Articles posted by "Dan Stefanich"
THE ULTIMATE CAMP MULTI-TOOL BY ZIPPO
If you thought Zippo just makes lighters, think again. I had the opportunity to try out the coolest camp tool, or should I say tools, to come out in a while. The 4-in-1 Woodsman is exactly that — four awesome tools rolled into one mega multi tool — a camp axe, hammer/stake [...]Read more
Ice Armor from Clam Outdoors
The folks at Clam Outdoors are renowned for their quality ice-fishing gear. But their ICE ARMOR line of outdoor gear is perfect for hunters! I had the opportunity to try out some of their gear on a recent waterfowl hunt in Southern Illinois. Neoprene gloves, fleece hats, socks [...]Read more
VENISON-STUFFED PEPPERS
If you are fortunate enough to have put some venison in your freezer this fall, put this one in your arsenal of deer recipes. If you grow your own peppers, well then it should taste even better. With all your meat and veggies in one place, this is definitely a “heart-friendly”, [...]Read more
FOLLOW THE BONE VENISON TOOLS
With deer season only days away, it’s time to brush up on meat cutting. My friends at deerdummy.com sent me some tools to share with my hunting buddies. The “follow the bone” deer cutting instructions are from seasoned, professional meat cutters. Among all the [...]Read more
FROG GIGGIN’ THE BACKWATERS OF THE DES PLAINES RIVER
Let’s face it, trudging around in snake and turtle infested swamps in the dark is not everyone’s idea of a good time. But if you want to try your hand at putting some tasty frog legs in the frying pan this summer, that’s what it takes. I took a few newbies this year— my son […]Read more
PARMESAN-CRUSTED BLUEGILL
Bluegill are fantastic table fare. But to make a meal for the family, you need to catch big ones or lots of little ones. Either way, this baked dish is a fast, simple and scrumptious way to serve up your gills. Served with fresh snow peas and some garlic bread, it makes a great [...]Read more
5 Great Tips for Dove Hunting Success
They have been called the Gray Ghosts of September for a reason. There is a certain allure that doves have for wing-shooters. They are challenging to hunt, more specifically, challenging to hit. The season opens when it’s still t-shirt weather so you don’t have to [...]Read more
OF TOOTHY CRITTERS AND FIRST TIMERS
The Northwoods of Minnesota is one of my favorite places to fish. I think my sons Logan and Kyle would agree. Neither of them had ever caught a fish with real teeth, like walleye. So for our summer trip, we chose Lake Mille Lacs to go for giant smallmouth bass and walleye. [...]Read more
HILLBILLY HANDFISHING IN SOUTHERN IL
Who says you need a fishing pole to catch catfish? Not the boys from Southern Illinois. When Jason and Craig Miles from Crappie Masters Guide Service invited me down to Rend Lake in Southern Illinois for some handfishing, I jumped at the chance. Handfishing for catfish, or [...]Read more
CHEVY SILVERADO PROMOTIONAL VIDEO
In this Illinois Outdoors TV Featured Product segment, Dan Stefanich of Dan Stef Outdoors reviews a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. This is a great pick up truck that offers great mileage, a quiet and comfortable ride along with plenty of room for passengers and cargo. Learn more about [...]Read more
