Tips & Features
New York hunter reflects on rare opportunity to take massive Pennsylvania bull elk
Name your child “Hunter” and it’s almost inevitable the kid will grow up to be a sportsman.
So it is with Hunter Beiler, of Rexville, N.Y., (Steuben County), who said he’s been involved in
Three techniques to entice Minnesota’s opening weekend walleyes
The fishing opener is nearly upon us in Minnesota – finally, once again, the chance to connect with friends and family, while at the same time, catch fish.
As with all other openers, water
May brings Lake Michigan salmon close to shore
Anglers rightfully equate the best salmon fishing on Lake Michigan with summer. Ideal water temperatures and schooling baitfish have salmon concentrated and at a heightened activity level, making them easier to catch.
But if
Freddie McKnight: Pennsylvania’s least-pressured gamefish, the chain pickerel, plenty fun to catch
Few anglers go out specifically to catch chain pickerel. They are the Rodney Dangerfields of Pennsylvania’s fishing world. That’s too bad, because this least-pursued of our state’s gamefish species is both easy and fun to
Thinking of a new deer rifle? Good time to consider options in straight-walled calibers
About 10 years ago, those of us who were once obligated to use a shotgun or muzzleloader for deer hunting were able to use a rifle. A pistol cartridge rifle for the most part.
Joe Shead: How I caught (or netted) a tourney-winning bass
This whole thing was Daine’s idea. Daine’s simple plan to hold a bass tournament between some of his friends has resulted in a raging debate that has brought to me ridicule and sleepless nights. I’ve
For Minnesota’s Mark Thorson, a simple approach to angling is an effective, enjoyable way to go
A generation ago, anglers depended upon their skills, instincts, and observations to figure out where to find and how to stay on fish. Many of today’s fishers, however, do not need to rely on those
Who needs a boat? Anglers can find plenty of places to fish from shore
Expensive boats and fancy electronics are nice, but they’re not necessary when it comes to dropping a line for fish.
Take Wisconsin, for example. The Badger State is home to more than 15,000 inland
Ohio Reader Stories: Maumee River has taught me a lot about life
I spent a recent trip to the Maumee River and I was up there fishing alone. I can’t recall the last time that’s happened but it caused reflection to take place.
It’s crazy to
