Cool new tools for the 2019-20 ice fishing campaign
Gear for the 2019-20 ice-fishing season has a heavy slant towards larger baits, continued innovations in plastics, fly fishing or in-line reels, and even more emphasis on tungsten jigs and lures.
25 holiday gift ideas for the angler in your life
From stocking stuffers to great values and accessories to gifts for the serious angler.
The early ice fishing formula for success with 'Tackle' Terry Tuma
From minnow heads to jigging spoons, new ice activates big-time piscatorial action during the short days of early winter.
Bird dog trust: Key to upland bird hunting and waterfowling success
To create more flushes and retrieves, develop the right relationship with your four-legged hunting partner.
Know The Ice Before You Go Too Far...
Please be safe while going out on the ice. Always take caution and bring the proper gear with you.
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Capturing Every Morsel of Meat From Your Ruffed Grouse
Whenever ethical hunters harvest an animal, they use as much of it as possible. That rule certainly applies to ruffed grouse. Spend a few minutes with Mike Hehner, who shows us how he gets the most meat from his bird.
The case of the missing Niagara River salmon
Among other things, winds have also been blamed, with strong east winds pushing salmon out of their staging areas in September. If so, where did they go?
Taking advantage of Great Lakes country grouse numbers and hunting opportunities
Rumor has it that ruffed grouse numbers aren’t bad across the upland species’ range this year, and even in down years, the author still heads afield.
The autumn gold that stays: Tips for catching fall walleyes
From jigs to crankbaits, unleash a greatest hits of top angling tactics to convince walleyes to fall in during the great bite of autumn.
Coaxing the soaked wild turkeys of autumn 2019
Finding fall birds when the weather is anything but average demands a new and improved hunting strategy.
Dramatic wild bird declines make unfortunate national headlines
A study by a joint team of conservation biologists described a steady drop of nearly 3 billion North American birds since 1970, primarily as a result of human activities.
North country woodcock hunting tactics
Chasing timberdoodles offers a great way to save face in the ruffed grouse woods.
Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame announces 2020 class of inductees
Wisconsin-based Hall of Fame and Museum will induct 10 outstanding anglers and fishing educators from around the country.
5th annual King George Fishing Derby delivers
This year saw a record 185 anglers take part. That’s nearly triple the number that participated in the first derby in 2015.
Scouting waterfowl hotspots leading up to season opener
Water, water everywhere during autumn 2019 demands precision and thorough searching for locating productive duck hunting spots.
Get the kids involved well ahead of the actual youth hunts
And keep in mind, it’s not a one-time, one-outing detail. Studies have shown it can be a two- or three-year process before the youth or adult is ready to go it alone.
VIP fishing events important reminder of great resources of western N.Y.
It’s important to educate our elected officials about the importance of our natural resources, whatever they may be.
Shorter days fishing tip: Use bigger baits to target larger bluegills in the school
Bigger baits will help trigger bites among the largest and most active ’gills of late summer or early fall
Billy or nanny? Differentiating between the two adds to challenge of mountain goat hunt
Writer will be relying heavily on his guide in upcoming British Columbia hunt.
The little-known scoop on bird poop
There’s a method to the madness of our avian friends managing the defecations of nestlings during the summer, and the clues are surprisingly obvious to a trained eye.
Erie’s Ohio 'eyes bountiful, too, and the fishing is on fire
While local populations off New York’s shoreline have been increasing, the real kicker to our walleye population numbers is the migrating schools of fish that show up every year from the Western Basin of the lake. As many as 10 percent of the lake’s Western Basin walleye will take a trip from Ohio to the western reaches of the lake – as far as Buffalo.
Trying to tame a tiger muskie
Although the author didn’t boat the big fish, he can finally say he got to tangle with one.
Purple loosestrife: Looks can be deceiving
The sad truth is that the invasive plant can’t be totally controlled, but its density in overrun areas can be managed.
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