Muskie Fall Fishing Secrets
Few freshwater experiences rival the adrenaline rush you get when a monster muskie shadows your lure to the boat. But this addictive surge of epinephrine can make it hard to focus on the best course of action to convert follows into strikes and, more importantly, get the fish in the boat.
Late Season Means Bigger Fish in Smaller Water
Last year featured our first extended fly fishing seasons in Wisconsin. Early trout fly fishing season here opens on the first Saturday of January, and you can now fish through to the 15th of October. For many years, our season typically ended September 30th, but state fisheries biologists determined that our spawning trout would not be adversely effected by adding 15 days to season.
Drop Shot Smallmouth
Drop-shotting smallmouth bass has come of age, no longer a niche finesse fad, but a mainstream tactic as critical as crankbait mastery or flippin’ in many situations. Even dedicated power fishermen acknowledge the facts and always have a spinning rod or two on board.
Michigan Trout All Day, All Night
Michigan is an iconic trout state with some very famous rivers. For every one of those world renowned flows, however, there are dozen of lesser known—yet equally fishy—rivers. Guide Brian "Koz" Kozminksi of True North Trout Guide Service knows a staggering amount of these "sleepers" like the back of his hand.
Dream Hunts You Can Really Afford
Quit wishing and start planning. We asked our experts to pick the best big-game hunts in North America that the average hunter can actually pull off. From Canada moose to monster desert muleys, here are ways to plan your greatest outdoor adventure ever.
Finding Balance Between Family and the Outdoors
Awhile back I read a blog post titled “Why You Should Get Out of Bed and Hike, Even if You’re an Exhausted Parent”, which was I realized only too quickly, was a click-bait title. It left a sour feeling I couldn’t shake, and I had to ask myself why – and it was a lot of thinking, days of it. And maybe I was a bit judgy, but I can live with that.
It’s the Year For Big Michigan King Salmon and Here’s How to Catch Them
Every fall, Lake Michigan king salmon flood the rivers and streams of connecting bodies of water for their annual fall run. A few years ago, it was one of the worst runs in history. However, after a few warmer winters, an abundance of baitfish have created a perfect storm of fishing.
A Guide to Butchering Your Own Whitetail Deer This Season
Why be your own butcher? Because the venison will taste so much sweeter. Professional butchers need to profit from their efforts, and that’s fine. But since time is money, most of them can’t afford to put the time and care into the job that you can to get the absolute best-tasting meat