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A Walleye Wake-Up Call – It’s About Your Freezer
Mental notes don’t belong in the freezer. We counted 24 vacuum-packed bags of crappie and walleye, most from the past couple of years. Instant Pot Walleye Chowder to save the bounty of a forgotten catch in the freezer. By Forrest Fisher Mental notes are wonderful things—until you forget where you put them. I was reminded of that recently when I learned that retail ...Read More >
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Across the Next Cast – Bobbers and Worms
One Pfleuger steel fishing rod, one shiny level-wind Bronson reel filled with solid black Gudebrod braided line. One hook on the end, a sinker a foot above it, a bobber somewhere above that. Somehow, we caught plenty of fish! That’s only part of the story. By Forrest Fisher I was four years old when my dad first took me fishing at the creek. There was ...Read More >
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Tarpon at Sunrise: Boca Grande Pass
Boca Grande Pass is widely known as the tarpon fishing capital of the world. We ran the beaches, circled Cayo Costa, thru Captiva Pass, back to the beach – and there they were! The action was steady, intense, and unforgettable. By Forrest Fisher Daybreak comes softly along Florida’s Gulf Coast, but on this particular May morning not far from Englewood Beach, anticipation cut through ...Read More >
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Deer Tick Explosion – Understanding the Whole Lyme Disease Problem
Deer only help sustain tick populations, they are not the source of Lyme disease – they are only a host to adult deer ticks There is a bigger mouse–tick connection that everyone should know more about. Lyme disease bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi – and protecting yourself. By Forrest Fisher Across the country, many homeowners – especially in rural villages, have noticed what seems like an ...Read More >
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CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park – “THE HOME OF MARKSMANSHIP”
The CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park – “THE HOME OF MARKSMANSHIP” – is where responsible firearm ownership, safety instruction and accuracy training reside inside a beautiful 500-acre facility. The CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park offers a variety of opportunities for firearm owners of all interests and skill levels.. The park prides itself on its friendly, accommodating staff and the convenience of its outdoor electronic ...Read More >
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Montana is a Best Kept Secret: Why Helena Outshined Alaska for Us
The Helena area sits amid the towering Rocky Mountains just 5-minutes east of the Continental Divide. Compared with Alaska vacations, we found extraordinary scenery, wildlife, history, recreation, and dining – all at a fraction of the cost. Outdoor opportunities are endless: fishing, hunting, hiking, gemstone treasure adventures, and more. By Forrest Fisher After several trips to Alaska, my wife and I thought we had ...Read More >
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After Hunting Season: Delicious Venison Gumbo – for 10
By Forrest Fisher The perfect quick-to-make meal for Football Sunday or any other day. Most everyone has these simple ingredients in their everyday pantry. Ingredients: 2 lbs ground venison 6 cups of diced (3/8 inch) white potatoes 2 cups diced sweet white onion 2 cups sliced celery 2 cups sliced carrots 2 TBS minced garlic 1 TBS table salt 1 TBS black pepper 1 TBS basil 3 TBS salted butter Two 15 ...Read More >
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Keep an Eye on Our Trees This Year
Watch for Invasive Beetles The Asian long-horned beetle attacks many hardwoods, especially in the northeast, including maple, birch, elm, poplar, willow, and ash. Most invasive insects are first discovered by ordinary citizens—not scientists. By Forrest Fisher By August and into September, most outdoorsmen and women are focused on late-summer fishing, scouting for deer season, or enjoying a walk through the woods. Toward the end ...Read More >