos are a great summer crowd-pleaser because each person can adjust the fixings to suit their taste buds. The simple chimichurri sauce adds a ton of fresh herby flavors and a zing of acidity by itself. But some other great toppings that work with this recipe include grilled onions, pico de gallo, avocado, a good crumbly cheese (e.g., queso fresco, cotija), or corn salsa. It’s the perfect summer meal to use up some of last fall’s venison and impress your friends.
Fishing in Illinois can be very diverse. Whether you’re chasing Coho on Lake Michigan, casting for Bass on a lake downstate, or catching walleye or cats on one of the state’s many rivers, getting the insider’s edge on where they’re biting and what is working is invaluable. Scroll down to get the edge you need to catch your limit in the Land of Lincoln.
Venison Corn Dogs are perfect as a make-ahead meal and can be frozen after they’re cooked for up to 3 to 6 months. Simply quadruple the recipe, fry them all, then allow them to cool on cooling racks. Once cooled, just place them in freezer bags and bring them out during hunting season to quickly reheat.
Plan now for you fall hunting needs, because ammo again has been in short supply on many gun shop shelves.
Part of the Essential series, the SPRO® engineers worked diligently to create the new Flappin Frog, extending the company’s footprint in the world of topwaters with a frog meant to be buzzed
And by “masters,” the author means listen to, then mimic, the calling of actual hens and toms.
So you've tapped your own maple syrup. Now what? Ron Hustvedt’s video blog walks you through the process in this second and final part of bringing maple syrup from the outdoors to your table.
Want to tap your own maple syrup? Ron Hustvedt's video blog below walks you through the process.
Turkey hunting can be as simple or complex as you make it. Here are some things to get you started in the right direction for your spring hunt.
Hint: Hang your cameras where you suspect high gobbler traffic, like field corners and logging roads
How to keep your hunting dog from packing on the pounds during the off-season.
In an era of ammunition shortages, develop a strategy now to locate turkey loads and other pursuit-specific shells.
Preparing for a new gun-dog puppy requires access to and insight into top-flight equipment.
Teachable small game moments while bunny and squirrel hunting with kids.
It’s not apocalyptic when birds go missing at your winter feeder … In fact, the reason might be a cool raptor.
Boat sales are expected to remain at historic levels in 2021 as manufacturers continue to fill a backlog of orders from 2020.
If you’re in the market for a new bird dog this spring, start researching now.
Outdoor News early this week received many phone calls from readers across the state who had not yet received their most recent edition of the newspaper. This is the result of COVID-related personnel shortages and distribution backlogs at the U.S. Postal…
Hoards of northern finches like crossbills and grosbeaks are entertaining Americans stuck at home this winter.
Want to round out a bird hunting dog? Give him or her on-the-job experience with wild ring-necked pheasants or ruffed grouse sooner, not later.
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