Minnesota Anglers Building Stronger Voice
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Minnesota Anglers Building Stronger Voice

A new nonprofit grassroots fishing organization is launching this month. Its mission: enhance fishing in Minnesota by increasing state investment into fisheries and fishing-related programs. And all 1.8 million Minnesota anglers – and anyone who […]

Ice Fishing

Ice Fishing – Getting Down

Few feelings in ice fishing are as frustrating as the disappointment of spotting fish on sonar—then watching them swim away before your lure reaches the strike zone. Thankfully, you can put an end to these […]

Ice Fishing

Lakers Under The Ice

Unlike other species of gamefish that may develop a case of the midwinter blues and play hard to catch this time of year, lake trout remain on the hunt throughout the winter. Plus, due to […]

Ice Fishing

JM Rattlin Blade Spoon Kit

The JM Rattlin Blade Spoon Kit is available in two different sizes and features the Rattlin Blade Spoon in three of our most popular colors. These spoons feature stainless steel rattles inside a pyrex glass […]

Ice Fishing

Rainbows In The Ice

The anticipation for the winter trout season for many anglers could easily be compared to a ten year old child on Christmas Eve who has done nothing but sit in front of their Christmas tree […]

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Chesapeake oyster decline not due to overfishing

Warmer winters, rather than overharvesting, caused the steep decline of oysters and other commercially valuable shellfish in the Chesapeake Bay and elsewhere along the Atlantic coast, according to a controversial new study that’s getting pushback […]

Endangered Razorback Sucker Numbers on the Upswing
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Endangered Razorback Sucker Numbers on the Upswing

Fishery surveys conducted by San Juan River Basin Recovery Implementation Program have revealed surprising—and quite welcome—information about an endangered fish. The number of yearling razorback sucker discovered by biologists who examined fish populations in the […]

Dana Benner Outdoors

Preparing For Winter

There is an old saying that goes something like this, “winter won’t kill you, but not being prepared for winter will”.  In other words when it is -20 degrees outside and there is three feet […]

SureFire 1,000 Lumen Scout Light
Rifles and Shotguns

SureFire 1,000 Lumen Scout Light

SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of the world’s finest—and most innovative—illumination tools and tactical products, is proud to announce the launch of the all new M600U Scout Light. Powered by two 123A batteries, the M600U is a […]

Camping & Hiking

ECO Adventure Kit

This kit is a great set for hard-core outdoor lovers seeking a rugged, plastic-free food container solution that can serve triple duty for packing food, cooking it and serving it right from the container. It’s […]

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Ultimate Walleye Cheat Sheet

Golden-flanked walleyes are prized catches for anglers across the Walleye Belt, and spring is prime time to get them. Afoot or afloat, you stand a better than average chance of sampling some of the year’s […]

From The Desks of the ODU Writers

BoatUS Spring Commissioning Checklist

From the ODU News Desk: With boatyards, backyards, marinas, and clubs now coming to life, spring commissioning time has arrived. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has a Spring Commissioning Checklist to help […]

RMEF Supports Inaugural Wisconsin Elk Hunt
Big Game Hunting

RMEF Supports Inaugural Wisconsin Elk Hunt

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation congratulates the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on its decision to institute Wisconsin’s first-ever managed elk hunt later this year. “This is the culmination of more than two decades […]

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Top 10 Fishing and Hunting Stories

Top 10 fishing and hunting stories on ODU Magazine the last two weeks based on total opens. What did you miss? Maine man hauls 25-pound togue (laker) – https://www.odumagazine.com/maine-man-hauls-25-pound-togue-laker/ Cool Idea: Georgia Coyote Challenge – […]

Bass Fishing

Topwater Hooksets

When a bass blows up on topwater lure you need to wait a moment to make sure the fish got the lure and to prevent jerking the lure away. Right? That’s certainly the most common […]

From The Desks of the ODU Writers

KOPLIN RHINO GRIP PRO – UNIVERSAL MOUNT

The Kolpin Rhino Grip Pro is their toughest universal mount yet. Cast aluminum mounts coated with protective rubber overmolding that absorbs shock and provides a secure grip. Rotate and tilt the mounts to custom-fit your […]

Looking for a new ice shelter
Ice Fishing

Looking for a new ice shelter?

Use your holiday bonus and treat yourself to the Warrior X Thermal from Clam Outdoors! The Warrior X Thermal has all the bells and whistles — our Super tough 900 denier fabric, Rapid Pole Slide […]

Springfield Armory XD-E .45 ACP
Handguns

Springfield Armory XD-E .45 ACP

Springfield Armory® is pleased to announce a new XD-E chambered for .45 ACP. Now buyers have a choice of 9mm or .45 stopping power in a pistol designed for comfort, concealability, safety and with special […]