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How to bring a big walleye onto the ice
Many big walleyes are lost right at the hole because they become entangled in the transducer cable.

An end-of-the-year gift for deer hunters
Sure, only a handful of days remain before New Year’s Day drops the curtain on almost all deer hunting, but each of those days can be absolutely splendid.

Hunt food sources to fill your late-season deer tag
There is still hope after regular firearms seasons are over to put your tag on a deer, and it often revolves around pinpointing the best food source on the property you hunt.
Look to Franklin County for greenheads, geese
The broad plain portion of Franklin County is tucked between Tuscarora and South mountains. This broad expanse of land is interspersed with orchards, farm fields, streams, ponds and small lakes that many species of waterfowl

How to bring a big walleye onto the ice
This angler has his own style when a big fish hits, and he’s had success by following a few guidelines.


Pro Tip of the Week: Heavy snow? Try tip-up pike fishing
Depths of 8-15 feet in relation to outside edges of weeds are prime locations to find hungry pike.

In deer hunting, trophies extend beyond a buck
In the Midwest, we’re typically polite to a fault. If you plan on getting home at a reasonable hour, you’d better start saying goodbye the minute you step through your neighbor’s front door.

Winter Grousin’? Here’s where to start your search
When most hunters think about grouse hunting, they probably picture warm, Indian-summer days filled with earthy smells and golden aspen leaves carpeting the forest floor. It’s a little different in December.