Spring Crappie Fishing Gear Guide

Best tackle, tips, and what to wear — This spring crappie fishing gear guide covers everything I rely on: Where to find pre-spawn fish, the right tackle for cold-water presentations, and the...

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First Time Turkey - A Mentored Hunt Experience

I’ve never gone hunting before… Why would I want to get up before the sun, in the bitter cold of March, put on every warm layer I own, hike through a...

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Passing It On: Why Youth Turkey Season Hits Different

There’s something about youth turkey season that feels different from any other day in the woods.  Maybe it’s the slower pace. Maybe it’s the extra snacks stuffed in a vest. Or maybe it’s the quiet...

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Spring Turkey Hunting Opening Dates in the U.S.

Spring turkey season is one of the most anticipated times of year for hunters across the country. Turkeys become vocal, responsive, and very predictable, making spring the ideal season to pursue wild turkeys....

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Rabbit Hunting 101

A flash of movement to my left, and I saw a cottontail rabbit dart out of its hiding spot and take off for a pile of fallen trees. I drew my recurve, attempting to make...

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Chasing the Last Miles of Snowmobile Season

There’s something special about late-season snowmobiling. The sun sits a little higher, the days stretch longer, and every ride feels like a reminder to soak up winter while it’s still here. The crowds thin out, the...

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The Ice Doesn’t Care How Experienced You Think You Are

Ice has no respect for titles, years of experience, or confidence built over time. It doesn’t care if this is your first season on frozen water or your twentieth. Every...

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Best Heated Gear for Women Who Ice Fish

If there's one thing I've learned from fishing across the Midwest and Canada, it's that knowing how to layer properly can make or break your time on the ice—or the water. I recently went from Minnesota...

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