North American Outdoorsman Staff, Author at North American Outdoorsman

Winter Walleye Weapons

I’ve spent a lifetime icefishing for walleye. Over the years, I’ve discovered some key tools, concepts and patterns to help me catch walleye through the ice. Some of the things you can buy, some were learned by trial and error and others are simply understanding Mother Nature and working with what she offers. The combination…

ByNorth American Outdoorsman StaffJanuary 28, 2022

Editorial

Guest Editorial

Tony Bernardo Executive Director – Canadian Shooting Sports Association Election 2019 is in the books and, to my dismay, my fellow Canadians thought re-electing a lying, law-breaking, face-painting clown to the Prime Minister’s office was the best choice for our nation. Somehow, Justin Trudeau walked away from every scandal that would end the political aspirations…

ByNorth American Outdoorsman StaffJanuary 28, 2022

Gear Reviews

2021 Honda Pioneer 520

Honda’s latest versatile side-by-side comes with more power, improved suspension and a tilt bed. Markham, ON. November 2, 2020 Model Updates: The 2021 Pioneer 520 is an evolution of Honda’s compact multi-purpose side-by-side, the Pioneer 500. This versatile machine hosts a number of upgrades, including a more powerful 518cc engine, upgraded suspension and a handy…

ByNorth American Outdoorsman StaffJanuary 28, 2022

Featured

Data After the Shot

Not many of us like to focus on much other than the spoils after the hunt, and that may be okay. But those that want to step up their game and think beyond the outcome of the hunt and focus on the future may think about the factors that indicate progress or change in their…

ByNorth American Outdoorsman StaffJanuary 28, 2022

Featured

First Come, First Serve

You can’t get up too early on an antelope hunt. Those hunters who are early risers often tag their quarry shortly after daybreak, validating my “First come, First Serve” mantra. That is, if they’ve practically put it to bed the night before; otherwise, all bets are off. However, to hedge their bets veteran antelope hunters…

ByNorth American Outdoorsman StaffJanuary 28, 2022

Fishing

Quinte Jumbos: The Underrated Jumbo Perch Fishery of Southern Ontario

I’d positioned myself a few hundred yards away from Shanty town on Big Bay as the sun hit its high-noon position in the sky. Across the mud flat, I walked through the snow and cut 8 holes from one end to the other, covering the whole thing – maybe 120 yards long by 50 yards…

ByNorth American Outdoorsman StaffJanuary 27, 2022

Fishing

Once Is Not Enough!

Canadians don’t have to venture to New Zealand or Alaska to achieve a fly-fishing Zen, they can do it right at home. Fly anglers, in particular, can enjoy unparalleled fishing opportunities for iconic char, salmonids and monster northern pike in some of the best waters on earth. Anglers from other countries can only dream about…

ByNorth American Outdoorsman StaffJanuary 27, 2022

How to Hunt Hunting

Deer Mineral Licks

A mineral lick is where animals in nutrient-poor ecosystems obtain essential minerals. Mineral licks often occur naturally, providing the sodium, calcium, iron, phosphorus and zinc required in the springtime for bone, antler and muscle growth (along with milk production) in deer, moose, elk and other wildlife. Minerals benefit deer health and antler growth (we think):…

ByNorth American Outdoorsman StaffJanuary 16, 2022

Whitetail

Winter Whitetail Management – Backyard Feeding

As a dedicated whitetail conservationist, wildlife biologist and big game hunter, I have had the pleasure of managing winter whitetails for more than 25 years. From deeryard operations in the mountains of Quebec, to counting ‘pellet groups’ in Central Ontario as part of a Fish & Wildlife program, to today managing my own backyard program…

ByNorth American Outdoorsman StaffJanuary 15, 2022

Gear

Boom Time!

“Who in the hell is crazy enough to hunt in this weather,” scowled the state worker waiting for the storm to pass before plowing the roads. After ten minutes of talking football, the fellow cooled off, started his road grader, and pulled our rig back on the highway. The full-blown blizzard had also blown down…

ByNorth American Outdoorsman StaffJanuary 13, 2022