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Pymatuning Reservoir is the perfect place for adventure along the Pennsylvania, Ohio border
It is said that only the stupidest anglers reveal their secret hotspots to other fishermen. I wonder if that is equally true of outdoor writers who not only reveal a favorite fishing location, but also

Michigan reader stories: Exchange student from Denmark shoots his first deer
I am 16 years old, and yes, that is my real last name. I am an exchange student from Denmark. Right now, I’m living in Muskegon, Mich., with my wonderful host family, Margie and Scott

Late-season gobblers can be had, often with a subtle approach
The last two weeks of spring gobbler season can provide tough though rewarding hunting. Many gobblers have been tagged, and the ones that remain may have endured some nasty experiences and will be reluctant to

On the search for what can be elusive big bluegills in Ohio
My favorite fish comes down to a choice between the smallmouth bass and the bluegill. Everyone understands the smallmouth. But the bluegill? Not so much, not to the level of the black basses or the

Steve Griffin: Don’t ignore those mid-day toms
On turkey season’s first morning in Michigan, I sat on a low hunting chair in a pine tangle, behind a camo mesh, and listened to the world wake up. It was the perfect place to

Ohio clubs bridge the cultural divide through fishing
In Northeast Ohio, two bass fishing clubs – one comprised of predominantly white anglers, the other predominantly black – have come together, not just to share the water, but to forge a perfect union. Their

Old time fish trains brought businessmen eager to fish northern Wisconsin waters
In the predawn of Saturday June 25, 1927, the distant sound of a steam whistle announced the approach of a locomotive closing in on Wausau’s Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad (the Milwaukee Road) depot

Older, wiser gobblers teach valuable lessons
A turkey hunt in Tennessee a few years ago proved one thing that I have long been a believer of – although not necessarily a fan of – that in order to be consistent at

Minnesota’s opener features some of the year’s best fishing for multiple species
The Minnesota fishing opener arrives this Saturday, May 10, and if you haven’t heard, it’s kind of a big deal. In terms of participation, there’s no other state in the Midwest that compares. Anglers come