Lessons learned as a bird hunting dog turns 10
Site Staff
April 21, 2017
A decade later, we’ve hunted 11 states in search of eight different game birds and have learned a lot along the way.
Outdoor News
Spring gobbler hunting tactics: the effective jake-hen decoy combination
Tony Peterson
April 20, 2017
To draw a feisty tom into range, your best spring turkey decoying strategy probably should include “junior” – a jake – and an amenable hen.
A stealthy spring bird-watching technique: Birding via bike
Sharon Stiteler
April 19, 2017
With some simple equipment, you can cover ground safely and quickly while monitoring waterfowl and other birds in urban or rural environments.
Tom turkey dilemma: henned up and (almost) hopeless
Tony Peterson
April 4, 2017
Early wild turkey hunting seasons can be frustrating, so get patient for April longbeards.
Attention Outdoor News Deer and Turkey Classic trophy big-game winners
Staff Report
March 20, 2017
Winners who couldn’t attend awards ceremony and did not receive a ribbon or first-place Cabela’s gift card should contact Eric Meyer at (763) 537-3326.
A rite of early open-water angling: ice-out slab crappies
Terry Tuma
March 16, 2017
With ice receding in parts of the region, many boats launching from docks are targeting late-winter, early-spring white and black crappies.
Top angling tip: The subtle yet effective fishing technique of calling in fish
Site Staff
March 1, 2017
When negative biters crimp your angling style, switch up your tactics with this tool for multi-species hard-water success.
The canine obedience factor via shed hunting
Tony Peterson
February 27, 2017
Late winter antler hunting is an excellent opportunity to develop listening skills with your upland or waterfowling bird dog.
Realtree to sponsor Outdoor News’ long-running Wood Duck Challenge
Staff Report
February 27, 2017
For the past 27 years, youth groups including 4-H, Scout troops, and school classes have participated in the program, geared toward constructing and installing wood duck nesting boxes by youths.
