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Here’s how to maximize your catch in late summer when bass school up
It might seem too early to start thinking about fall bass and their tendency to school up, but it’s not. The nights are dangerously close to turning chilly, and the water temperatures that rose all

Big options for small game hunting rounds
The best rifle cartridge ever created for taking small game is the .22 rimfire.
From CB Caps to Long Rifle, all .22 rimfire ammo is “the bomb” for squirrels, cottontails, snowshoe hares, and even

Fishing on Minnesota waters of the Mississippi River features good friends, great days
Gently-rocking waves and a hot midafternoon sun had nearly put me to sleep when my fishing rod bent sharply and began to quiver. This was no snag or hapless clam, both of which I’m accustomed

Oak Duke: Here’s how to set up a signpost rub for whitetails
August is the sweet spot in time to set up a signpost rub… or two, or three.
Why? I’ve found trail-cams focused on homemade signpost rubs are by far the most effective way to

Ready to jump into mobile hunting? Lightweight stands and sticks will help
The days of steel hang-on treestands and screw-in steps are mostly long gone. Today’s deer hunter is far more likely to climb into a cushy ladder stand, or set up in a cozy box blind.<br

Are you as good at identifying ducks as you should be? Here are ways to learn
Scott Doheny is a waterfowler who takes immense pride in the craft.
That’s especially true when it comes to identifying ducks and geese on the wing – a skill set, Doheny says, that

Steve Piatt: The trico — a tiny mayfly that’s a big deal for fly fishers
If all goes as planned, and it usually does with the trico hatch, expect some superb fly fishing on several Northeast trout waters in the coming weeks – maybe even right now.
And don’t

Steve Carney: The joys of fishing new waters
I’ve recently found a great and consistent crappie and walleye bite on waters in Grant County in western Minnesota, about an hour from home.
In this part of Minnesota, as it is with many

Jig worms and ned rigs – video
Consider using ned rigs- 2 ½ to 3 inches in length for tougher bite situations.