Tips & Features
Rifle-barreled shotguns still a good choice for deer hunters; here are some great options
For more than four decades I carried a slug-loaded shotgun in the woods during Wisconsin’s gun deer season.
Mike Schoonveld: Want to give the gift of a fishing trip in 2026? Here’s what to know
There are many occasions each year that gifts are gifted or exchanged.
With Christmas in the rear view mirror consider birthdays, anniversaries, Father’s Day and Mother’s Day to name a few. Choosing the perfect
Ohio native Bill Lowen reflects on solid year in pro bass fishing, family and hunting
“Well, thanks. It was finally fun for once.”
That line came from professional bass fisherman Bill Lowen accepting long-distance congratulations for his outstanding year on the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Tour. After winning the second
Michigan’s magnificent Mullet Lake is an ice angler favorite in January
Michigan’s Mullet Lake in Cheboygan County has become one of my favorite ice-fishing destinations.
Mullet Lake is famous for jumbo perch and walleyes through the ice, but you never know what you’ll catch there
From Alaska to Africa: Bucket list hunting adventures to target for 2026 and beyond
Too many adventures and too little time.
That (plus too little money, perhaps?) is the outdoorsman’s challenge. But there are ways for you to fill your wish list bucket. Let’s cover them plus some
Where things stand with the corner-crossing issue for hunters, anglers
If you laid a checkerboard grid over aerial photos of any county in the rural Upper Midwest, and declared each red square 640 acres of public land, you’d likely assume it’s OK to step from
Take proper care of your muzzleloader
A muzzleloading rifle is an excellent choice for whitetail hunting, more accurate than the average shotgun loaded with slugs, more challenging than a centerfire rifle. How you care for a blackpowder rifle in cold weather
Pro Fishing Trip of the Week: Confidence, patience, and knowing when to move
Patience on the ice doesn’t mean sitting blindly in one place all day. It means having a clear rule for when a spot is worth waiting on – and when it isn’t.
Listen to the ice and prioritize these winter fishing tips to stay safe
Suddenly, the ice you’re standing on makes a terrifying noise. It sounds like the snap of a rubber band magnified umpteen times.
A thin crack appears yards away. And before you can let out
