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.
Everyday Outdoorsman by Dan Durbin
A 'Grimm' fishing opener
Madison Fishing Expo’s Charlie Grimm passed away on Saturday, May 4, opening day of the fishing season.
Spring fish and game hearings: Sportsmen again support conservation
On April 8, the DNR and Conservation Congres held their annual spring hearings in all 72 counties across the state. Perhaps due to new, online voting, the results came back but had to be corrected, so the release date was…
Free kids fishing clinics taking place around Wisconsin on Saturday, April 12
The 35th annual free spring fishing clinics are scheduled from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, allowing kids 15 and under to wet a line, get some fishing education, and even fill their bellies. While these Wisconsin DNR…
Southeast Wisconsin ice conditions improving, but caution is needed
Walleye and bluegill action has been decent on some lakes.
New group working with veterans, first responders
Former marine, first responder Eric Falkner gets WHO going in Wisconsin.
Final hurrah? If so, Wisconsin father-son hunting team goes out in style on traditional spot
Family may have to move deer camp next year if property is sold. But if so, nice buck shot this year will provide lasting memory.
Watertown man watches young buck interact with backyard deer decoy
Even though a Montana Decoy shows a thin profile, during the rut, young bucks have one way of thinking. Just ask James Gehring, of Watertown, who was recently preparing for his day at Edward Jones, and decided to take a…
Homecoming dance? No, this Wisconsin girl is hunting
Hannah Hellesen, of Slinger, skipped her homecoming dance to go hunting with her dad and brother during the youth deer hunt. The decision paid off as she shot her first deer.
Could fishing be the solution to all world problems?
Maybe not, but it sufficed for three old Waukesha North classmates.
'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.
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.
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…
Upcoming spring hearings feature plenty of hot-button topics
Hearings to take place in every Wisconsin county on Monday, April 9.
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…
Winter trip to Florida yields bass, good times, smoked meat
Orland, Fla., area tournament angler introduces Durbin family to Florida bass fishing.
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.
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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