An Outdoors Report from a Wisconsin Wild
Hello outdoors world! Being mid January here in the brutal Northwood’s, I am sure most of us locked up inside our houses, sitting very close to our fireplaces (or heating vents for you city folk) just trying to stay warm. It has been an extra voracious winter here in Wisconsin, and most would think it […]
Yet Another Sneaky Gun Grab Proposal from Illinois
Illinois policy makers force medical cannabis patients to choose between medication and firearm ownership.
Refuges, Rest Areas, and Restricted Zones
If the sign says no admittance, no trespassing, no access that means everyone. Including YOU! I have noticed a disturbing trend this year – more and more people blatantly and blithely overlooking signage on both private and public lands that clearly states an area is closed or clearly states its intended usage.
Our Dwindling Public Lands
Hello outdoors world!! In this article I would like to talk about the disheartening occurrence that has affected a lot of hunters since the beginning of civilization. The loss of hunting land, and the loss of the traditions that go along with it. Unless you have been one of the lucky few whose family has […]
Wading 101 – 7 Tips For Safe Wading
Whether it’s trout or bass you’re chasing, here are a few tips to make your freshwater wading experience a better one. 1. Plan your route. 2. Consider if wading is necessary. Wading alerts your presence to fish – would bank fishing be possible? 3. Keep your balance. If you lean into the current and suddenly […]
Sturgeon Spearing aka Dinosaur Wrangling in Wisconsin
For most of us, the word sturgeon conjures up images of great plated bottom feeders, ancient and slow moving they seem to be a cross between a catfish and a dinosaur. Their nickname is “living fossil” and were almost wiped out in the 19th century, fishermen slaughtered them by the thousands, considering them a nuisance […]
Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Venison Hamburger Bake – YUM
It’s the second weekend of the Wisconsin Whitetail Rifle season. And what would hunting season be without knowing what to do with all that meat in the freezer?