Through the many years of pursuing northern pike through the ice, one aspect that stands out from the rest about their ice-time habits – and one that most folks overlook – is that these toothy…
It's hard to think of a single more productive pattern for catching trout, salmon and steelhead in winter and early spring than an egg fly. This is particularly true where strong runs of these…
With ice fishing, snowmobiling and cold-weather hunting just around the corner, one of the most important survival skills to know is what you should do if you fall through thin ice.
If you’re one of…
As dogs that hunt waterfowl are in and out of the water frequently, sometimes in cold conditions, they’re often susceptible to hypothermia – low body temperature that can result in slowed-down…
Dressing in layers will help you regulate your temperature and stay dry.
With winter's cold weather and snow tightly gripping much of the country, many individuals surrender their enthusiasm for the…
The air bubbles moving under the clear ice covering the creek's edge, lured the young girl to have a closer look. She squatted and leaned her face toward the icy creek edge. She asked her mom to come…
It’s mid- to late winter for most of us around the United States. Those of you who live close to the oceans, or in the South, are cold but not frozen. And the bass fishing can still be good if you…
Experienced land managers are big fans of working in the woods in winter. Frozen ground is easy to get around on (no mud or ruts) and a snow cover protects the forest floor from human impact. Trees…
While most breeds of hunting dogs are naturally well equipped with warm coats to protect them from the elements, that doesn’t mean that they’re completely resistant to the cold.
For hunting dogs, “…
Baby, it’s cold outside—but that doesn’t mean you have to put your love of camping on hold for the next few months.
In fact, winter camping can be a great experience to beat the summer crowds,…
Junction pools, those intersections where a feeder stream joins a larger creek or river, are often key fish locations, particularly during the winter months.
What is it about junction pools that…
This past December I found myself with a lot of time to think. I was on a three-day late-season muzzleloader hunt for whitetails in western Illinois, and it was a tough hunt. I was very optimistic…
