Indiana


Poor and wet weather might have contributed to many hunters hearing fewer gobbles last spring. Biologist Steve Backs also blames the harvest decline on the bad weather that occurred in 2011.   Photo by John Trout, Jr.

Hoosier turkey hunters are accustomed to looking at the previous year’s harvest as they prepare for the upcoming season. However,…»

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Use this list to plan your next fishing trip or an upcoming vacation. You’ll be glad you did.

Both Clear Lake and the White River are top inland Indiana smallmouth bass fisheries. Topwater lures like this Salmo Pop can generate some exciting strikes from smallmouth bass.  Photo by Jason Mitchell.

Some of Indiana’s best bass fisheries are well-known, heavily fished reservoirs that just keep producing nice bass consistently, year after…»

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Firearms instructor Heath King of Bass Pro Shops’ main store in Springfield isn’t the kind of person who thinks outside…»

New gear made for women helped author Becky Lou Lacock take this tom. She hunted with Joe Coogan of Benelli. Photo courtesy of Becky Lou Lacock.

Camo cut for women was once as rare as hens’ teeth. Now options abound for women hunters. Here are one huntress’ favorites.

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You have to change your tune when hunting educated coyotes that have heard it all.

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Ever look at a pheasant’s ears? Not the feathery ears on the top of their heads, but the ears they…»

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When you’re fishing through the ice, utilizing two rods can be more than twice as nice and can help you catch far more fish.

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In cold weather, the only open water available for ducks and geese are rivers
and streams. Here’s how to fool them with simple set-ups that work!

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In 2012, an underwater camera will slip into your shirt pocket. Solid graphite rods leave enough change from a $50 bill to feed the family. Innovative changes are on the way to make you more comfortable and more efficient.