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Helping you enjoy the outdoors! Apr 12, 2024

Spring is Crappie Time

By Mike Yurk
It’s crappie time—the best time of the year to catch these panfish.

’Shrooms Times Two

By Scott Leysath
Here’s a recipe that combines a mushroomy crusted venison steak with a creamy mushroom sauce. It’s a great way to enjoy some of the venison you have in your freezer, along with morels that you harvest this spring.
Spring Fishing
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Setri Barrel Saunas

A Sauna for Your Home or Cabin

Available in wood-fired or electric models, a Setri Barrel Sauna will make your family’s lifestyle healthier and more relaxed. Hand-crafted in northern Minnesota, these saunas offer meticulous craftsmanship and durability.

South Dakota: Where a Cast Becomes a Story

From trolling for walleyes on the Missouri River to fly fishing for trout in the Black Hills, South Dakota has endless angling opportunities. Experience uncrowded waters and more miles of shoreline than you could fish in a lifetime.

Launch Your Boat with the Right Vehicle

Now that it’s time to get your boat on the water, make sure you have the right truck to launch it. From Silverados to Suburbans, your Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana Chevy Dealers offer vehicles that will get the job done.

The Humble Floater

By Dave Csanda
Rapala Original Floating Minnow—Some things never, ever go out of style.
Nature Notes

Midwest’s Largest Game Bird

If you enjoy challenges, then try taking a turkey this spring.

Top Walleye Lakes You May Not Know

Everyone has heard of the well-known fisheries in North Dakota: Devils Lake, Lake Sakakawea, the Missouri River and Lake Oahe. But there are a lot of smaller lakes teeming with walleyes, but not a lot of anglers. Consider these smaller lakes for an enjoyable day on the water or shore.
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