Tips & Features
Scout more, haul less for opening-day ducks
Opening-day duck hunting has little in common with mid- to late-season duck hunting for a number of reasons. Thus, preparing for a duck opener means setting aside many of the concerns hunters face later in
Steve Carney: Low water as Minnesota’s summer wanes; and adjusting bow season plans
I’m seeing a majority of the cabin and lake people in northwest Minnesota pulling in their docks and boats, and just throwing in the towel weeks earlier than normal.
The reason: Our water levels
Pro Hunting Tip of the Week: Keep the phones in the pocket this bear season
A blaring ringer has saved many a bear’s hide since smartphones have become popular. It’s even cost me a shot at a bear once. As a guide for over 20 years, I’ve seen the advance
How far is too far to shoot in waterfowl hunting? Answer these three questions
In my ideal waterfowl hunt, every bird is backpedaling over the decoys and we’re taking our shots at 20 yards. Sometimes it works out that way, but usually, sooner or later, a bird skirts the
How to beat the ‘eyes in the sky’ this waterfowl season
“They busted us,” said my cousin, who could not contain his incredulousness.
It was a perfect late-autumn morning in the marsh – crisp, clear, mildly windy, full of promise. The day couldn’t have started
Muskies on the edge of fall; here’s how to catch them
Morning fog enveloped the lake as we looked down on it from the cabin’s window. Along the shoreline, gold and crimson leaves faded into the mist. The thermometer on the deck read 40 degrees.
Three weather conditions bowhunters can use to get more aggressive
I recently wrote a bowhunting column where I encouraged hunters to simplify their approach and focus on a few basics about whitetails.
One of my suggestions was to get into the woods any chance you
Hunting these ignored birds could extend a hunting day
In many states, American sportsmen can pursue abundant game with little or no competition by targeting species largely ignored by others. Many hunters probably can’t even identify these game birds or know they can hunt
Chasing whitefish with ‘Mr. Walleye’ Gary Roach
When it comes to walleyes, he is the G.O.A.T., having proven himself through guiding, promotions, and competitive events. He is also able to coax bass out of heavy cover and catch them on everything from
