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August is prime time for king salmon in Lake Michigan
It cracks me up when I see a Midwest regional magazine with no story about fishing for salmon in their August issue.
How can you not think of salmon in August? Most refer

Here are Hudson Valley’s top bald eagle viewing areas in New York
When you stop to consider all the things that an outdoorsman can do in New York’s Hudson Valley, it may come as no surprise that bald eagle viewing in the area is not only top

Camping with Leo: Highlights of New York’s Southwick Beach State Park
Imagine seven miles of golden sandy beach with unspoiled waves and water as far as the eye can see. You don’t have to go to the Jersey Shore or Florida to experience this.

Tips for walleye success during the dog days of summer – video
Brian Brosdahl talks about what he does to have more success during the dog days of summer while chasing walleyes. Specifically, he touches on presentations, locations, night fishing and the answer to the age old

Summer whitetail scouting will set you up for success this fall
The hot trend this summer seems to be folks writing off summer whitetail scouting. While I’ve never thought it provided the most useful scouting intel available, I certainly wouldn’t crusade against it.

Catching muskies from the ‘wrong’ side of the boat
The muskie’s “shadow” on the side imaging electronics was unmistakable – and it appeared in the opposite direction of where we were casting. At my suggestion that he throw a cast at the fish to

New York’s Lisa Clemons and Ladies into Practical Shooting help empower women through the outdoors
At a recent range night, a nervous woman shows up to learn more about handling her firearm. She has the basics, but her confidence is low. Enter Lisa Clemons, NRA certified pistol instructor and all-around

Considering a litter of puppies? Here’s what to know
The day was Sept. 20, 2021, and I was feeling pretty good about things as I drove home, pup by my side, from an animal eye specialist appointment in the greater Twin Cities.
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Here’s how to make the most of fishing during the dog days of summer
We are in the midst of the dog days of summer, when the weather is uncomfortably hot and humid. For me, that means fishing in early morning or late evening, when the waters are at