Oct 13, 2025
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Oct 10, 2025
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How Food Drives Whitetails in the Early Season
Hunt where they eat, and deer won’t be far behind.
Morning Breaking in a Whitetail Forest
Greet each new day surrounded by a variety of creatures and natural splendor.
Some Thoughts for Waterfowl Shooting
Several factors are to be considered when choosing guns and ammo for trap shooting, sporting clays and upland …

Oct 3, 2025
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Soft Baits for Multi-Species Fishing
Try a soft touch for catching fish of all species.
My Favorite Lures
The classics never go out of style.
Timber Time For Duck Hunters
Perhaps one of the more interesting ways to hunt ducks is in flooded timber. You quickly forget the …

Sep 26, 2025
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The Allure of Trailers
Add a bit of soft plastic attraction to enhance spinnerbait and jig presentations.
The Sheer Fun of Ultralight Fishing
Small lures sometimes pack a wallop when larger baits fail to produce.
Bottom’s Up for Fall River Smallmouths
When smallmouths are tight to the bottom, weighted softbaits do the trick.

Sep 19, 2025
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Tent Blind Strategies
Correctly pitch your tent blind(s) for turkey hunting success.
Start Shooting Small and Simple
Beginners should start with baby steps before learning to shoot serious firearms.
Ruined Whitetail Hunting in Northeastern Minnesota
Wolf numbers have declined in Minnesota’s northeast Arrowhead Region. Are deer poised for a rebound?

Sep 12, 2025
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A Lesson on Spinners
At times, big bluegills really go for a little added flash and vibration.
Finding Fall Fish
Bob Jensen offers some ideas for finding crappies, walleyes and smallmouths this fall.
Full-Time Finesse
A lineup of finesse baits for catching bass all season long.

Sep 5, 2025
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Late Summer September Fishing with The Family
The final weekends of summer present opportunities to reinforce the fun of fishing in the minds of youngsters. …
So, You Have a New Bird Dog
Getting your first sporting dog puppy is an exciting and crucial time for you and your future hunting …
Should I Hire a Guide?
Sometimes, hiring a guide is a better option than trying to figure things out on your own.

Aug 29, 2025
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Accuracy in Whitetail Hunting
Accuracy is the number one thing to improve your deer hunting success.
Offseason is Prep Season
Some time spent exercising with your hunting dogs in the offseason will put you on the right path …
Venison Sausage-Making is Fun
Author Tom Berg shows you how to make a variety of venison sausages, snack sticks and other good …

Aug 22, 2025
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Trolling Jigs for Crappies
Trolling jigs is a great technique to cover a lot of water and have fun reeling fish to …
Seven Items to Keep in Your Fishing Boat
As you look forward to spending time on the water, begin by being prepared.
Catch More Bass with this Proven Method
Dan Galusha offers a fishing method is very effective for bass of all sizes, but definitely for larger …

Aug 18, 2025
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All-Species, Light-Tackle Action
When the going gets tough, use light tackle and get small. You just might catch bigger fish!
Catching the Bass that Won’t be Caught
Don’t let this one get away.
August is National Shooting Sports Month
National Shooting Sports Month promotes participation, safety and enjoyment of shooting sports.

Aug 1, 2025
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Catch ’Em When It’s Hot
In summer, fish often prefer a faster-moving bait, and/or one that is moving erratically.
Summertime Bluegill Fishing
Keep the shadow of your cane pole out of the water. A moving shadow will spook fish.
Jug Fishing in Summer
Once baited up and released, watch your jugs like an unruly flock of sheep.

Jul 25, 2025
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Finding Summertime Crappies
One thing to know about finding summer crappies is that there’s not one single technique that works every …
Living on the Edge
The deep weed line is the most important edge for summer fishing.
Catfish and Fly Fishing
Catfish are the most recent prey to join the list of the hardcore fly angler, and the most …

Jul 18, 2025
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A Tribute to Panfish
Some fondest memories of great angling outings take place when crappies, bluegills and sunfish are the sought-after species.
In the Good Old Summertime
River smallmouths will eagerly eat a plastic bait in summer.
Ammo Land Update
New ammo keeps on coming for every size hunting situation today.

Jul 11, 2025
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Productive Panfish Techniques
Bluegill fishing is relaxing and fun for any angler, regardless of age or skill level.
Supermarket Baits
Some valuable baits can be conveniently purchased in a supermarket.
Clay Target Loads Taking to the Lighter Side of Recoil
A sub-gauge 289 hits the jackpot! A few short years ago, this would have never been thought of …

Jul 4, 2025
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High-Wind Shoreline Fishing
If you can’t get out of a big wind, plan your strategy to adjust to it.
Chicago: The New Smallmouth Bass Capital?
Who knew that Lake Shore Drive was the new highway to smallmouth success?
Why are Plastic Worms so Effective?
They may not look like much, but boy, they sure do produce consistently.

Jun 27, 2025
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Patterns and Techniques from Crappie Pros
Employing ‘tricks of the trade’ used by exceptional crappie anglers will put more fish in your boat.
Catfish and the Sun
Changing sunlight levels spur both catfish spawning and feeding patterns.
Keeping Walleye River Fishing Simple
Fishing fundamentals produce walleyes throughout the angling season.

Jun 20, 2025
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Trolling for Giant Bluegills
Trolling locates bull bluegills when there’s too much potential water to search via casting.
Summer Strategies for June Saugeyes
How to load up on these walleye-sauger hybrids when the weather and water turn warm.
Transition Trolling for Walleyes on the Move
Cover water efficiently and effectively when walleyes are still scattered prior to summer schooling.

Jun 13, 2025
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Bedding Sunfish
Everyone loves catching big bluegills, especially when they’re up shallow in spring.
Location Strategies for Early-Season Bass
Find the cover, find the bass when most aquatic weeds have yet to develop.
Worms Do It All
All species like and bite a juicy nightcrawler for dinner. Why argue with success?

May 23, 2025
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Trolling Crankbaits for Spring Crappies
Use a combination of electronics and crankbait trolling tactics to locate and catch suspended fish.
Slow Dancing for Spring Trout
Big trout assume the best feeding position in a hole. Approach with stealth and caution.
Know your Turkey Calls
Become proficient with as many different types of calls as possible.

May 16, 2025
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Top Crappie Cheat Codes
Finesse soft bait solutions for catching crappies without live bait.
Spring Smallmouths in Streams
Small streams hold better bronzebacks than most anglers think.
Last-Call Gobblers
Patience and stealth are key for harvesting turkeys in late season.

May 9, 2025
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Heat is the Treat for Reservoir Crappies
Where and how to catch crappies in impoundments prior to the spawn.
Hunting Small Tracts of Land for Gobblers
You don’t need a lot of land to harvest turkeys if you hunt it correctly.
Get Your Boat Ready Now
Get your boat ready now so you won’t have to waste fishing time later.

Apr 25, 2025
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Post-Spawn Walleyes
Dave Csanda explores the yellow perch vs. shiners connection while fishing for spring walleyes.
Making the Most of Your Spring Turkey Harvest
Spice up your wild turkey with this outstanding recipe.
Don’t Spook Shallow-Water Panfish
Stealth pays off big-time when fishing for spooky panfish in the shallows.

Apr 18, 2025
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Early-Season Fishing Tips
Early in the season, it’s especially helpful to understand more about the fish you’re chasing.
Are the Crappies in Yet?
Are they in yet? If not, check a little deeper.
Celebrate Your Spring Turkey Harvest
Your harvested turkey added to this traditional cacciatore recipe is the ideal way to celebrate a successful hunt.

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.
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