Tips & Features
Steve Carney: A dove report, and the makes-no-sense early teal hunt in Minnesota
I hunted the dove opener along the South Dakota/North Dakota border and my opening-day results were mediocre. I couldn’t believe the shift this year from small-grain crops to only bean fields and some corn. The
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Make sure your crankbaits are running straight
Trolling is always a great way to cover water and find active fish. The biggest thing anglers overlook with trolling is they trust that their crankbait is tuned and is tracking straight, but they don’t
Fast-flying dove season is here in Ohio; here’s what to know
With Ohio’s dove season opening on Sept. 1, the time is here to test your skills at the most challenging quarry in wing shooting.
Since these winged rockets are one of the toughest birds
Chance encounter in the woods leads to completing potential record-breaking set of moose antlers from Minnesota
World record moose-shed finder Richie Erickson, of Iron, Minn., recently acquired the match to the 133-5⁄8-inch shed he found in May 2022 in northeastern Minnesota. The nontypical set – finally reunited – scores a little
Waterfowl art has a storied history in Minnesota
Minnesota, a land blessed with thousands of lakes and winding rivers, has long been a haven for waterfowl and those who cherish their presence. Through the years, the state’s natural beauty has inspired artists, craftsmen,
Jeremiah Haas: With water temps dropping, river fish will be biting
While this summer has been miserable in regard to heat and humidity, the calendar is telling us that the end is near. The first seasons of fall hunting have begun, and the river temperatures are
How one rabbit shaped this hunter’s skills as a traditional bowhunter
It’s true, a person interested in hunting game with traditional bow and arrows can learn about the sport by reading magazines dedicated to the sport.
Yet, to become proficient in traditional bowhunting, the novice
Steve Piatt: Golf and trapshooting — a different range, a different game
My golfing days ended about 20 years ago when I decided to put the sticks aside and spend more time fishing and training our Labrador retrievers, or at least trying to get control of them.<br
Oak Duke: Bucks that made it through make for highly anticipated 2025 season
He made it through! That was the exclamation… burst, half-out-loud checking over trail cam images back in July. A 10-pointer in velvet, heavy bulbous rack, big rounded points. Wonderful to see… after looking at (yawn)
