Tips & Features
Venerable Mitchell 300s take anglers back in time
I swelled with pride, even though I had just turned 40 at that time. If old guys were still using reels they bought as young men or teenagers, my Mitchell reels should last till I’m
Illinois’ edible summer mushrooms offer adventure
When we think of summer, our minds often conjure images of picnics, outdoor grilling, and the fresh flavors that characterize this vibrant season.
New York’s early goose season offers hunters a fine start to fall
For me, the coming of September brought sad thoughts when I was growing up. For one thing, it meant an end to my delightful stay at our family’s summer home, where I could fish, stalk
Big summer walleyes: Jigging tips for success – video
Donnie O’Bert shows off some of the fine fishing that Rainy Lake has to offer and shares a few tips that will help you catch more walleyes still this summer on jigs.
Tips to pinpointing the perfect archery deer stand site
Picking a stand site can be one of the most challenging, yet rewarding, elements of any deer hunt. Pick the right stand and you’re bound to see some action.
Topwater Time: Three lure styles every fall angler should possess
While many outdoors-minded folks switch from fishing to hunting as fall arrives, there is a compelling reason to not winterize the boat quite yet. As the longer, cooler nights start to lower the water temperature
Trout on the New York, Vermont border: Walloomsac River has become a gem
For anglers who like to fish for trout and are in the vicinity of the Walloomsac River, it is a 16.5-mile stream that flows through both New York and Vermont, and is a tributary of
The panfish of late summer and how to catch ’em
In the world of a crappie or bluegill, late summer can represent the best of times. Food availability is at its peak, and while the metabolism of panfish predators is also at a seasonal high,
Lessons learned from a master of squirrel hunting
My friend Earl Jeter, of Champaign, Ill., was a master of squirrel hunting. But heart disease took Earl at the relatively young age of 56. We all have lost a friend, relative, or mentor like
