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Think structure for deep, hard-water walleyes
Deep water is a relative term since it can vary from one system to the next. Deep might only be 15 feet on one lake, but as much as 30-plus on another.
Regardless, walleyes

Putting new line on those ice-fishing reels – video
In his first ice fishing tip of this mild winter season, Hall of Fame angler “Tackle” Terry Tuma talks about putting new line on your fishing reels.

Jeremy Smith: Use tools at your disposal to locate ‘in-between’ panfish this ice-fishing season
Winter is here – officially, per the calendar, anyway.
It’s certainly been an interesting early season across much of the Midwest. Unseasonably warm weather patterns have resulted in limited ice-fishing options across much of

Steve Carney: For quick, consistent way to cook ducks, try the spatchcock method of cooking
A year ago, I started cooking waterfowl using the “spatchcock” style of cooking. This style involves cooking the birds in a flat manner – not the traditional whole-bird method. Spatchcock cooking was used in the

Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Best practices for early-season ice fishing
When it comes to a fickle walleye bite, it’s important to be as mobile as possible. Drill many holes, with intention and differentiation. Using mapping apps is critical to finding the proper locations to drill

Gear and gadgets can’t fully replace woodsmanship in the outdoors
With all of the technological advancements available to hunters today, it leaves many outdoorsmen and women seeking to find ways to shoot at animals further away or see when and where they are moving at

Want the best experience from a mountain hunt? Here are important factors to consider
When prospective clients called a now-retired Colorado outfitter to discuss horseback elk hunts into the San Juan Mountains, they often asked if he could guarantee at least one shooting opportunity.
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What are the top characteristics of consistent deer hunters? Be adaptable for pressured deer
One of the best characteristics a deer hunter can possess is to be unpredictable. Hunting pressure will cause deer, especially mature bucks, to pattern you just as you pattern them.
That was the key

Jeremiah Haas: Fix your 2023 outdoor failures for 2024 successes
As we finish up the year and reflect on the successes and failures of the past 12 months, now is the best time to make those 2024 goals and start the process of eliminating what