Tips & Features
Jeremiah Haas: Adapting deer hunting tactics after summer storms
Almost all of Illinois has been hit by severe storms in June and July.
While you may not be thinking about hunting season regarding that, it is something to consider as we move into
Three solid patterns to use for ‘hot’ August muskies
Catching muskies in August can be difficult. Years ago anglers believed their lack of action was a result of the fish losing their teeth. We now know muskies carry a full set of dentures all
Want to hunt bruins by bow? Here’s what to know
If you’ve bowhunted deer for years and want to try for bears, you’re just a tweak or two away from getting your bow and arrows ready for the challenge.
Likewise, if you’ve already gun-hunted
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Watch the bobber with water temps rising
Water temps are up, weeds are up, and the bobbers are going down! Most of our guides are going the way of bobber and leech/nightcrawler for walleyes. Find some nice weeds and set your bobber
Steve Carney: It’s OK to acknowledge the hatch of the bugs will win
One of the most frequent questions I get from anglers is how to deal with bug hatches. Bug hatches on our natural lakes are good things. This means the ecosystem is working according to plan.
New dog training collars make things better for canines and handlers
Just when you think they can’t do anything more with a dog collar …this year’s offerings once again up the game for hunters and trainers. From tracking your dog from the car to making sure
Dean Bortz: Taking a look at Lake Wisconsin’s angling secrets
When Wisconsin DNR fisheries teams conduct comprehensive surveys on some of the state’s bigger waters the teams produce way more information than we can fit into our lake reports. Such is the case with Lake
Swimbaits for bass and walleyes – video
“Tackle” Terry Tuma suggests using a smaller bait when fishing in colder water and when there is a lot of fishing pressure. Use a larger swimbait when fish are more active.
5 ways to retrieve a swimbait that triggers more walleyes – video
Learn when to use each retrieve, why they trigger bites, and which swimbaits and gear setups work best with each one.
