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Lake Winnebago Sturgeon Spearing 2026: Population Update, Harvest Caps, and Fishery Health Report
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Lake Winnebago Sturgeon Spearing 2026: Population Update, Harvest Caps, and Fishery Health Report

When the February wind sweeps across the ice and the shacks dot the horizon, you…
Carrie Zylka5 days ago
From Range Day to the River, My Week of Outdoor Adventure in Eau Claire
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From Range Day to the River, My Week of Outdoor Adventure in Eau Claire

The 2025 Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers conference has officially come to an end,…
Carrie Zylka4 months ago
Relax, Refresh, and Indulge in Chippewa Falls
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Relax, Refresh, and Indulge in Chippewa Falls

This week I have been in Eau Claire, Wisconsin for the Association of Great Lakes…
Carrie Zylka4 months ago
Cozy & Flavorful Ground Turkey Chili (with a secret ingredient that’ll urprise you!)
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Cozy & Flavorful Ground Turkey Chili (with a secret ingredient that’ll urprise you!)

Right now…some lucky folks are hitting the woods. The Wisconsin turkey season is here, and…
Carrie Zylka9 months ago
Manasota Key in February: Sun, Sand, and Stories!
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Manasota Key in February: Sun, Sand, and Stories!

Ever feel like you need a little sunshine in your life? Well, pull up a…
Carrie Zylka10 months ago
Merry Christmas My Friends
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Merry Christmas My Friends

A Merry Christmas wish from me to you!
Carrie Zylka1 year 2 months ago
Outdoor Stewards Executive Director on the Remington Podcast
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Outdoor Stewards Executive Director on the Remington Podcast

Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation (OSCF) Executive Director Jim Curcuruto joined “The Remington Podcast” to record…
Carrie Zylka1 year 6 months ago
The Basics of Layering
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The Basics of Layering

The Basics of Layering - HuntFishTravel
Carrie Zylka2 years 2 months ago
#HuntFishTravel Ep218 – Sue Tidwell – Cries of the Savanna and an eye opening adventure in Africa
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#HuntFishTravel Ep218 – Sue Tidwell – Cries of the Savanna and an eye opening adventure in Africa

HuntFishTravel Podcast 218 – Sue Tidwell – Cries of the Savanna and an eye-opening adventure…
Carrie Zylka3 years 1 month ago
#HuntFishTravel Coverage from Shot Show 2022
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#HuntFishTravel Coverage from Shot Show 2022

A quick wrap up of SHOT Show 2022 with photos and three podcast episodes.
Carrie Zylka3 years 9 months ago
#HuntFishTravel Ep 202 – Snowmobiling in Vilas County
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#HuntFishTravel Ep 202 – Snowmobiling in Vilas County

We're exploring Vilas County, Wisconsin. In 2015 I had the opportunity to go fishing in…
Carrie Zylka4 years 3 months ago
Things I learned on my return trip to Hawaii
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Things I learned on my return trip to Hawaii

Despite the many places I’ve visited, Hawaii became my favorite. Specifically Kauai. The lush mountain…
Carrie Zylka4 years 4 months ago
Hello Spring
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Hello Spring

To say 2020 was rough would be an understatement. I thought 2021 would be better,…
Carrie Zylka4 years 10 months ago
Have you met my friend Mia? She’s pretty awesome…
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Have you met my friend Mia? She’s pretty awesome…

I don’t have a lot of friends. I just don’t.  Friendships require a lot of…
Carrie Zylka5 years 3 months ago
Three Must Have Boots For Fall Hiking
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Three Must Have Boots For Fall Hiking

Heading out for a hike? Check out these three boot recommendations.
Carrie Zylka5 years 4 months ago
10 Reasons Why Hunters And Fishermen Are Already Pro’s At “Social Distancing”
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10 Reasons Why Hunters And Fishermen Are Already Pro’s At “Social Distancing”

Social distancing? Oh yeah, we got this...
Aaron Lane5 years 10 months ago
How to Sleep Warm Diagram
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How to Sleep Warm Diagram

I know winter is still in full swing for some of you in the northern…
Carrie Zylka5 years 11 months ago
20 Year Anniversary with Champ
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20 Year Anniversary with Champ

20 years ago I bought a horse, and it changed my life forever...
Carrie Zylka6 years 3 months ago
#HuntFishTravel 180 – Drive Your Own Dog Sled with Wolfsong Adventures in Mushing in Bayfield, Wisconsin
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#HuntFishTravel 180 – Drive Your Own Dog Sled with Wolfsong Adventures in Mushing in Bayfield, Wisconsin

HuntFishTravel Podcast  – Drive Your Own Dog Sled with Wolfsong Adventures in Mushing in Bayfield,…
Carrie Zylka8 years 9 months ago
Cross-Country Skiing Wisconsin’s Northwoods – Six Spots For Frozen Fun
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Cross-Country Skiing Wisconsin’s Northwoods – Six Spots For Frozen Fun

We’ve uncovered a half dozen of the best stops for cross-country skiing in the northern…
Carrie Zylka9 years 1 month ago
Thoughts on Thanksgiving 2016
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Thoughts on Thanksgiving 2016

Thanksgiving has come and gone. As usual the four day weekend flew by.
Carrie Zylka9 years 2 months ago
10 Reasons Women Should Try a DIY Solo Hunt
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10 Reasons Women Should Try a DIY Solo Hunt

This list could really apply to male or new hunters as well. But as a…
Carrie Zylka9 years 3 months ago
INFOGRAPHIC – 21 Basic Wilderness Survival Skills That Might Save Your Life
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INFOGRAPHIC – 21 Basic Wilderness Survival Skills That Might Save Your Life

“INFOGRAPHIC – 21 Basic Wilderness Survival Skills That Might Save Your Life” Involving in outdoor…
John Lewis10 years 1 month ago
SMM – Where Did the First Half of 2015 Go??
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SMM – Where Did the First Half of 2015 Go??

It occurred to me the other day that I haven’t written a Sunday Morning Musings…
Carrie Zylka10 years 6 months ago
Kentucky Sandhill Cranes – Winter Wildlife Watching at Its Finest
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Kentucky Sandhill Cranes – Winter Wildlife Watching at Its Finest

Just this week our fearless leader, publisher, and editor CarrieZ did a great post about…
Gretchen Steele11 years 2 months ago
Eagle Watching in Kentucky and Missouri
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Eagle Watching in Kentucky and Missouri

A unique Kentucky State Park tradition - Eagle Watch Weekends - will be offered once…
Carrie Zylka11 years 2 months ago
Treating Water In The Back Country
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Treating Water In The Back Country

Anyone who has done any backpack hunting knows that the lighter their pack, the more…
Tyler Henderson11 years 3 months ago
Gear Review: EcoTrek Fitness Bars
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Gear Review: EcoTrek Fitness Bars

EcoTrek Fitness Whole Food Bars where developed to contain high quality ingredients, with no refined…
Jason Maure11 years 3 months ago
7 Reasons I Love Camping In the Fall
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7 Reasons I Love Camping In the Fall

I love fall camping. Everything about it and once Labor Day hits and hunting season…
Carrie Zylka11 years 5 months ago
Kayak Fishing: Finding the Perfect Fish Friendly Kayak
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Kayak Fishing: Finding the Perfect Fish Friendly Kayak

Withlacoochee River – North Florida     Coordinates XY: 30.464334, -83.224044 I have always been…
Fay Walker11 years 5 months ago
Guest Post: Big Bargain Hunting for Gear Online
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Guest Post: Big Bargain Hunting for Gear Online

Every hunter knows the value of patience when it comes to tracking your quarry. But…
Cal Brock11 years 5 months ago
Wolfe Island Adventures
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Wolfe Island Adventures

When the phone rang Friday night at 10 pm, looking at the name on caller…
Jason Maure11 years 6 months ago
Logan Peak Trail Race
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Logan Peak Trail Race

One of the most important aspects of hunting out west is to be in fairly…
Tyler Henderson11 years 7 months ago
Ticks!
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Ticks!

With the start of many spring seasons in the field finally here like bear, turkey,…
Jason Maure11 years 9 months ago
Building Wood Duck Boxes
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Building Wood Duck Boxes

The Wood Duck is one of North Americas most colorful waterfowl, its scientific name of…
Jason Maure11 years 9 months ago
Sunday Morning Musings – Sometimes a Punch in the Face is Needed
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Sunday Morning Musings – Sometimes a Punch in the Face is Needed

Sometimes I have no idea how I got here. Sometimes I get sucked into situations…
Carrie Zylka11 years 11 months ago
5 SHOT Show Products That Stood Out Among the Rest
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5 SHOT Show Products That Stood Out Among the Rest

SHOT Show is huge. I mean GINORMOUS. And to a gal that’s an admitted archery…
Aaron Lane12 years ago
An Outdoors Report from a Wisconsin Wild
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An Outdoors Report from a Wisconsin Wild

Hello outdoors world! Being mid January here in the brutal Northwood’s, I am sure most…
Jim Willes12 years ago
Refuges, Rest Areas, and Restricted Zones
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Refuges, Rest Areas, and Restricted Zones

If the sign says no admittance, no trespassing, no access that means everyone. Including YOU!…
Gretchen Steele12 years 1 month ago
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Surf and Turf – The Wisconsin Way

Recently I had a lively conversation with Pro Angler Jon Reznak who lives here in…
Carrie Zylka12 years 2 months ago
Smoke’m If You Got’m: Taking the Anxiety out of Maintaining your Muzzle Loader
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Smoke’m If You Got’m: Taking the Anxiety out of Maintaining your Muzzle Loader

North Florida       COORDINATES XY: Anywhere, Florida I have noticed that it is not uncommon for women…
Fay Walker12 years 3 months ago
The Things We Like
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The Things We Like

It’s that magical time of year where the mornings are getting crisper, the air has…
Jason Maure12 years 3 months ago
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Florida: Where Everything Bites – A Quick Look at Venomous Snakes in Florida

By: Fay Walker There exists a dark underbelly in Mickey Mouse Land. Yes – in…
Fay Walker12 years 4 months ago
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Chanterelle Mushrooms: Gold on the Forest Floor

There’s gold lurking in the late summer forest and woodlands; and it’s in the form…
Gretchen Steele12 years 6 months ago
Wisconsin’s Deep Rooted Traditions and Outdoor Cultures
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Wisconsin’s Deep Rooted Traditions and Outdoor Cultures

Hello outdoors world!! Welcome back to the 2nd installment of “The Willes Way” blog. For…
Jim Willes12 years 7 months ago
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Walk In, Trash Out – The Canadian Outdoorsman

The inspiration for this blog came to me this morning as I was putting the…
Jason Maure12 years 8 months ago
General OutdoorsHFTBlogHunt Fish Travel Podcast

#HuntFishTravel 031 – 2013 ATA and SHOT Show 2013

In this special edition of the Wild World of CarrieZ Hunting, Fishing and Outdoor Podcast we’ll…
Carrie Zylka13 years ago
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New Vacation Idea – Live In A Michigan Lighthouse For a Week

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering a fresh idea in vacation destinations.…
Carrie Zylka13 years ago
Outdoor Survival – a Rule of Threes
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Outdoor Survival – a Rule of Threes

My hunting buddy and I scouted this area months before, it looks a bit different…
Carrie Zylka13 years 4 months ago
Sporting Clays Classic at Milford Hills Hunt Club to Benefit the Boy Scouts of America
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Sporting Clays Classic at Milford Hills Hunt Club to Benefit the Boy Scouts of America

When I received the invitation to participate in the Sporting Clays Classic at Milford Hills…
Carrie Zylka13 years 5 months ago

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