This story, “Day of Terror,” appeared in the May 1973 issue of Outdoor Life. When dawn came on February 26, 1971, the sky was clear over Michigan’s Keweenaw Bay. The thermometer read 26°, and no wind ...

By V. Paul Reynolds For many of us outdoor trippers, it’s simply about the solitude — being out there in the Great Alone.

Plenty of room for two, easy setup, and it stands up to the elements without flinching. Insulated, well-designed, and enough space for a family of ice fishers. When I’m in the midst of the fishing ...

After several years of bad conditions, the ice fishing is good again in Vermont this winter, and the Department of Fish & Wildlife is urging beginners and veteran ice anglers alike to get out on the ...

The difference between a perfect first day on the ice and a frozen disaster can be determined by what you do right now, long before the first ice forms. Ice anglers wait impatiently for that first ...

The Facebook group Ice Fishing Northern Indiana has been jumpin’ this past week with lots of posts about where the ice is decent, plus proud photos of freshly caught fish laying on the snow. Thank you ...

When you’re sitting out in the freezing cold, a good ice fishing fish finder will save you time and energy by quickly and accurately identifying structure and fish below the ice. This means less time ...

While bass anglers move from spot to spot with the simple tap of a trolling pedal, ice anglers rely on their own two feet. Sure, we can hop on a snowmobile or ATV to run longer distances. But drilling ...

Picture yourself on a sheet of lake ice, smooth and serene, relaxing and refreshing — until the "floor" cracks and crumbles below you. Warm in your usual winter gear, you quickly feel the chill ...

Join Tony and Dan as they brave the frozen wilderness for a 3-day ice camping expedition packed with icy winds, deep snow, and nonstop trout action. Armed with only sleds, snowshoes, and survival gear ...