A lot of people never pattern their shotguns because they assume it will be a pain in the butt. It can be, but patterning a gun also can be interesting and revealing. And it’s sure to lead to more birds in the bag come fall.

Captain Damon McKnight and Captain Brandon Shuler sit down for a off-the-cuff discussion of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and its effects on the local community.

A much-anticipated return to Minnesota''s north country wilderness helps Mark Melotik solidify a plan for a Fall 2010 bowhunt.

Brandon Schuler is in Louisiana to report the stories and rumors of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill from the recreational angler’s perspective. Check out the updates.

An average family will never consume huge amounts of food within a few months or so, which means effective and safe freezer storage will be the only way to preserve your fish.

Over the years I’ve made so many mistakes that I finally know how not to bait bears. What follows are my Top 10 blunders.

Does a liberal predator control program have a positive effect on your land''s deer population?

Now is the time to start planning your early-season waterfowl hunts. Look north to catch the beginning of the fall migrations.

Many times anglers have seen ambitious bluegill attack crankbaits intended for bass, taking on lures seemingly too big for them. Take the hint if you’re just fishing for fun or a fish fry.

The time period for nonresidents to apply for a coveted Fall 2010 Iowa archery deer license is May 1 through June 6, 2010. My advice for dedicated whitetail chasers? Do it.