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Gliding for summer lake trout on New York’s Lake Champlain
It was a scorchingly hot day – by noon it was nearly 100 degrees – as we dropped a relatively new lure made of zinc alloy to Champlain’s beefy lake trout. And the drop was

Basic commands for your hunting dog: Inconsistent commands create inconsistent responses
Sit… sit … come on! … SIT!
Probably not what we should be thinking when we talk about the five commands every hunting dog should know, even though it may be the five commands

Can rubber boots really trick a deer’s nose? Tests with police dogs help answer that question
Rubber boots have long been part of a bowhunter’s “uniform.”
While farmers and others have been using vulcanized foot coverings to do chores for decades, those knee-high green boots really didn’t hit the hunting

What you need to know to take advantage of southern Illinois’ vast outdoor opportunities
Southern Illinois is a hidden gem for outdoor enthusiasts, offering diverse natural wonders and recreational activities. This region has something for everyone, from the stunning Shawnee National Forest to captivating caves and picturesque vineyards. To

Life is good in the lure discount bargain bin
Ok outdoors enthusiasts, what is it that attracts us to outdoor clearance bins like a moth to a light?
I just so happened to be at an outdoor superstore recently and I couldn’t believe

Pro tip: Trolling motor batteries
Rather than charging it after each use, let it run down at least 50 percent, helping to preserve the life of the battery.

Easily train your bird dog to recover big game before this fall season
My mind was still racing with nervous energy as I walked back to the truck along the standing cornfield last September at last light.
I had just shot a great buck with my bow.

Rock bass: big hitters, weak fighters, good eaters
Rock bass smash any bait tossed in front of them, but fight with all the ferocity of paper towels once hooked.
Still, one must admire this low-profile member of the sunfish family because it

As summer arrives, here’s what’s happening in Minnesota lakes
As midsummer lake conditions approach, several things can be counted on: swimmer’s itch, algal blooms, and predictions that don’t always pan out.