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Bowhunters Need to Break Out the Blaze Orange this Weekend
In Illinois, this is one of the few times that bowhunters need to wear blaze orange. This coming Columbus Day weekend (October 11, 12 & 13) is Youth Firearm Deer Season in Illinois. Bowhunters need to wear the required amount of blaze orange— 400 square inches on the upper [...]Read more
LOOKING FOR A GOOD DEER STAND LOCATION? FOLLOW THE ACORNS!
If you are looking for a great place to hang a tree stand for deer season, you might want to search out some oak trees. 2014 is going to be the “year of the acorns”. Many oaks have an “every-other-year” cycle for increased acorn production. Kind of like how lilacs have more [...]Read more
FALL MUSHROOMS ARE POPPIN’
Sheepsheads are blooming in Will County. Sheepshead, or Hen-of-the-Woods, are an edible bracket fungus that grows near the bases of oak trees in September and October. They are a delicious edible mushroom, running a close second to the spring morel, but a lot easier to find. They [...]Read more
Do You Know the Difference Between a Walleye and a Sauger? Read on…
After my recent trip to Lake of the Woods, many people commented on my Facebook and blog photos, and I never realized how many people don’t know the difference. They are both in the same family, I guess you could call them cousins. Walleye and sauger are very similar and both are [...]Read more
An American Adventure at Lake of the Woods Minnesota
There’s something about walleye that gets me all pumped up. Maybe it’s the fact they’re symbolic of the Northwoods — an icon of the stained waters of northern wilds. Or it could be they’re just damn good to eat. Either way, I took my sons on a recent [...]Read more
SPORTSMAN’S LODGE LIVES UP TO IT’S NAME
If you’ve read my other recent posts, you know what kind of incredible walleye fishing action we’ve had at the Walleye Capital of the World — Lake of the Woods, Minnesota. But it wouldn’t have been as epic if it weren’t for our friends at [...]Read more
3 Great Reasons to Fish Lake of the Woods, Minnesota
If you love to catch and eat walleyes, then I suggest you start planning a trip to Lake of the Woods Minnesota for 3 reasons: 1. The take-home limits are some of the best in the Midwest, and you’re going to catch fish. You can keep 6 fish per person and 4 of those can […]Read more
Will County’s Smallmouth Bass Secret – The Dupage River
As my line tightened and the rod began to bend, I felt the pole load up with a good fish on the other end of the line. Seconds later, a 3-pound bronze bullet exploded from the water trying to shake the lure. After a few minutes, I landed a beautiful smallmouth bass on abright [...]Read more
THE BONE SHED IN OTTAWA IS A “MUST- VISIT” FOR HUNTERS
I had a chance to take a tour of the Bone Collector operation in Ottawa — The Bone Shed — and all I can say is, this place is bad to bone. It has the edginess and decor of the Bone Collector brand, as well as all the kickass BC gear and hunting supplies. But […]Read more
5 Things it Took Me 15 Years to Learn About Morel Hunting
I’ve only been morel hunting for about 15 years, seriously for about the past 5. That would make me a novice to those guys who have been doing it for 30 or 40 years. But in that short time, I’ve learned a few things. 1. Short old men and kids make the best mushroom [...]Read more
