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The skunk: ‘Emblem of America?’
Despite their not so lovely aroma, skunks played a vital role in early American life. Early fur trappers valued skunk furs. Native Americans held them in high regards both spiritually and as a food source.

Enjoy your wheelhouse, but don’t be afraid to abandon it
There’s much to be said for the comfort, convenience, and sheer enjoyment of fishing inside a wheelhouse. You’ve invested a considerable sum of money, and likely the time it takes to trick it out. Surely,

Know what you’re seeing with passive, aggressive panfish and electronics
Here are some signs of what might be below you, as seen on your electronics.

Pro Tip of the Week: Catching a variety of fish during midwinter
With walleyes, fishing with a deadstick set at the right depth can be effective.

Fly fishers: Embrace the off-season, be better come spring
Ways – some more practical than others – in which you can improve your fly fishing – whether you’re targeting trout, bass, muskies, carp, or even those saltwater monsters – during the unofficial off-season.

Here are the top five trees to plant for wildlife
Prioritize getting these five species in the ground when spring rolls around.

Tips for targeting crappies after dark
In the daylight, bluegills and bass are as common as flapjacks at IHOP, but if you really want to catch ice crappies,…

Scouting, seeking permission leads to incredible snow-goose hunt
Kansas snows fit the bill on this day in the field.

Now’s the time to savor the fruits of the hunting experience
I place a high priority on getting game and fish out of the freezer and onto the table as quickly as possible, balancing old-favorite recipes with exciting new experiments. It’s the culmination of the hunting