Tips & Features
Interested in buying forward-facing sonar? Here’s everything to consider
Forward-facing sonar (FFS) also is known as live sonar or real-time sonar. Manufactured in some form by all the major players in the sonar industry, it can allow anglers to actually determine the species and
Weather patterns and catching fish – video
Be prepared for what may happen by monitoring the weather ahead of time and be for tougher bite conditions as no one specific bait or lure may work during these times.
Time for a new turkey gun? Here’s what to consider
An avid hunter friend was among the first to tag a gobbler when spring hunts began in central Wisconsin nearly four decades ago.
Back then, the conventional wisdom regarding a firearm was, “bigger is
Steve Carney: Abandon the shallows! Think deep in February
After two months of catching fish in shallow water through the ice in Minnesota, things have changed dramatically. Come February, it’s a deep-water bite. There are reasons for this.
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Great time to target the lesser-chased species
After two rough ice seasons, we’re finally experiencing a “normal” winter in the Midwest. The ice is in great shape, and we’re not dealing with an overabundance of snow. And, the fish are biting!
Here are basic fire-starting tools to carry in the field
Reliably starting a fire in any conditions can mean the difference between comfort and misery, safety and danger. From the rugged mountain country of the West to the big woods of the Upper Midwest and
Wisconsin angler is pulling thick fish from incredibly shallow depths under the ice
When ice fishing, Quinn Erdmann consistently catches big northern pike and walleyes in the shallowest water possible, often in as little as 8 inches of water below the ice.
“I get as close to
Take your digital mapping to the next level
How humans read and view modern maps is one of the biggest advancements when it comes to changes in the world of hunting.
For most, long gone are the days of looking over a physical
When should you begin the search for shed antlers? Here’s what to consider
Hunters and anglers are a funny bunch. We take in a few points of data, such as seasonal timing and weather, and we draw big conclusions. The easiest way to frame this is when it
