Articles posted by "Dan Stefanich"
HOBIE CAT KAYAKS
I am not known for breaking promises. So when my friend Ingrid Niehaus asked me to try out one of their Hobie Cat Kayaks in Niagara Falls last spring, I promised I would at the next conference. Well, that happened to be on Table Rock Lake in Branson, Missouri at a conference for [...]Read more
BLACKENED WALLEYE
Next to a good old-fashioned shore lunch, this is arguably one of the next best preparations for your Northwoods walleye. It’s just as easy and just as delicious. The key is to use a hot black-iron. The blackening powder sears on the hot iron to form a quick crust that seals in [...]Read more
INTERVIEW WITH MARC MILLER, DIRECTOR OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
I had the opportunity to talk to our Illinois DNR Director Marc Miller about the state of the Illinois deer herd. The State has been working hard to manage this awesome resource and the privilege of whitetail deer hunting. Even though our firearm deer permit system is on a [...]Read more
GEAR GRABBER
Put this one on the Father’s Day list. These magnetic devices are a great way to organize your tackle. I like to keep my favorite crankbaits handy, and this tool is a great way to do that. Instead of lures lying everywhere in the boat, a strategically placed Gear Grabbar [...]Read more
MORE MORELS
This spring is definitely one for the record books — record high and low temps as well as record rainfalls. With spring coming late, all plants were about 2 weeks late to bloom, including the morels. We found a good bunch in Southern Illinois during the third week of turkey [...]Read more
WILD TURKEY NUGGETS
This tasty appetizer is my favorite way to cook and serve wild turkey. It’s simple to prepare, and it’s always a big hit. This deep fried delicacy can have some kick, with the right sauce. I prefer Hooters Hot Wing sauce. For those with wimpier taste buds, you can choose a [...]Read more
LEMON-BASIL BROILED RAINBOW TROUT
We usually smoke our trout and salmon, but decided to give this new recipe a shot. The lemon slices really make this dish, and the accent of basil and garlic puts it over the top. It’s quick and easy, and is outstanding served with wild rice. Also high on the [...]Read more
TURKEYS AND TORNADOES
I probably should have taken the semi-trailer flipped over on Interstate 57 as a sign, but I kept on driving south. With some good friends, my son Kyle and nephew Matt, I was heading to southern Illinois in pursuit of the grand slam of the spring — wild turkey, crappie, wild [...]Read more
GEAR FOR GOBBLERS
Killing a wild turkey is tough. I mean it takes more than savvy, preparation and experience, it takes good gear. Here’s my top five list of must-have pieces of turkey hunting equipment that will greatly improve your chance of putting a thunder chicken on the ground this season. [...]Read more
HUNTING WITH DAVE WATSON AT THE BONEYARD
2012 deer camp was once again a great experience. I had my son Kyle and a couple good buddies hunting with me at the Boneyard Outfitters in Southern Illinois. Dave Watson was also there filming an episode for his show Mathews TV, which added to the excitement in camp. His crew [...]Read more
