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Reader stories: A bad day of hunting is better than…
Driving home from my family’s property where I do most of my hunting, the events of that morning seemed so far away.

What’s truly needed for ice fishing
Ice-fishing gear has come a long way in terms of both equipment and clothing, but at the end of the day, the basics still reign.

Choosing between rattle and flash spoons: Which one, and when?
Often too, certain fish species can be attracted to a lure or presentation based simply on their biology and what they like to eat. To make matters even more confusing, there are times of the

Six simple steps to better ice fishing
Up your 2022-23 hard-water game with these tips.

Minnesota Pro Tip of the Week: Hot bite? Remain calm
And when the bite gets hot, sometimes it pays to just worry about fishing with only one line.

Don’t fret, keep searching for winter bluegills
I hadn’t fished in almost a month. Between the time of my last open-water excursion and the formation of fishable ice, my mood had gotten ugly. When finally the ice was on the thicker side

First-ice strategies, lakes, and gear for success – video
Some interesting activities that are happening right now below the ice that impact how to target first-ice panfish and walleyes, and tips and strategies for having success during the early hard-water season.

New tackle and gear for the 2022-23 hard-water fishing season
Get fired up for ice fishing with the newest hardware lineup.

Tales from a Northwoods ring-necked duck rodeo
It’s been a few years now since duck hunters, at least this duck hunter, has seen a strong migration of ducks into northwestern Wisconsin.