Author: Mike Hungle
Mike Hungle
Hello my name is Mike Hungle. I am an outdoor writer and photographer from Regina, Saskatchewan. I enjoy writing how to articles and field-testing new gear. I grew up ice fishing and duck hunting with my dad. The outdoor tradition continues as I spend many a day outdoors with my son and daughter. We focus on what I often call the 3 W’s – walleye, whitetails and waterfowl but also pursue other big game animals, fish and upland game birds. My kids have been on the water and afield with me all their lives. They have caught many a fish, harvested some prime big game animals, inhaled plenty of fresh air and stopped to appreciate countless sun rises and sunsets. To see some of our adventures visit us on Instagram @hungle_outdoors and on the pages of this publication.
As the summer progresses, Walleye often leave their late-spring and early-summer haunts. Unfortunately, many Walleye anglers keep returning to the same early-season areas, so they ex- perience some very slow fishing action. (Sometimes, the Walleye action is so slow that many give up on the Walleye and spend their time enjoying other summer activities.) Sadly, those who give up because they aren’t adapting their angling presentations and moving with the fish are missing out on some excellent Walleye action. Walleye don’t quit biting in the summer, because they need to feed. They simply move away from the early-season structure and…
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 of these items is what I call my Winter Walleye Weapons. Location Throughout the icefishing season, they relate to structure such sandbars, rock piles, humps, drop offs and ledges. In the early stages of winter, walleye are often found near shallow underwater structure and will…
It seems that when the mercury plummets well below the freezing mark that the deer hunting action heats up. Deer need more food to fuel their bodies and will typically be up feeding longer in the mornings and earlier in the afternoons. Under these conditions, hunters need to be prepared to be in the field, and stay there without cutting the outing short due to cold feet, numb fingers, frost bitten ears or a wicked case of the shivers. There is more to staying warm than simply pulling on all the clothes in your closet. If you do this, you’ll…