Tips & Features
Three weather conditions bowhunters can use to get more aggressive
I recently wrote a bowhunting column where I encouraged hunters to simplify their approach and focus on a few basics about whitetails.
One of my suggestions was to get into the woods any chance you
Hunting these ignored birds could extend a hunting day
In many states, American sportsmen can pursue abundant game with little or no competition by targeting species largely ignored by others. Many hunters probably can’t even identify these game birds or know they can hunt
Chasing whitefish with ‘Mr. Walleye’ Gary Roach
When it comes to walleyes, he is the G.O.A.T., having proven himself through guiding, promotions, and competitive events. He is also able to coax bass out of heavy cover and catch them on everything from
A late summer to-do deer hunting checklist
It’s hot! With recent heat indexes soaring near triple digits in much of the country, that last thing on your mind might be the fall deer hunting seasons. Preparing for them shouldn’t be, however.
Michigan’s September fishing: Time to target between the dams on the AuSable River
I grew up fishing the AuSable River near Grayling. I caught my first trout on a fly there when I was 6 years old. In its upper reaches, it’s one of the premier trout streams
Summer is testing season for fall deer hunters
Summertime for deer hunters means testing season.
Those who have recently added new bows and guns need to log plenty of range time, but those are the obvious chores that for most of us,
Enhanced Minnesota DNR maps expand info for deer hunters on the move
Locating new places to hunt and recreate, and finding access to those spots can be challenging, especially if someone is making a road trip into unfamiliar territory.
For people seeking those adventures in Minnesota,
How to know whether that summertime buck will stick around for the bow opener
There are two windows of opportunity that every whitetail bowhunter should understand. The most obvious is the rut, when even the cagiest of bucks will slip up and put his neck on the line for
Pulling double duty: Squirrel hunting and scouting
Times have changed. Many hunters hold a year-round focus on deer and turkey hunting, often ignoring the small game seasons that once defined tradition.
Squirrels are still an excellent way to introduce new hunters.
