Hunting & Fishing Guides

Season Planning Guide

Every hunting season. Every fishing opener. Five states. One printable guide.

MN Walleye Season 2026: Limits, Lakes & Stocking

Minnesota’s 2026 walleye season runs through late Feb 2027. Statewide 6-fish limit, one over 20 inches; Mille Lacs special regs, top lakes, stocking data.

MN Fishing Opener 2026: Dates, Lakes & Licenses

Minnesota’s 2026 fishing opener was May 9 — walleye, pike, and bass are open now. Opener dates for all 5 states, license costs, and species regulations.

MN Turkey Season 2026: Fall Dates & OTC Tag Options

Minnesota’s spring 2026 turkey draw has closed — fall seasons are next. Fall turkey dates for all 5 states, leftover OTC tag options, and license costs.

SD Pheasant Opener 2026: Date, License & Land

South Dakota’s 2026 pheasant opener is Saturday, Oct. 17 — the third Saturday of October. Resident-only weekend, license costs, and walk-in access, per SD GFP.

MN Deer Season 2026: Dates, Zones & New Rules

Minnesota’s 2026 deer season brings two big changes: rifles legal statewide and crossbows permanent. Zone dates, the Sept. 10 lottery deadline, and CWD rules.

Deer Archery 2026: New Crossbow Rules, Season Dates & Antlerless Deadlines

Minnesota archery deer opens Sept. 19, 2026 — crossbows now legal for all hunters. Five-state dates, antlerless lottery deadline, zone maps, and tag costs.

MN Firearms Deer Season 2026: Dates, Zones, Rifle Rules

Minnesota's firearms deer season opens November 7, 2026 — first year rifles are legal statewide in the deer zone. Zone maps, dates, and regulations for all 5 states.

Ice Fishing Guide 2026–27: MN & WI Top Lakes, Safety Tips

2026–27 ice fishing guide for the Upper Midwest. Top walleye and pike lakes in MN and WI, first-ice and late-ice patterns, and cold-weather safety tips.

Walleye Fishing Guide — Upper Midwest

Biology, behavior, stocking data, and season dates for walleye across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

Northern Pike Fishing Guide — Upper Midwest

Biology, habitat, behavioral triggers, and season dates for northern pike across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

Muskellunge Fishing Guide — Upper Midwest

Biology, stocking data, habitat, and the science behind finding trophy muskie in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan.

Largemouth Bass Fishing Guide — Upper Midwest

Biology, habitat, spawn cycles, and seasonal patterns for largemouth bass in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and South Dakota.

Bluegill Fishing Guide — Upper Midwest

Biology, spawning behavior, habitat, and why big bluegill are harder to find than most anglers think. Covers MN, WI, MI, ND, and SD.

Whitetail Deer Hunting Guide — Upper Midwest

Biology, rut timing, movement science, CWD zones, and season dates for whitetail deer across all five Upper Midwest states.

Wild Turkey Hunting Guide — Upper Midwest

Breeding biology, calling science, dominance hierarchy, and spring season strategy for wild turkey across five states.

Black Bear Hunting Guide — Upper Midwest

Biology, bait site science, hyperphagia behavior, shot placement, and permit application strategy for MN, WI, and MI.

Pheasant Hunting Guide — Upper Midwest

Biology, habitat dynamics, population data, and why South Dakota is the pheasant capital. Covers SD, MN, WI, and ND.

Waterfowl Hunting Guide — Upper Midwest

Migration biology, flyway science, species profiles, and season strategy for duck and goose hunting across five states.

Hunting License & Tag Costs by State — 2026

Resident and nonresident hunting license and tag costs for all 50 states in 2026 — deer, elk, turkey, and bear tags, OTC vs. draw, and the cheapest states.