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Maple sugaring is a longtime homestead favorite
Hunters and fishermen love maple sugaring

All the rage: soft plastics for winter panfish
The idea of consistently putting panfish on the ice with soft plastics has become more than just an experiment.

Get your gunbox handy: Sight in your slug guns
Time is now to prepare for gun opener

Fishing tips: Upsize your baits to catch more and bigger fall walleyes
Hit the water now to enjoy comfortable autumn fishing conditions and catch active walleyes.

Fishing tips: How to prepare for a new-to-you lake
Research lake and river maps, review your GPS, prepare your tackle, and explore the DNR and other pertinent websites, so you can hit the water ready to fish.

Duck Calling for Beginners
I don’t remember when I successfully called in my first flock of ducks, but I do remember when I first started to learn how to blow a call.

Outdoor Steward: Outfitting your ATV for field work
Reaping the greatest benefit from your wooded land or other rural property requires employing good stewardship practices

Fishing tips: proper handling for fish catch and release
Having the proper tools and tackle will help you become more efficient and effective when practicing catch and release this open-water season.

Don't neglect the figure 8
It can be tough to put muskies in the boat. They’re not called “the fish of 10,000 casts” for nothing.