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Big wind and waves scuttle halibut trip, so monster rainbows suffice
Weather can waylay the best-laid plans of hunters and anglers, but developing a backup plan makes for memorable days afield.

Kristen Monroe talks equipment as she preps for international match fishing tournament in Hungary in August (video)
Time is just as important as catching fish during international match tournaments.

Bucks and genetics: Mother Nature can’t be outwitted, Part 2
When it comes to the growth cycle and outcome of an individual buck’s antler formation, the most crucial and overlooked element, by far, is the role of the doe.

Bird nesting season: Only the fast and the furious need apply
During north-country summers, many songbirds incubate, nest, and hatch their young quickly to take advantage of the short growing season.

Matching baits for June walleye three-way swivel rigs
In achieving fishing success with this important gamefish technique, start with your bait but consider all of your terminal tackle!

Hooked for life: Son’s first fish an unforgettable experience
Young father, son have a moment to remember fishing in Pennsylvania.

Author’s ‘fish pig’ observations warn of Asian carp potential
Some Asian species pose a threat to the Great Lakes.

Taking precautions to avoid ticks, Lyme
It seems as though this is a bad year in the Northeast for the pesky arachnids. Actually, it seems like that every year. On top of that, national news stories are surfacing about other tick-borne

Summer shooting sessions set the stage for fall hunting success
Getting out to trap, skeet, sporting clays, and the rifle and pistol ranges are just plain fun. But the shooting sessions will also almost assuredly pay dividends in the fall when you’re hunting small or