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Even with reduced deer gun hunting opportunities the past several years, I'll still argue that deer hunting is king in North Dakota in terms of popularity. More than 70,000 prospective hunters continue to apply for regular deer gun season licenses, maintaining the popularity of deer hunting even...

by Doug Leier Parallels are often drawn between sports and the outdoors because it sometimes helps to look at situations from different perspectives. Each season it seems, begins with promise, hope and optimism, along with predictions and prognostications. It's a scenario that applies to your...

By Nick Simonson Cold air is streaming down from the north, making these January nights the perfect occasion to stay inside and tie up your spring and summer arsenal for whatever lurks in your waters. I am constantly exploring new ways to use the feathers from my favorite upland bird - the...

By Dennis Foster Thoughts of Pheasant Hunting may not be your highest priority until the leaves are falling. But, if you are serious about the sport and want to get the most out of your hunting experience…you should be doing something about it right now. I know many of you feel all you...

By Nick Simonson When temperatures drop below freezing, my thoughts generally turn to ice fishing. My wife's thoughts on the other hand, turn to ways to keep me from testing the newly-formed surface of local waters. And as we usually do in our marriage, we have reached a nice compromise on...

By PJ Maguire I have said it before, and I will say it again. When there is snow on the ground and the sloughs are frozen, that is the best time of the year to hunt pheasants. This year we have had snow and freezing temps across the Midwest during a good part of pheasant season. So last...

By Doug Leier For those of us who like to spend as much time as possible on the outside of the window, October is a sort of early Christmas present. Hunting seasons for just about everything are open, and fall fishing can be just as hot as summer, but without humidity and mosquitoes. While...

Our Outdoors Nick Simonson The countdown on my computer's screen saver says it all: Nine Days, 18 Hours, 32 Minutes, 14 Seconds. To help time lapse for you, that's about sunrise on October 14, 2006 - The opening moment of pheasant season. I expect to find myself walking the five-row...

Our Outdoors Nick Simonson Safety in the field goes beyond hunter's education, being aware of your surroundings and knowing your target and what lies beyond it. Personal physical well-being in the field is usually an afterthought, and when it is addressed, it is usually too late. The...

By Doug Leier Hunting season doesn't end with the close of deer gun season. In fact, for some hunters the fun is just beginning. While traditional pheasant hunting images resonate strongly with a warm October sun and a crisp morning walk with dew-soaked boots, don't think for a minute that...

By Gary Simonson This is a pheasant cleaning tip for anyone out there looking to get the most out of the birds they harvest. Give it a try and post up the results in the recipe forum! Completely skin the bird leaving on the head. Do not gut. Please note these photos were taken at home, if you...

Here's some favorite pheasant recipes of ours. Baked Pheasant Recipe : 1 can (10.75-oz) cream of chicken soup 1/2 cup Apple cider 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 3/4 tsp. Salt 1/3 cup Chopped onion 1 Clove (small) garlic, minced 1 can (4-oz) sliced mushrooms, drained 2 Pheasants Paprika...

By Perry Thorvig If you know me, you probably think this article is going to be about hunting around Hurricane Lake in Pierce County. Or, it has something to do with chasing Hurricanes in Florida, Well, it's not about either of those topics. But, it is about a hurricane. Do you believe in...