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Success! Now, what to do with that deer?
Firearm season is beginning in Illinois and about 100,000 deer are going to be harvested over the next few weekends.
While the joy of the hunting experience is always a highlight, the true gift

‘If I have to shoot does, I’ll carry a Jackpine Stick’
In the mid-1960s, Wisconsin had a “party permit” rule that was considered racy by a good share of the deer hunters – four people could apply as a group for one extra deer tag, which

Video: Fantastic buck movement, and why not all pinch points are created equal
We were sitting in the camper discussing hunt plans for the following morning on the night of Nov. 3 when I mentioned to my dad, Gary Morken, and buddy, Sam Schmid, that mature buck activity

A trout trip destination: Lake Taneycomo in Branson, Mo., is worth the drive
Although we anglers enjoy fishing our home waters, there is always the lure of fishing trip destinations. From my northwest Iowa home base, it might be a day trip to Clear Lake in north-central Iowa

Want to get into ice fishing? Here are some options for getting started
For those wanting to get into ice fishing, and we’re certainly getting closer and closer to the early ice season, the question is how much is this going to cost?
Well, that depends on

Wisconsin family from Marathon County marks 54th season of deer hunting traditions
When the Wisconsin 2023 gun deer season kicks off on Saturday, Nov. 18, the hunting members of the Day family will mark their 54th year of chasing white-tailed deer on the family farm in eastern

Logging your outdoor adventures is worth the effort
When I was an editor at Field & Stream Magazine, I would often travel on assignment to somewhat exotic fishing and hunting destinations.
At the end of each day afield or on the water

Hoofin’ it for ducks: Experience the joys of the jump-shoot
The Minnesota waterfowl season has been a head-scratcher at times. The year began with pretty good success, as reported by a wide range of hunters across the state. But that enthusiasm quickly waned as mild
Still-hunting the big woods of Maine provides valuable lessons
Snow came early to northeastern Maine this deer season, arriving about mid-morning on Oct. 30, which was opening day for non-residents.
My two New York hunting partners – Rick Goodman, of our Iron Sight