We fly-fishers really look forward to the fall, with its cool weather and big trout. But when it arrives, it races by at breakneck speed, or at least that’s how it seems to me. Once the streams begin ...

It’s fall, my favorite time of the year. Why you might ask? If you live in an area that is dependent on tourism, school has started, and they’ve gone home. The air temperature has cooled off. In fact, ...

Recently the overnight lows have dropped into the 30s and 40s. The air is crisp and the afternoon breeze is much cooler. For most students school has begun and the crowds have thinned. Many of the ...

Dec. 6—BEMIDJI — Every fall, about the time most outdoors enthusiasts across the Northland put away their rods and reels and set their sights on hunting, Steve Young gets serious about fly fishing.

Fall is starting to show itself on the rivers and lakes across the U.S. The water temps are cooling, fish are becoming active, feeding more, and the scenery can be stunning. In my book this is the ...

If you’ve been casting flies on local streams lately, surely you’ve seen a few looks (followed by refusals) from those wary trout. When we see the fish refusing naturals in addition to our offerings, ...

Although the official first day of autumn is still three weeks away, the Labor Day weekend represents the traditional beginning of fall activities for many folks. Some hunting seasons are, in fact ...

Brown trout are famous for their aggression towards streamers, and much of that comes in the fall. They’re spawning right now – which means they’re territorial, fired up, and ready to chase anything ...

After a broiling summer, September brings a wide range of pleasant choices for outdoor enthusiasts. Just being outside is more enjoyable now with plenty of excellent activities to participate in. For ...

That rain was a nice surprise last weekend. I was heading out for a ride Saturday morning with a buddy as it began to drizzle on the westside of Bend around 9 a.m. We rolled through Shevlin Park and ...

Catching 37 fish in an hour is the stuff of nighttime dreams. It's no fantasy during fall and winter at Roaring River State Park.