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Oh boy, here we go again

If the weather man is correct, youth turkey hunters and their mentors are in for another soaking this weekend, April ..


Beginner’s luck strikes again

In last week’s column I talked about beginner’s luck. Over the weekend, I got to see this in full effect, ..


Scouting for turkeys: The old and new ways

Turkeys are typically tough to hunt, but by knowing and employing some strategy, you can be successful. The amount that ..


2015: The spring that never sprung

After being in Ohio for a short time, it was a rude awakening to find a foot of snow still ..


Tough times for trout fishermen

Trout season is just around the corner, but winter seems it’s not ready to give in. Fish don’t seem to ..


The raging river of refuse

As the snow melts and the ice begins to break up, another deluge of garbage will be swept into our ..


Cabin fever crafts do not need to be a thing of the past

As northerners reach the late winter months, we tend to get a little stir crazy. In the past people, would ..


Tip-ups or tip-downs, you be the judge

Ice fishing is a time-honored outdoors activity going back thousands of years. The use of unmanned fishing apparatus are likely ..


Starting a fire the old and the new way

It was fire, rather than weapons, that placed humans at the top of the food chain. Fire itself can be ..


Making the best of midseason ice fishing

As winter progresses, fish under the ice are going through changes. If you keep up with their movements, you can ..


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