Tips & Features
Minnesota Game Fair preview: Danny Suggs breaks barriers, one fishing trip at a time
There are few people in the fishing industry who have had as prolific a career as Danny Suggs, a Minneapolis-based guide, television host, executive producer, conservation activist, writer, photographer, fishing tournament director, and a host
Summer scouting mistakes whitetail hunters often make
With bucks bachelored up and showing the framework for this season’s headgear, it’s a great time to get your 24/7 digital scouters out.
Cameras are the easiest way to keep tabs on the local
British, American Lab traditions converge at Minnesota’s Game Fair 2026
This year marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, when the United States separated itself from Great Britain. So it seems like a fitting time to come together on some of the things
Technology keeps improving in the firearm suppressor world
Suppressor is preferred by the firearms industry and knowledgeable shooters because this term is technically more accurate. These devices do not completely “silence” a gun. Instead, they reduce the sound to a safer level, much
Steve Carney: Getting educated on outboard ‘skeg’ issues
The low water in Minnesota this season has created havoc for many anglers as they are discovering hazards that they didn’t know existed. Thankfully I haven’t had any serious problems navigating the low water, but
Pro Tip of the Week: Find the transitions for some summer walleyes
Mid-summer walleyes are hard to find unless you know the right spots. Folks heading to the water should pay attention to transitions and fish them. These include edges, weeds, rocks, and flats. Always fish from
Patrick Durkin: Unsightly fish sores don’t always make fillets unfit to eat
Few conversations are more futile than trying to persuade someone to eat a fish that’s scarred by a virus, parasite, bacteria or other nasties.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recognizes that challenge,
What can hunters expect from the 2026 ruffed grouse season? Here’s an Upper Midwest forecast
Spring drumming surveys from the states that still conduct such surveil lance indicate a slight decline from last year, following the traditional eight- to 11-year cyclical pattern. Here’s a closer look at what primary ruffed
Steve Gilbert: Can Michigan claim title to world record yellow perch?
Hopefully, you read my last column about the current world record yellow perch. After reading it, your next thought (like mine), was, what is the next potential record contender?
A quick review of the
