Jerry Carlson
Jerry Carlson
When Hunting Waterfowl, Respect the Roost
When Hunting Waterfowl, Respect the Roost
For many people, fall is a time for family outings. In our family, it is a time when I get together with two of my brothers to hunt waterfowl and pheasants.
It was mid-October when our first gathering took place...
Capitalizing on Lessons Learned
Capitalizing on Lessons Learned
As I began the process of preparing for another Canada goose hunting season, I couldn’t help but reflect on some of the hunts I participated in last year. Although it was a below average season for our crew, we did have some days when things went right and the birds flew our way...
Don’t Forget those Summer Crappies
Don’t Forget those Summer Crappies
Summer is a busy time in the fishing world. There are many choices a person can make when it comes to targeting fish species. Although I do love to chase walleyes and bass in the warm season, I sometimes take a break from these fish and spend a day catching crappies...
Early Spring Snow Geese and Maybe More
For those of us that are waterfowl junkies, we look for every opportunity to partake in our passion. For many, the spring snow goose migration is a way of extending the goose hunting forays into another season.
The snow goose migration typically brings geese northward once we reach the month of March. Thi...
Love Those Winter Panfish
When it comes to ice fishing, I am definitely someone that thrives on panfish. Crappies and sunnies have a way of keeping me entertained through the entire frozen water period.
Put a Little Spring in Your Bobber
It happens to me several times every winter. Someone that has not experienced the pleasures of modern ice fishing techniques asks me to take them panfish fishing. I gladly oblige.
Targeting Deep Basin Panfish
It was clear we had the lake to ourselves as we drove into the landing and looked out over the frozen landscape. This out-of-the-way body of water received little pressure during the winter months, especially midweek.
Handling the Occasional Bigger Fish
It was over a cup of coffee one morning that ice angling legend, Dave Genz and I got into a discussion about the occasional bigger fish that is caught while on a panfish outing. We both agreed that when a group of anglers get together for a day on the ice, someone in the group usually sticks an unexpected quality fish.
Enjoy the Pleasures of Early Ice
Without a doubt, the formation of the first ice generates a certain amount of excitement among anglers. For those that are diehard ice enthusiasts, this level of excitement can be quite substantial.
Waterfowling: A Constantly Evolving Experience
It is hard to explain how a person develops a passion for certain outdoor activities. As most of us know, it does happen.