Tips & Features
At least one Wisconsin lake does grow trophy northern pike
Wisconsin Outdoor News Editor Dean Bortz has had a 40-inch Wisconsin pike on his bucket list for years – his biggest so far is a 39 1⁄2-incher. To the best of my knowledge he hasn’t
Anglers can get a boost from proper eyewear
Two summer tips I’d like to offer are that you should definitely be using polarized sunglasses when outdoors, and always be armed with a good-quality sunscreen.
I always wear polarized sunglasses and preach that
How to ‘butterfly’ a bluegill – video
This fillet method yields a very nice, skin-on, tail-on fillet that is completely boneless (other than the tail base). You can cook this fish many different ways and enjoy that crispy skin, crunch tail and
Old standby dry fly, a Light Cahill, does the trick on some beautiful brown trout
Standing knee deep in a June trout stream just past sunset might not be appealing to many folks because of the immense swarms of flying insects, but to this fly fishermen it was heaven.
Does color really matter with muskie baits?
The term “every color of the rainbow” doesn’t apply to fishing lures, especially those designed for muskies. Lure manufacturers today offer far more options than even Mother Nature ever dreamed. A skeptic may say wild
Make sure to study your game camera warranties
You purchased that new trail camera you have been wanting and it is finally sitting on your table. You tear open the box, insert a SD card and batteries. The camera comes alive, and you
Steve Carney: A Love and hate relationship with rod holders
I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with rod holders as I’ve used them on and off over the years, depending on the situation.
Here are my thoughts on rod holder use.
Minnesota’s Pro Tip of the Week: Catfish can be tough to catch in July
July is typically a tough month to target both flathead and channel catfish. Both species are moving in and out of spawning, which usually results in less feeding activity and decreased movement of the fish.
Histories Forgotten: The 1870s saw the rise of the sportsman in Illinois
Before the 1870s, in Illinois, market men – men who hunted for profit – exercised free reign over state natural resources deemed wildlife.
Despite economic downturns and social upheavals, Illinois’ fertile fields, ample transportation systems,
