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Nov 26, 2025
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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.
MWO Tip
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.
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.
Leave 'em Laughing
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.









