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Illinois 2012 spring turkey season was eerily quiet. It seemed that gobbling had nearly ceased prior to the opener and…»

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How many turkeys can we expect to harvest this spring? Before going there, first consider last year’s forecast made by…»

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The woods were bright enough that I didn’t have to use a flashlight to maneuver my way through the timber.…»

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The news this spring is good for Buckeye wild turkey hunters, according to Mike Reynolds, the Ohio Division of Wildlife’s…»

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A brisk wind rattled the treetops on a dark, chilly Saturday morning last April. Yet, the throaty calls of lusty…»

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Realtree was on hand at the 2013 SHOT Show in Las Vegas to showcase their new Xtra camo pattern. Because…»

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Our short video shows how you can catch spring crappie without getting tangled up in brushy cover.

How do you know you've landed an absolute monster? When it's too big for you to hold! Corky Lemon stands center in this shot with a 35 pound blue cat while his potential state record blue behemoth is to the left, being hoisted up by Dick Hinrichsen. To the right is Terry Matheny with his 71 pound monster.

Corky Lemon and his fishing partner, Terry Matheny, had a magical day on the water on July 21st, as participants…»

By first prioritizing the types of structure they wanted to fish, the author, right, and Chris DePoala were able to get on the muskies quickly. The results are pictured here! Photo by Pete Maina.

Stick to these basic tactics and you’ll increase your odds of battling with a summer muskie.

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This is a great time of year to target Wisconsin catfish, whether you want a true trophy flathead or a bunch of eater-sized channels.