Everyday Outdoorsman by Dan Durbin
Watching a group of seniors head off to college
I remember when my son, Blake, started his senior football season last fall. It began a countdown of sorts. Eight games. Seven. Six. And then, tears, as the clock hit 0.00 for the last time in the playoffs. The same…
Grilling season still going strong – here's how to get it right
We’re deep into the grilling season and many of us are firing up salmon, last year’s venison or elk - sometimes with great results and sometimes not. The fact is, wild game is great, but it can also be very…
Lake Michigan charter captains always keep an eye on the weather
Four young anglers enjoy some hits, misses before weather forces outing’s end.
Ice fishing offers chance to escape pandemic lockdown
Southeastern Wisconsin lakes have ice, but anglers must use caution when trying to access fishing areas on foot.
Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan trout, salmon anglers still catching fish on the Big Pond
Lake Michigan harbor and pier fishermen poised to begin catching near-shore trout and salmon.
Now is the time for some bass fishing
Wisconsin bass anglers find steady action during that tricky spawn/post-spawn period.
To a great extent, hunters, anglers, trappers hold key to their future
Take the time to explain outdoor pursuits to voting adults when opportunities arise.
Wisconsin fishing opener comes at the right time
And some southern Wisconsin state parks opening up for business again.
At least 40 state parks, forests, recreational areas ordered closed by Gov. Evers
Most turkey hunting still allowed on state property.
Wisconsin’s spring fish and game hearings coming April 13, but in a different way
With in-person hearings canceled in all 72 counties, sportsmen will be voting online only.
Wisconsin state parks to remain open during coronavirus alert
Blogger also wonders if the DNR might consider opening up deer season a little earlier this year.
Winter river walleye jigging techniques
One river technique that will work from now until the spring run.
Rusk County trail camera photos hold plenty of promise
Blogger preparing for the 2019 Wisconsin black bear season.
Wounded Warriors on the Water slated June 8 on Pewaukee Lake
It will feature $10,000 in cash and prizes, with all proceeds funding projects for Wisconsin Hero Outdoors.
A 'Grimm' fishing opener
Madison Fishing Expo’s Charlie Grimm passed away on Saturday, May 4, opening day of the fishing season.
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.
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