Apr 18, 2025
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Apr 11, 2025
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Tips for Big-Time Spring Panfish
Weed edges draw crappies during the transition from spring to summer.
Fine-Tuning Jig Colors for Crappies
Natural, medium and dark shades all play a part in year ‘round success.
Profile of a Gobbler
Know your turkeys like the back of your hand.

Mar 28, 2025
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Adding ‘Bling’ to Your Live Bait
A little added appeal goes a long way for tempting finicky panfish to bite.
Look South for Great Spring Fishing
Big fish of all species are on the bite in Mid-South waters. What are you waiting for?
Next-Level Catching: Ultra Live Bait Care
If you take care of your live bait, your live bait will take care of you.

Mar 21, 2025
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Slow Down, Stay Down for Bass Just After Ice-Out
So, your crankbait suspends. But how deep does it suspend?
Catfishing with Bait Clickers
Remember the days when a biting catfish fish taking out line triggered a clicking cacophony on your reel?
The ‘Show-Me’ State Offers Many Fishing Waters
Missouri offers no shortage of great opportunities for multispecies fishing action this spring.

Mar 14, 2025
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Slow Down, Stay Down for Bass Just After Ice-Out
So, your crankbait suspends. But how deep does it suspend?
Catfishing with Bait Clickers
Remember the days when a biting catfish fish taking out line triggered a clicking cacophony on your reel?
The ‘Show-Me’ State Offers Many Fishing Waters
Missouri offers no shortage of great opportunities for multispecies fishing action this spring.

Mar 7, 2025
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Go Deep for Late-Winter Crappies
Learn the techniques to successfully catch crappies in cold, deep water.
The Good, the Bad and the Dormant
Fish deeper water and focus on ‘bite windows’ for midwinter ice success.
Veteran Tips for Late-Season Ice Fishing
As the ice thins in late winter, shift your focus toward bays and inlets.

Feb 28, 2025
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How to Catch a Big Crappie
Up your odds for catching big slabs this winter.
Trophy Southern Muskies When It’s Cold
The season never closes when you head south for a muskie adventure.
Tying Jigs: A Worthwhile Winter Project
Fabricate your own jigs this winter for catching fish next season.

Feb 21, 2025
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Are Fish Seeing Red?
Do fish really see the color red like you do? Likely...not
An Ice Fishing Tradition
Get the group together again and again for an annual ice fishing adventure.
The Adventure Behind Your Adventure
What goes on behind the scenes at your favorite Canadian fishing resort?

Feb 14, 2025
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Fishing Tips Gleaned Over the Years
With many years of fishing comes a wealth of knowledge that author Jack Payne is happy to share.
Where, When and How to Ice Winter Walleyes
The best bite often shifts deeper as winter strengthens its icy grip.
The Water Wolf, AKA Northern Pike
Northern pike are big, green, toothy critters with bad attitudes and freight-train power.

Feb 7, 2025
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Yumbos On Ice
Big perch through the ice are a midwinter angling delight.
Keep Retrievers Safe in the Cold
Cold-water conditioning of your retriever is crucial to your dog’s health and successful hunts.

Jan 30, 2025
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Different Colors, Different Weights, More Fish
When the fish aren’t eating what you’re using, use something else.
Crankbait Tweaks for Fun and Fish
By giving your crankbait a little tweak, it’s possible to make a good thing even better.
Advanced Slip-Bobber Fishing Tips
Slip floats and light line help finesse deep-water crappies into biting.

Jan 24, 2025
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Hot Tips for Icing Perch
No fish species gets winter anglers worked up faster than jumbo perch.
Chasing Cottontails
To Mike Roux, few sounds are more satisfying in the outdoors than beagles on a fresh track.
Does Forward-Facing Sonar Mean Lower Creel Limits?
Amazing electronics find fish fast and help you refine your tactics to catch them.

Jan 23, 2025
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Midwinter Night Fishing
Try fishing at night during midwinter for better success.
Ice Camping: Extending the Experience
Staying on the ice is a great way to extend the on-ice experience—blending aspects of ice fishing and …
Searching for Winter Panfish
Searching for winter panfish is not always easy, but it is an essential part of fishing success.

Jan 17, 2025
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Midwinter Night Fishing
Try fishing at night during midwinter for better success.
Ice Camping: Extending the Experience
Staying on the ice is a great way to extend the on-ice experience—blending aspects of ice fishing and …
Searching for Winter Panfish
Searching for winter panfish is not always easy, but it is an essential part of fishing success.

Jan 10, 2025
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Fishing Bluffs for Winter Crappies
Bluffs are hit-or-miss fishing spots, but they have the potential to be great fish producers.
Numerous Ways to Catch Fish Through the Ice
Shake ‘em up, wake ‘em up, coax and tease ‘em. Whatever works.
Making a Plan to Hunt a Big Buck
Every big buck requires making a plan to hunt and harvest it correctly.

Jan 3, 2025
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Don’t Miss Out on Winter Small Game
There are still plenty of hunting opportunities after the holidays.
Tips for First Ice
Start shallow, using wispy, thin line and tiny lures to catch bluegills and crappies.
Hunting Snowscape Deer
Tips for hunting deer in the late-season white stuff.

Dec 20, 2024
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Mixing Old and New Lures
Occasionally, a few tweaks or adjustments are required to put fish on the ice.
Renting a Fish House
A step-by-step guide to renting a fish house.
Crappie Fishing on Upper Red Lake
A drive-to trip for big crappies on northern Minnesota’s Upper Red lake.

Dec 6, 2024
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The Fantastic Fishing of First Ice
Everything bites on basic tactics during the magical period of early ice.
Reactive Early-Ice Walleyes
Walleyes’ late-open-water feeding binge continues beneath early ice.
Early-Ice Panfish Opportunities
Panfish kick off the season just a short walk offshore onto the first safe ice.

Nov 28, 2024
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Get Ready for Ice Fishing Season Now
Organize and prep last year’s equipment to jump-start the upcoming ice season.
Late-Open-Water/Early-Ice Crappies in Connected Waters
Early ice is prime time to catch crappies in smaller/shallower/calmer areas connected to larger bodies of water with …
Getting into the Adventure of Ice Fishing
Making your first few tentative steps into the wacky world of ice fishing.

Nov 8, 2024
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After the Shot: Bowhunting for Whitetail
Tips to help you find your deer sooner rather than later.
Things You Need to Know to Take a Big Buck
Understanding deer behavior is key to consistently taking big bucks.
Field to Table: Do it Right for a Tasty Venison Meal
It’s a few steps—from venison on the hoof to venison on the table.

Nov 1, 2024
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The Long and Short of Fall Bass
Knowing the basic paths of the seasonal movements of bass can help you catch fish as fall progresses.
Choosing Lure Colors
If a lure color isn’t producing, quickly switch to another color and give it another try.
Forty Years Fishing in a Float Tube
Float tubes can get you to waters you dream about.

Oct 25, 2024
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Find Bucks Before the Rut
Focusing on their feeding and bedding areas will increase your chances of harvesting a buck before the rut.
Wingshooting for Doves
Sometimes, conditions are just right, and the hunting is fast and furious. It sure is fun when that …
A Plan to Hunt a Big Buck
Hunting big bucks is not easy. Mature whitetails take many clever precautions to avoid danger while they are …

Oct 18, 2024
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Fall Crappies in Natural Lakes
Big crappies school heavily in fall and are easily caught using vertical jigging tactics.
The Blades of Fall
As fall progresses and cooler temps set in, anglers must adapt their fishing techniques to fit the season.

Oct 11, 2024
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Red Hot Oaks
This year’s acorn mast could lead you to your dream buck.
Lessons Learned for Archery Deer
When archery deer hunting, hunting on the ground and being able to shift locations is a plus.
Hunting Public-Land Mourning Doves
The Midwest has thousands of acres of public access land that offer good opportunities to harvest mourning doves.

Oct 4, 2024
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Versatile Baits
Which lures provide the best odds of catching a nice gamefish a given lake or river offers?
Viewing October from a Bow Stand
In October, bowhunters may revel in the splendor of nature all around as they wait for a magnificent …

Sep 27, 2024
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You’ve Come a Long Way, Bambi
You can’t help but be very impressed by how much mature white-tailed bucks have changed over the years.
2024 State of Pheasants in S.D.
Mild winters mean thriving birds. Early nests equal big broods.
New Rules for Bringing a Dog into the U.S.
The C.D.C. has stringent new procedures for bringing a dog into the country, even it if it your …
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