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A reader asks whether a fluorocarbon leader is tough enough to replace traditional wire when fishing for pike and muskie.
2 minutes | Ask an expert | Walleye |
A reader asks what is the cause of these sores on my walleye? Is it harmful or contagious, and is the fish safe to eat?
2 minutes | Ask an expert | Guns & Gear |
A reader asks I have a muzzle-loading shotgun with the markings “Tower” and a Crown over “GR” on the right lock plate, what does it mean.
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moose points

Ask an expert: Moose points

I have 20 moose points and plan to apply in a WMU where a bull tag requires 5 points. If drawn, do I use just 5 points or lose all 20?

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Ask an expert: On “Tower” and “GR” gun markings

Ask an expert: On “Tower” and “GR” markings

A reader asks I have a muzzle-loading shotgun with the markings “Tower” and a Crown over “GR” on the right lock plate, what does it mean.

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Ask an expert: Splake eggs

A reader asks if splake can't reproduce, then how would they still have eggs in their bellies? OFAH's Adam Weir responds.

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An upward view of a tree climber ascending a tree, wearing spurs attached to their legs for support.

Ask an expert: On tree spurs

A reader asks an expert what they need to know about using tree spurs when saddle hunting for white-tailed deer.

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Ask an expert: What caused these sores on my walleye?

A reader asks what is the cause of these sores on my walleye? Is it harmful or contagious, and is the fish safe to eat?

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Fisherman (frank cecchini) extends his arms to display a rare blue walleye.

Ask an expert: On blue walleye

A reader asks what’s the deal with blue walleye? OFAH's Adam Weir responds.

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Ask an expert: Are fluorocarbon leaders tough enough?

Ask an expert: Are fluorocarbon leaders tough enough?

A reader asks whether a fluorocarbon leader is tough enough to replace traditional wire when fishing for pike and muskie.

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Ask an expert: WWII reproposed gun

Ask an expert: WWII repurposed gun

A reader asks: I’m curious about my grandfather’s WWII gun and how countries repurposed equipment—how can I learn more about its history?

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Ask an expert: Value of a Winchester model 1894

Ask an expert: Winchester model 1894

A reader asks I have my grandfather’s Winchester Model 1894 in good shape. I don’t hunt and may sell it—what might it be worth today?

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Ask an expert: trolling for brown trout

Ask an expert: trolling for brown trout

A reader asks: I’d like to troll for spring brown trout on Lake Ontario. What structure, depth, speed & presentation work best for a beginner?

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