Warm Water Walleye 

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Warm Water Walleye 

Balmier, shallow waters draw in baitfish for a snack  

By Keith Kavajecz  

Although walleyes are known as a “cold water” fish, in the spring it seems that they can’t get warm fast enough! When the water temperature is less than 60 degrees, begin your search for walleyes in shallow areas of the lake. Typically, anywhere that has less than 5 feet of water is the first place where vegetation begins to grow, which draws in baitfish, which will be followed by the walleyes.  Continue Reading →

All You Need to Know Before Getting Yourself a Hunting Bow

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All You Need to Know Before Getting Yourself a Hunting Bow

All You Need to Know Before Getting Yourself a Hunting Bow

All You Need to Know Before Getting Yourself a Hunting Bow

Hunting is a productive pastime because apart from the adrenaline rush you get when your target is on your line of sight, your physical and your mental shape are trained. As with other hobbies, you need the proper gear and equipment for hunting, such as a bow and arrow. However, with the vast range of options for you to pick from, picking the most suitable gear for your hunting needs may prove to be overwhelming. Hence, Here are some of the things that you need to know before getting yourself a hunting bow: Continue Reading →

Crappie Fishing

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Crappie

By: Andy Mack

Just before I cross the Highway 51 bridge coming into Minocqua, I roll down the windows and the fresh spring air with the smell of pine comes rushing in.  After a quick stop at the bait shop, I’m launching the boat at one of my favorite lakes. A loon welcomes me with his long familiar call and a pair of bufflehead take off and disappear over the horizon.  Upon reaching my first spot, I cast out with excitement and anticipation. After a short wait, the bobber slowly disappears below the surface and it’s fish on!  A beautiful black and gold colored crappie rolls and fights on the surface.    Continue Reading →

Spring Turkey

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Spring Turkey

By: Pat Kalmerton

There are five species of wild turkey targeted throughout the United States, and many hunters will tell you that turkey hunting adventures are some of the most heart-pumping, breathtaking moments in their memory banks. If you were on top of your game and remembered to submit your Wisconsin Spring Turkey Application by the deadline (December 10) and were lucky enough to draw a permit in your desired zone (there are seven zones), you should be looking at a fantastic spring in 2015. Continue Reading →

High Country Elk

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High Country Elk

For Your Next Out of State Adventure!

“Hang on a second and let me do a cow call before we clear the trees,” I suggested as the four of us neared the large park we agreed to check before we broke off into pairs for the days hunt.  The call had no sooner than left the tube when the first bull sounded off less than 200 yards away!  Continue Reading →

Dog Training – Develop Important Skills

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Simple Drills Develop Important Skills 

By Jeremy Moore

After many years working with numerous dogs, one of my biggest takeaways is that too many times, we as trainers complicate what shouldn’t be complicated.

I’m sure you’re in the mid-winter swing of thing at this point – ice fishing, snowmobiling, maybe some rabbit or predator hunting. Yes, they’re all great ways to spend the winter, but even better when you can enjoy them with your dog, and better yet when you can build in some worthwhile training in the process.  Continue Reading →

Early Ice / Walleye Strategies

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Early Ice / Walleye Strategies

By: Gary Parsons and Keith Kavajecz 

It seems that most people’s idea of fishing “early ice” conjures up the image of the lone angler, trudging onto a remote frozen lake or pond to huddle over a couple holes chiseled in the ice as he waits quietly to catch a few fish for the evening meal.  Now while that’s a nice and serene scene, in reality, modern ice anglers are about being efficient on the ice – covering water, finding fish and triggering more bites. Ice fishing today is much more like open water fishing than ever before. Continue Reading →

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Gear & Tackle to Kick Start the Ice Season

Ice fishing is in full swing here in Wisconsin! I have been able to get out a handful of times, much earlier than the past few years due to cool weather conditions. Each outing has been with my boyfriend, Kurt, and our friends/family. We have had some excellent days with dozens of slab crappie, handful of jumbo perch, and many eater eyes. On the other hand, we have had a few days where the fish were extremely finicky and the success rate was extremely low. Either way, it is always enjoyable to get out on the ice!

On my social media pages, I am often asked what gear I use during the hard water season and what my favorite tackle is. This blog will share some of the gear I use and my current go-to lures.

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Saltwater Fishing Basics

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Saltwater Fishing Basics

Each weekend, thousands of people look forward to getting the chance to go saltwater fishing. This can be a great way to relax with your friends and family members. Also, cooking something that you’ve been able to catch yourself will make the meal more satisfying. Before you can gain these benefits, you will have to learn how to fish in saltwater. To help you do this, we’ve put together plenty of tips to help you learn more about this process. When researching this, we visited several excellent online resources. Some of the best sites can be seen below. Continue Reading →