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Helping you enjoy the outdoors! Nov 26, 2025

First Ice: The Northern Holiday

By Brian 'Bro' Brosdahl
Everyone celebrates when the ice becomes safe enough to take a walk on top.

The Jigging Spoon: A Wintertime Favorite

By Don Gasaway
It’s hard to beat old reliable when it’s time to drop something down your ice hole.

Native American Fry Bread

Try this simple Native American recipe that can be prepared and enjoyed in your kitchen or around the campfire.
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UTV Season Isn’t Over Yet…Hit the Trails!

The trails are open, the air is crisp, and adventure’s waiting around every turn. Make the most of fall on Hayward’s miles of scenic UTV and ATV routes.

First-Ice Bluegills

By Ron Stresing
The early bite in bays and shallows is prime time to catch big bluegills through the ice.
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Homemade Ice Pics

Ice safety is important, with early and late ice being the riskiest times. Jason Schine shows how to make homemade ice picks.

Ice Fishing for Trout

By Blake Tollefson
Stocked trout provide good eats and real thrills for anglers fishing small lakes on foot.
From the Vault of Fishing Facts Magazine

Simple Tips for Ice-Water Crappies

Try these simple tips to ice a bucketful of tasty winter panfish.
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Early Ice Fishing LOTW

Join MWO TV on the ice at Arnesen’s Rocky Point Resort.

Early-Ice Walleyes: Jigging the Right Bait

By Josh Hagemeister
A little fine tuning shows fish exactly what they want to eat.

Next on Devils Lake: Ice Fishing Season

The annual big-time ice bite is about to kick in on Devils Lake, North Dakota.
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Ideal Time to Inspect Docks

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks reminds us that fall removals offer an ideal time to inspect docks for zebra mussels.