Joel Nelson, Author at Midwest Hunting & Fishing

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November 11, 2019

Fishing Articles, Hard Water Fishing Articles

Perhaps ice-fishing’s greatest challenge is gear that serves a purpose, without standing in the way. Last season, the Otter X-Over (Crossover) led the way with an intelligently designed side door option that’s... Read More...

One Suit To Do It All

Joel Nelson

November 11, 2019

Fishing Articles, Hard Water Fishing Articles

I remember the first bib and jacket combination I ever bought specifically for ice-fishing nearly 15 years ago. That suit was great. It floated, and I had loads of pockets all over the place for gloves, tackle... Read More...

What to Look for in a 4-season Camper/Fish-House

Joel Nelson

November 8, 2019

Fishing Articles, Hard Water Fishing Articles

A few years ago, I took the plunge and decided to invest in an ice-house. More specifically, a wheelhouse that could be taken onto and off-of any lake I decided to fish, for any amount of time I wished to stay... Read More...

Auger Wars – Why Mobility Matters

Joel Nelson

November 8, 2019

Fishing Articles, Hard Water Fishing Articles

The ice auger market has seen a major shakeup in recent years, with the advent of efficient electrics and even more recently, a host of ultra-light auger bits for drilling. Now there are more options than ever... Read More...

When to Shut Up

Joel Nelson

April 22, 2019

Birds and Small Game Articles, Hunting Articles

The subject of calling at a wild turkey has been discussed extensively, and because it can be the most thrilling part of the hunt at times, I’m just as much a sucker for a different take on turkey calling as th... Read More...

10 Tips From Turkey Hunting Experts

Joel Nelson

April 5, 2019

Hunting Articles

Turkey-chasers nationwide are getting ready to break out the old calls, go through their camo, and make plans for the spring hunt. No matter what gear, states, or schedules they prepare however, experience and ... Read More...

Getting Ready for Turkey Season the Right Way

Joel Nelson

February 12, 2019

Birds and Small Game Articles, Hunting Articles

Years ago, my turkey preparation regimen was well-defined and carefully executed, with one glaring error – I started way too soon. That may seem a conflicting lead-in given that this is an article aimed at prop... Read More...

Ice Augers: The Switch from Gas to Electric

Joel Nelson

November 28, 2018

Fishing Articles, Hard Water Fishing Articles

Electric ice augers have been the craze of the winter fishing market for the past decade or more, but recent advances in batteries have accelerated that surge. Following national trends in everything from hom... Read More...

From Now ‘Til Ice Up

Joel Nelson

October 23, 2018

Fishing Articles, Hard Water Fishing Articles

Ice anglers are a nervous bunch it seems from about the time of the whitetail rut, all throughout November. Even if ice doesn’t come in their neck of the woods until December, it seems we find more ways to worr... Read More...

The Case For and Against Turkey Decoys

Joel Nelson

March 7, 2018

Birds and Small Game Articles, Hunting Articles

I’ll never forget the first time I hunted over a strutting tom decoy. I was set up in the bottom of an open, shallow draw that toms love coming to. It was to be the perfect bow-setup, as I could shoot nearly al... Read More...

Author Joel Nelson