Tips & Features
Summer birding diversion: gardening and fried green tomatoes
Though popular in the southern and central United States, fried green tomatoes deserve more respect in North County, the author says, and she has a recipe to convince you.
Ticket to a hot bite during a dog-days lull: moving water
Experiencing slower fishing action in this July heat? Then move your boat into the current and find some active biters.
During tough fishing bite, stay determined, persistent
The smart, successful pro anglers know you don’t automatically default to a finesse presentation when a negative bite occurs.
Make summer assessments for autumn gathering
Deer hunters aren’t the only hunters/gathers who can do some scouting now.
North country crappies: Tactics for the slabs of summer
Locate these fish via reliable fishing electronics, then work a variety of presentations to catch aggressive, neutral, or even negative crappies.
Schooling north country summer smallmouth bass
When a bronzeback busts a topwater lure, gear up, because other hawgs likely are close.
Finding fishing success from a kayak
Join Wisconsin Outdoor News‘ Kristen Monroe as she fishes a bass kayak tournament and talks with those in the know on the subject. A word from the wise: With less range, kayak anglers have to
Fishing tips: Charge batteries and check over small engines to prepare for next ice angling season
Spend a little time now checking and maintaining ice fishing equipment to avoid damage and the need for costly repairs or replacements!
Go outside of hunting to recruit hunters
Use gatherings like heritage days and county fairs to sell the outdoors.
