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East Coast fishery managers agreed Wednesday to bump up next year’s catch limit on Atlantic menhaden, a compromise that satisfied neither commercial fishing interests nor conservationists. Meeting in Bar Harbor, Maine, the Atlantic States Marine […]
Member of UN’s Program of Action on Small Arms Urges Background Checks/Micro Stamping /Smart Guns to Lead to Licensing & Registration and National Disarmament – It’s impossible to run for President without having a firm […]
It appears that my 2016 open water fishing season is coming to a close: It may even be over, although I hope to get in another quick trip or two. This year, like all other […]
NEWS Update: Bloomberg-Backed Pennsylvania Attorney General Sentenced to 10-23 Months in Prison Back in August, we reported that Michael Bloomberg-backed then-sitting Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane had been found guilty of criminal conspiracy […]
Labor Day is behind us and for boaters in much of the country, that means the remaining days on the water are limited. With some boats already getting ready for storage and others in storage, […]
Call our Late October Edition of ODU Magazine a double barrel edition, with 130 pages of fishing and hunting coverage. Packed with 26 articles from open water fishing for bass, walleye, catfish, pike and more, […]
Written by MARK ELBROCH. Contrary to popular belief, mountain lions are not all the same. They are as distinctive in personality as we are. Some are bold, others stick to the shadows. Some are social, […]
The Mille Lacs Smallmouth Alliance is excited to announce that it has hired Glenn Walker to serve as its editor for their soon to be launched membership e-newsletters. The membership base for the Mille Lacs […]
No, this is not another get fit promotion. This a great story from a few years back. Our topic certainly involves lifting weights, but it might take awhile to tone your biceps, because we’re […]
Fishing the Midwest was recently informed that Bob Jensen, founder of Fishing the Midwest, has been selected for 2017 induction to the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame. Jensen will join over 300 individuals and […]
By Jake Bussolini. As a seasoned freshwater angler from North Carolina who has fished more than 100 freshwater rivers and lakes throughout the United States and Canada, why would I suddenly get the urge to […]
As the peak of the rut approaches in most of the whitetail’s range, so does the peak of deer-vehicle collisions. The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) offers suggestions based on scientific research to help […]
By ODU Contributor Dan Galusha – A few years ago I mentioned the need of a tackle backpack. At that time we tried one of the great Tenzing products, which has worked very well, but […]
There are lots of signs that fall is not far away. You can listen to the locusts at night, notice that the days are getting shorter and the nights are getting cooler, or you can […]
With more than two centuries of experience under its belt, VMC® continues to produce new, game-changing tackle to help anglers worldwide catch fish after fish after fish. With the introduction of the new VMC Wingding […]
Denali’s lineup of rods combines the best of old world craftsmanship and state-of-the-art technologies to bring today’s bass angler rods that are feather-light, extremely sensitive and remarkably durable. Tournament conditions, as well as everyday fishing, […]
I settled into my stand with favorable weather conditions and plenty of optimism for an early season September bowhunt in the rolling hills of Eastern Ohio. As the sun dipped below the horizon, I heard […]
The signs of impending change are all around us. The last dry maple leaves are falling from the trees. Frost covers the windshield as the truck warms in the crisp morning air. Boat lifts and […]
It started out like a normal, ordinary fishing trip. A trip I had taken hundreds of times before. The early morning crew included a father, Bob, and his two young sons Bobby and Riley. The […]
The Howa HCR combines precision Howa barreled actions and precision engineered aluminum chassis system that out performs all other factory precision rifles! With accuracy and modularity in mind, the Howa HCR allows the shooter to […]
Hatcheries have long been used to replenish and restore fish populations, but can they also be used to reduce or eradicate them? Idaho Fish and Game researchers are studying whether using traditional hatchery technology in […]
There are eight calls every serious duck hunter should have in his or her repertoire. Learn these, and you will be able to bring ducks closer in nearly every hunting situation. Click the icons to […]
If you have kept up with the news over the past year one thing you realize is that the greatest country in the world is in turmoil. Our presidential race is the tale of two […]
The initial results are encouraging. A fish immediately rises for my bait and I set the hook solidly. Not a big fish, but it’s a start. Again I lower my jig and get a similar […]
I spend a great of time in the outdoors and no matter where I go or what I am doing; my pack is always with me. Many times people have asked me just what […]
Have you tried it? If you haven’t……………..do! First of all, the destination for my little group was, has been most often, and probably will be always, www.carrolllakelodge.com. All you have to do is go […]
A slip-weight rig is primarily a drifting set-up, but can also be used for still fishing or cast and retrieve, such as the Carolina Rig. Typically, these rigs are for drift fishing natural bait and […]
A ramble through the woods, a stroll across a mountain meadow, or a strenuous alpine hike with the reward of a breathtaking vista – it all sounds idyllic until something goes wrong. As a former […]
Bass Pro Shops/Cabelas News. Angling-international.com reported the following …. Bass Pro Shops owner Johnny Morris has met staff at Cabela’s headquarters, but according to reports he told them that he wouldn’t be making ‘false promises’ […]
Just how hot are the new generation of vertical swimming lures, like Custom Jigs & Spins’ radical Rotating Power Minnow (RPM)? So hot, says Todd Heitkamp, owner of leading ice fishing retailer Dakota Angler, that […]
Coyotes, foxes and bobcats are North America’s most abundant terrestrial predators. These species play key roles in the ecosystem, helping to manage rodent populations, scavenging carrion and preying on larger animals that may be sick […]
Anyone who’s fished North America’s big bass lakes in recent seasons has seen the signs: Clearing waters. Schools of trophy smallmouths shifting deeper and deeper. Tournament game plans evolving to spot-lock, sweet-spot fests—anglers mining […]
Fishing with a completely balanced outfit is an important consideration. Your rod, reel, line and lures should be matched, to cast and fish most effectively with Mepps, The World’s #1 Lure! We understand there are […]
Remember when crossbows were front-heavy, hard to draw and as loud as your mother in law? Wait … most of them still are. But not the Vengeance 2! This amazing new crossbow from Barnett is […]
Old Town’s Predator Series is one of the most highly regarded fishing-style kayaks on the market. Their stability coupled with comfort and well-engineered ergonomics make the Predator the envy of any kayak angler who […]
From now until the lakes freeze over, crappies can, in many bodies of water across the Midwest and elsewhere, be found in deep water. In some lakes, they might be in thirty feet of water […]
Bass Pro Shops Influence Continues. Ranger Boats and Triton Boats were purchased by BPS well over a year ago and now they are making a play to strengthen their market share in the boating community…… […]
Waterfowl, wildlife and people will benefit from more than 2,300 acres of Ducks Unlimited conservation projects across Missouri, Illinois and Kentucky Waterfowl, wildlife and people will benefit from more than 2,300 acres of Ducks Unlimited […]
History was made at the 2016 Bass Pro Shops Crappie Masters Classic in Granada, MS. One team came out on top as always, but it was the first time any team had won the competition […]
FULL PRESS RELEASE – Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Incorporated (NYSE:CAB), two iconic American outdoor companies with similar humble origins, and with a shared goal to better serve those who love the outdoors, today […]
The weedline is an outstanding location to find fish during any season. As soon as the weedline is established, and even before, predator fish will be there looking for something to eat. There will […]
“Me-too” is not the Browning way. If you are a serious, athletically-inclined hunter who hunts hard under difficult conditions and keeps hunting in wild weather extremes, then you need top tier hunting clothing. Browning SPEED […]
Make the Trip to Southeast Florida: The odds for tangling with a kayak billfish are higher here than just about anywhere. The warm Gulf Stream pulses right offshore from Palm Bay south to Miami. But […]
REFLECTIVE UV FINISHES MAKE NORTHLAND’S NEW OPTICALLY BRIGHTENED UV MACHO MINNOW A HIGH-VIS KNOCKOUT IN LOW-LIGHT CONDITIONS Walleyes and other predatory gamefish now see Northland’s brazen Macho Minnow jigging spoon in a whole new light. The […]
The leaves are turning and there is a cold bite in the air. This tells me two things; first, winter is right around the corner and second, it is time to take advantage of […]
An effective decoy spread has many elements that combine to make it that way. Decoys need to be placed in an overall configuration that appears natural to passing waterfowl, and in an appealing location as […]
Germantown, N.Y. resident Patrick Hildenbrand caught an 8 lb. 4 oz. smallmouth bass from the St. Lawrence River on August 28 during a fishing tournament in the Thousand Islands Region, New York State Department of […]
Old Town Canoes & Kayaks is proud to announce that the ICAST 2016 award-winning Old Town Predator PDL is now shipping, bringing anglers no-fail forward and reverse for unrivaled hands-free boat control and fishability. […]
Perhaps the most recognizable and well-respected ice angler ever to press tread against the ice, Brian Bro Brosdahl, has had a front-row seat to the evolution of modern ice fishing innovation. Bro has carved […]
Crappie USA anglers had their last chance of the year to qualify for the annual Crappie USA Classic. The Saturday Sept. 24, 2016 event was held on Kentucky and Barkley Lakes. More than 160 anglers […]
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