RECENT EDITIONS
Dr. Howard Tanner, 2019 Michigan Outdoor Hall of Fame inductee
The Michigan Outdoor Writer’s Association inducted one new member into the Michigan Outdoor Hall of Fame during the annual summer conference at Thompsonville, Michigan. This sole inductee is truly an icon to towns and anglers throughout our state, the Midwest and the...
Return of the Lawn Lobsters!
Devil Crayfish, also known as mudbugs or crawdads; are the most widely spread crayfish of Michigan... Mysterious miniature “chimneys” are emerging in moist meadows and lawns as well as along stream banks across most of Michigan; just as they do every spring and well...
Feely fish theories and swimbaits
Here’s a stupid fish theory for you: The “feel” of a lure can be just as important as its “look...” We came up with this stupid fish theory long ago while trolling for salmon. Stupid fish theories, by the way, are things that anglers think up usually while waiting for...
SUMMER SLAB GILLS
Catching big panfish during the dog days of summer can be a cake walk if you understand the species and use savvy fishing strategies. I felt my rod tip jiggle as out of the weeds came a solid rod bending strike and I set the hook. For an instant the rod bent double...
Film your hunt like a pro
These days anyone can get a cheap camera and film pretty much anything they want. Even smartphones can take relatively good video clips for personal use or social media sharing. But taking video in the field, and getting a top-notch production are two very different...
WALLEYES and WORMS
Whether imitation or real, worms work for catching walleye in open water They wiggle; they squiggle; they’re soft and smell funny. They’re worms. And all that holds true whether they are modern-day fake baits or the real deal. The best thing about worms? They...
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