Dan Durbin: Everyday Outdoorsman

Everyday Outdoorsman by Dan Durbin

August 13, 2018

A little bit of 'up north' closer to home

No time for a long drive? Consider Wautoma’s Silver Lake.

July 20, 2018

Could fishing be the solution to all world problems?

Maybe not, but it sufficed for three old Waukesha North classmates.

May 24, 2018

'Big Bass’ tournament to raise money for Camp Ryan Adams

Wisconsin-based charity provides healing experiences in the outdoors to combat-wounded vets and their families.

May 3, 2018

In southeastern Wisconsin, warming waters good news for Saturday's fishing opener

Fishing weeds, cover in shallow water will be the key as long as a cold front doesn’t come crashing through.

April 10, 2018

Southeastern Wisconsin fishing clubs, volunteers ready to help kids learn to fish

The 34th annual free spring fishing clinics for kids will take place Saturday, April 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kids ages 15 and younger are welcome to attend, and while registration is not required, groups of 20 or…

March 30, 2018

Upcoming spring hearings feature plenty of hot-button topics

Hearings to take place in every Wisconsin county on Monday, April 9.

February 16, 2018

Shore-fishing guide targets kids, but 'a great tool for anyone who doesn’t have a boat'

Any anglers wondering how they might fish Madison area lakes from shore may pick up a free copy of “A Guide to Shore Fishing on the Madison Area Lakes” at the Wisconsin Fishing Expo (WFE), Feb. 23-25, at the Alliant…

February 8, 2018

Winter trip to Florida yields bass, good times, smoked meat

Orland, Fla., area tournament angler introduces Durbin family to Florida bass fishing.

January 26, 2018

How are southeastern Wisconsin lake ice conditions after all this rain?

Most lakes didn’t lose much ice despite the rain, so anglers should be able to continue chasing flags.

December 15, 2017

National Wild Turkey Federation to hold annual state convention Jan. 27 in Stevens Point

Convention open to the public; habitat information available to landowners that day.

November 21, 2017

Finding the meaning that serves as the foundation of Wisconsin deer hunting in just the right spot

Solitary Sauk County rock becomes “the spot” the last three deer seasons for the Durbin gang.

October 27, 2017

Wisconsin bowhunters hitting their stride as whitetail rut kicks in

With bucks on the move, now is the time to make the most of every spare hunting minute.

September 11, 2017

Sunday afternoon visit to trout farm makes for a unique family afternoon – and great eats

Rushing Waters trout farm offers on-site restaurant with chefs who will cook your catch.

July 24, 2017

Learning a lesson on Wisconsin’s Big Green Lake

Guide, who doubles as an educator, teaches tournament fishing tactics to his pupils on the boat.

July 3, 2017

Teens find plenty of big bass in the shallows of Okauchee Lake

A rare lull on the sports front for the high-schoolers provides opportunity for hot action on the water.

May 30, 2017

Fishing a little slow in southeast Wisconsin early on, but warmer weather will make up for it in coming weeks

Memorial Day weekend action a little more sluggish than expected, but ‘divine intervention’ accounts for one dandy largemouth.

May 9, 2017

Spring break in Florida: As always, these fish strike with a vengeance

Wisconsin family travels to Florida to escape last spasms of winter – and to do some saltwater fishing.

April 6, 2017

Spring fish and game hearings significant for southeastern Wisconsin

Possible walleye, sauger, and northern pike regulation changes top the list.

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About this Blog

Dan Durbin hunts and fishes whenever he isn’t with his family or coaching sports for his sons Hunter and Blake. He lives in Richfield with his enabling wife, Lisa, who accepts his outdoor addiction. He is co-owner of Bast Durbin Advertising, (www.bastdurbin.com) an ad agency that focuses on outdoor products and writes for local, regional and national publications. Email him at ddurbin@bastdurbin.com.