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The basic skill we don’t respect: boat control
Boat control is a major factor when fishing for any species of fish. It’s an important element for success on any body of water. If you can’t maneuver your machine in order to put the
Reintroduce yourself to slip bobbers
I’m seeing renewed interest in slip-bobber fishing for walleyes, a technique that can be extremely productive along inside weedlines, rocks, and reefs – especially in wind-blown areas. A prime way to fish, for example –
Fishing plastics: the method
While fishing, I observe lots of angler behavior, and I can definitely say many people tend to fish plastics too fast – especially for bass – whether it’s a tube rigged wacky or Texas-rigged. We
It’s always time for crankbaits
Crankbaits are one of my favorite multi-species lures, but they don’t perform unless you employ them properly. Set your crankbait at the correct depth, or in a tough bite or with less-aggressive fish, fish won’t

Properly tuned crankbaits catch more fish
A crankbait that’s out of tune works about as well as a six-string guitar without the strings
Plant fields now for fall mourning dove hunts
Dove hunters still have time to plant fields to attract doves during the upcoming season, according to a wildlife biologist with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources. The mourning dove is the most popular game
Trolley Rides Allow Those With Physical Limitations to Experience the Mickelson Trail near Deadwood, South Dakota
Black Hills visitors with physical limitations have an opportunity to view the Mickelson Trail on Tuesday, June 5.

CWD Proclamation Signed for North Dakota
The 2012 proclamation establishing guidelines for transporting deer, elk and moose carcasses and carcass parts into and within North Dakota is now in effect as a precaution against the possible spread of chronic wasting disease.

Idaho's Nonresident Deer and Elk Tag Quotas
Information for Nonresident Deer and Elk Tag Quotas for Idaho has recently been updated.