Tips & Features
How to use your dog effectively for fall turkey hunting
September 22, 2025. It is the equinox when the sun is directly over the equator with equal length of day in the northern and southern hemisphere marking the beginning of spring in the southern hemisphere
Steve Carney: Early duck hunting and whitetail weirdness
As we approach the midpoint of the Minnesota waterfowl season, we can only hope things will get better. For this hunter, it’s been a struggle so far. I have spent a good deal of time
Hunting Tip of the Week: Preparation, planning meet luck on the deer stand
We are getting close to the most fun couple of weeks to be in the deer stand. I like to start sitting after Oct. 25. Once I head to the woods, I will spend a
Wisconsin archery hunting legend Art LaHa reshaped the image of bowhunters
I first became aware of LaHa’s booklet when I interviewed his daughter, Connie Ghiloni, and LaHa’s friend and hunting companion, Marge Engel, in 2008 in the Vilas County town of Winchester while writing my book
Don’t do damage to your new crossbow; here’s how to maintain it
With expanded crossbow hunting opportunities in New York, many hunters will be making the switch. But there are some things the hunter needs to know to maintain and operate a crossbow safely.
Dean Bortz: Elk hunting… if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again
When I finally grow up I hope I can become a successful elk hunter just like Patrick Durkin and Christine Thomas.
As it stands right now, after – what? – 13 years of trying
Want to try winter camping? Here’s the must-have gear and knowledge to make it a great experience
Outdoor users in Minnesota may know Blane Klemek as the northwest region wildlife manager with the state’s Department of Natural Resources.
That job with an emphasis on wildlife and the outdoors certainly fits with how
New York rut tracker: Mid-October kickoff
Especially hunt hot entry and exit corridors leading to and from community scrapes, usually located near current food pantries. Food preferences change quickly, as do movement zones..
Fall walleye showdown: Can plastics out-fish live minnows? – video
The plastics, jigheads, and retrieves that work best for fall walleyes — plus when live bait still has the upper hand.
