Tips & Features
How can you beat hunting pressure? Here are three tips to consider
Public land is generally considered the most difficult type of ground to hunt, and for good reason. The more of us who are out there trying to kill deer, the more the deer are going
Pro Hunting Tip of the Week: Check recent clearings for early ruffed grouse
During our outings so far this season, we’ve encountered plenty of opportunities for ruffed grouse. However, with the foliage still being much intact, it has made the shots less than ideal. As we dust off
Steve Carney: Considerations for early duck hunting in Minnesota
I’m optimistic about Minnesota’s upcoming waterfowl opener, Sept. 27. The duck situation, numbers-wise, seems similar to last season, which was, in my opinion, a mediocre season at best. Most noticeable was the lack of wood
Alders are woodcock hotspots
A friend is in town for one evening and wants to chase some woodcock. You have two hours of shooting light after you get out of work. Where do you go?
We’ve all probably
Here’s why I need grouse hunting in my life
I’m a casual grouse hunter at best. I don’t own a pointing dog or a double-barreled shotgun. I don’t anticipate the grouse opener in Minnesota with the same zeal as I do the fishing opener
Make sure your muzzleloader is ready before the season starts
It’s night sounds. Subtle changes in the weather bring about changes; amongst my favorites are the changing night sounds. Fall is about to be upon us, hunting seasons are coming. Time to get ready. Whatever
Black walnuts are a squirrel’s kryptonite
The telltale black stains around its mouth told me that the squirrel I had just shot was hitting the walnuts. Finding the motherlode black walnut tree or stand can provide the lucky hunter with some
Ryan Rothstein: Bowhunting, and the art of sitting still
In fairness, the headline of this column is a bit of a misnomer.
After all, in theory, sitting still should require you to do nothing at all. But I also mean it in the
What can pheasant hunters expect from the 2025 season? Here’s the forecast from the Midwest
For many upland bird hunters, ring-necked pheasants are their gold standard. Most years, there’s significant variations in the Upper Midwest states that hold a population of these charismatic birds, but this year there seems to
