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News & Tips: Add Treble Hooks to Tubes for More Action...
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Add Treble Hooks to Tubes for More Action

In an earlier blog entry I discussed using feather trebles to modify lures. Of course, feathers work well when added to spoon hooks for ice fishing, but in this entry I want to share a similar…
News & Tips: Twenty-First Century Coyotes
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Twenty-First Century Coyotes

Coyote hunting has really become a very scientific sport in the past few years. Not only have our electronic calling abilities gone from heavy batteries with cassette tapes and 50 feet or more of…
News & Tips: What Makes a Good Duck Call?
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What Makes a Good Duck Call?

Duck calling is definitely a work of art. I would also submit that it can be an acquired skill. I'm not as seasoned a duck hunter as others, although I love duck hunting and one of my New Year's…
News & Tips: 7 Sure-Fire Ways to Guard Your Hunting Dog From Overheating (infographic)...
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5 Ways to Keep Your Hunting Dog Safe & Happy in the Field & On the Water

Though hunting dogs and water dogs are naturally built to thrive out in the field and on the water, a few creature comforts can help to keep them happier and safer in these environments. Check Out…
News & Tips: Icing the Largemouth Bass of Winter
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Icing the Largemouth Bass of Winter

Catching largemouth bass through the hardened surface of Northern lakes (where legal) is an exercise in fun, thrills and excitement. While most ice angler's turn to panfish or walleye to whet their…
News & Tips: Falconry 101
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Falconry 101

Falconry, the taking of wildlife by a trained raptor such as a hawk or falcon, is an art that has been around since ancient times. Still today, falconry is a sport that well-trained falconers may…
News & Tips: Rope Knot Library: How to Tie the Figure Eight Follow Through Rope Knot...
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Rope Knot Library: How to Tie the Figure Eight Follow Through Rope Knot

How to Tie the Figure Eight Follow Through Rope Knot The figure eight follow through rope knot is one of the strongest knots. It forms a secure, non-slip loop at the end of a rope. Also known as the…
News & Tips: Catch & Release Issues for Ice Fishing...
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Catch & Release Issues for Ice Fishing

Anyone who knows me understands that one of my true passions when it comes to the sport of muskie fishing is teaching the virtues of catch and release. While I have covered this topic up one side and…
News & Tips: Tips for Protecting Your Hunting Dog in Cold Weather...
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Tips for Protecting Your Hunting Dog in Cold Weather

While most breeds of hunting dogs are naturally well equipped with warm coats to protect them from the elements, that doesn’t mean that they’re completely resistant to the cold. For hunting dogs, “…
News & Tips: Tips for Cleaning Your Shotgun and Rifle...
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Tips for Cleaning Your Shotgun and Rifle

Before you pack up your guns after hunting season, it’s critical to clean them first. It’s a good idea to clean your gun every couple of months whether it was used or not, but you should always clean…
News & Tips: Many States Offering Mobile Game Check In for Hunters’ Harvests...
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Many States Offering Mobile Game Check In for Hunters’ Harvests

Good news for all the tech-savvy hunters out there: Many states across the country are now giving hunters the option to check in harvested game either online or with mobile smart phone applications.…
News & Tips: Sink Tip Lines for Still Waters
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Sink Tip Lines for Still Waters

As I write this, the thermometer outside my house reads -29 F (-34 Celcius) and the ice continues to thicken on our lakes. So I guess this seems like an odd time to be thinking of open water fishing…