Tips & Features
Examining Wisconsin’s fish trains and the era of ‘badger’ cars
In the second half of the 19th century, market hunting was decimating the nation’s wildlife resources. In Wisconsin, deer, bear, ducks, geese, quail, prairie chickens, passenger pigeons and other animals that could be sold for
How do you catch a limit of Minnesota’s wild brook trout? Search in wild places
There are brook trout scattered throughout Minnesota, and much of the Upper Midwest. While you might assume that they’re prevalent in areas most known for trout fishing in general, that’s not always the case.
Chasing New York’s smallmouth bass record? Your odds might be better than ever
The odds of catching a state record smallmouth bass across the Northeast and Midwest have greatly improved the past couple of decades. These state records have been broken numerous times in recent years. There’s a
Christine Thomas: In search of striped bass in Baltimore
I was in Baltimore in late May for the Ducks Unlimited convention. My DU Conservation Programs Committee was meeting there, as was the board of directors. I had booked a fishing trip with fellow board
The right casting distance with crankbaits – video
“Tackle” Terry Tuma says to use a rod at least 7 feet long with a bait caster balanced to match the rod. Make sure you get your crankbait into the strike window where the fish
Are springer spaniels the ultimate ‘rooster’ dog? They have a case
Known for boundless energy, keen noses, and loyalty afield, English springer spaniels rank as one of the most enduring gundog breeds in the United States. Ask Dave Nomsen, the retired vice president of government affairs
Five budget trail camera options for diehard whitetail hunters
Of all the gear advancements over the past quarter-century, arguably none has changed the way we hunt more than trail cameras. They’re firmly entrenched in the modern hunter’s gear arsenal, and for good reason.
Ryan Rothstein: Timely spring rains great for a deer herd
When the month of May kicked off hot and dry in Minnesota, I became uneasy in a hurry. While deer here aren’t quite as susceptible to the worst effects of drought as are their counterparts
Steve Carney: Cabbage beds are cream of the crop
By late June in Minnesota, weed growth has expanded in lakes, and things are changing dramatically.
Cabbage is my favorite type of vegetation because it is leafy and thick, which provides overhead cover for
