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A Walleye Wake-Up Call – It’s About Your Freezer
Mental notes don’t belong in the freezer. We counted 24 vacuum-packed bags of crappie and walleye, most from the past couple of years. Instant Pot Walleye Chowder to save the bounty of a forgotten catch in the freezer. By Forrest Fisher Mental notes are wonderful things—until you forget where you put them. I was reminded of that recently when I learned that retail ...Read More >
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Across the Next Cast – Bobbers and Worms
One Pfleuger steel fishing rod, one shiny level-wind Bronson reel filled with solid black Gudebrod braided line. One hook on the end, a sinker a foot above it, a bobber somewhere above that. Somehow, we caught plenty of fish! That’s only part of the story. By Forrest Fisher I was four years old when my dad first took me fishing at the creek. There was ...Read More >
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Is Forward Facing Sonar Creating a Technology Divide?
Garmin, Lowrance and Humminbird manufacture Traditional Sonar as well as Foward Facing Sonar (FFS) units. Are Anglers Developing FFS Fear Factor Issues? When FFS is allowed in tournaments, do some anglers consider these “pay to win” events? By Forrest Fisher There are many examples over what appears to be a technology debate and grassroots angler backlash in bass and/or walleye tournament events that allow ...Read More >
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Deer Tick Explosion – Understanding the Whole Lyme Disease Problem
Deer only help sustain tick populations, they are not the source of Lyme disease – they are only a host to adult deer ticks There is a bigger mouse–tick connection that everyone should know more about. Lyme disease bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi – and protecting yourself. By Forrest Fisher Across the country, many homeowners – especially in rural villages, have noticed what seems like an ...Read More >
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The Passing of a Bowhunting Legend
Harvard F. “Harv” Ebers, 91, early founder in the prinicples to help build Pope & Young, passed away Aug. 26, 2026. In 2021, he was inducted into both the Pope & Young Hall of Fame and the North America Bow Hunters Hall of Fame. He will be missed. In a recent message from the Pope & Young Club and provided to the public ...Read More >
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Montana is a Best Kept Secret: Why Helena Outshined Alaska for Us
The Helena area sits amid the towering Rocky Mountains just 5-minutes east of the Continental Divide. Compared with Alaska vacations, we found extraordinary scenery, wildlife, history, recreation, and dining – all at a fraction of the cost. Outdoor opportunities are endless: fishing, hunting, hiking, gemstone treasure adventures, and more. By Forrest Fisher After several trips to Alaska, my wife and I thought we had ...Read More >
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7-minute Fish Dinner, Fat-Free and Delicious
Coat the bottom of a micro-wave baking dish with Pam, olive oil, coconut oil or your favorite oil. Mix the following “crumb mixture” together in a small bowl: 2 melted TBS of margarine, 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs, chopped onion and garlic — 1/2 tsp each (or use garlic and onion powder instead of fresh), and 1 tsp. lemon juice. Place ½ ...Read More >
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Keep an Eye on Our Trees This Year
Watch for Invasive Beetles The Asian long-horned beetle attacks many hardwoods, especially in the northeast, including maple, birch, elm, poplar, willow, and ash. Most invasive insects are first discovered by ordinary citizens—not scientists. By Forrest Fisher By August and into September, most outdoorsmen and women are focused on late-summer fishing, scouting for deer season, or enjoying a walk through the woods. Toward the end ...Read More >