Tips & Features
The anatomy of a successful public lands pheasant hunt
Last pheasant season is just a fond memory now. In my opinion, it was a good one.
With our excellent public land base in Minnesota’s ringneck range, as well as habitat work by Pheasants
Steve Carney: The fine, icy art of deadsticking
Anglers often hear the term “deadsticking” which has gained in popularity in the past few years. It’s basically a passive presentation that requires zero effort but can produce fish when aggressive jigging tactics fail. Here
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Look shallow for panfish as walleye season slows
With the game fish season coming to a close on inland waters in Minnesota, there’s still plenty of opportunity to get on a great crappie and bluegill bite.
So you want to own a quality fly rod? Here’s what to consider
It was a cold winter’s night in 1992.
My money clip was fat. I had finally saved enough random $10 and $20 bills for a purchase I had been pondering for months. A purchase,
Christine Thomas: First little cabin pheasant hunt without an Airedale
On Oct. 20, 2025, last fall, I received a text from our dear friend, Tuck Mallery, of Wausau, Wis. He had a young Deutsch drahthaar named Envy that he wanted to bring down to hunt.<br
Simple gear, big water: Ice fishing for lakers in the Boundary Waters is all about the experience
He prefers the role of camp cook.
As we fish for lake trout, he’ll be mashing burgers and preparing them for the fire grate later that evening. Onion is the key, he’ll say. And
Top anglers start their seasons; a 2026 national bass fishing tournament preview
For fans of professional bass fishing, the most wonderful time of the year starts now.
Consider: There are 31 weekends between when the two major national tournament circuits – the Major League Fishing Bass
Ice fishing for smelt is a Michigan winter tradition
Michigan winters can be long, drawn-out affairs if you don’t find something to keep you busy. One experience Michiganders look forward to is ice fishing for smelt. It’s a winter tradition that many families and
Interested in buying your next gun online? Here’s what to know
If you have an old shotgun in mind, one you never see in the local stores, consider using an online auction. You are sure to find one there.
But when the price looks like
