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Off turkeys, and onto New York’s Oneida Lake for great angling action
Just five days into New York state’s spring gobbler season, I took the unheard of leap – actually just a small step – into Mike Cusano’s bass boat for a day of fishing on Oneida

Minnow bait logic – video
Tony Roach talks about the effectiveness of a minnow bait for walleye, pike, and bass and how far this profile of bait has evolved over the years.

Steve Carney: Crappies not following usual script in 2023
What an odd spring it’s been. I’m not sure how successful the crappie spawn was, because I didn’t see much evidence on numerous lakes recently.
The cool-beginning spring, I believe, delayed the spawn in

Pro Tip Of The Week: Leech size is key to fishing success
One bait that always works in summertime is leeches. Leeches are the most consistent bait for the open-water season. Before guiding full-time, I spent a decade in the bait and tackle business. Working at a

Free fishing this weekend in Illinois is a time to push the basics
As most adults know, fishing can be just as consuming as anything else, but the skills and values learned in the outdoors can help guide a person to peace and contentment for the rest of

White bass: Michigan’s other world-class fishery
White bass rarely are mentioned on lists of Michigan’s top sport species, though the state’s fishery – primarily in the southeast corner of the state – is world-class.
They’re plentiful, grow as large here

Reflecting on Long Island’s first spring turkey season
When New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation announced that it planned to hold a spring turkey hunt on Long Island, I, like many other Long Island hunters, felt both excitement and apprehension.
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Northern Pennsylvania hunting preserve is a refuge for heroes
The mission of the “L-E-E-K” Hunting and Mountain Preserve here is to provide hunts of a lifetime for externally and mentally injured soldiers.
The L-E-E-K facility is located on 411 acres, and thanks to

Fawns: The impressive facts about how the next generation of whitetails survives
Most of the newest generation of deer are here, and a good percentage of them will survive to adulthood. How they do that is pretty impressive, especially when you consider all of the dangers out