A Whitetail For The Ages
The air was cool and still that October afternoon in Jackson County when I made a last-minute decision to head for the woods. It was my first sit of the season—no expectations, just a quiet evening surrounded by the fall woods. But the woods had other plans. From the first trail cam picture, we knew […]
Marvelous Marshall Minnesota – Quality wild pheasant hunting, close to home
In the fall of 2022, when the On Wisconsin Outdoors crew last hunted Marshall, Minnesota targeting wild pheasants, the story concluded, “…we’ll be back.” Birds were more than plentiful and close (six hours) to our Wisconsin homes, competition light, and we had hit good December weather. As novices to the area, we had been helped […]
Autumn Flight – Timing the woodcock migration
Timberdoodles provide great shooting when their migration is on and the flight is “in.” The trick is predicting when the birds will arrive, then knowing where to find them. Timing and Temperatures You can find local birds in September, but woodcock traditionally migrate through Wisconsin in the first two weeks of October. That said, the […]
Bob’s Bear Bait
It’s time! You’ve scouted, found the perfect site, baited diligently and now the season opener is right around the corner. You have bears coming in and have a spot on the wall picked out for your rug. However, when it comes down to the wire it’s not always that easy. Here’s our top five tips […]
A Hunt to Remember: Marathon County Crossbow Hunter Takes 495-Pound Black BearA Hunt to Remember
As every bear hunter knows, the hunt begins long before opening day. Baiting is a demanding, time-intensive task, and my efforts started in mid-August, 2024. On August 31 at 12:48 pm, I captured my first bear on camera – and it was huge. The Waiting Game From that day through September 12, I had consistent […]
Autumn Flight: Timing the Woodcock Migration
Timberdoodles provide great shooting when their migration is on and the flight is “in.” The trick is predicting when the birds will arrive, then knowing where to find them. Timing and Temperatures You can find local birds in September, but woodcock traditionally migrate through Wisconsin in the first two weeks of October. That said, the […]