If you are similar to me, your collection of outdoor gear is ever-growing. Organization is always a constant struggle, whether it be in your home, packing for a trip or keeping gear together in the…
Maneuvering along a hiking trail and "in the zone" with the natural surroundings can be quickly interrupted by a small piece of trash left by humans. Such a little piece of evidence of…
Live minnows and fishing jigs are far and away the most popular enticements for crappie, and it's a rare occasion when you'll see a died-in-the-wool crappier using a bait or lure other than these.…
"I own it." That statement has been the catalyst for countless serious debates about the finer points of the perfect trout rod. Fly fishermen are passionate folks and those participating in the…
Grant uses a SwingBlaze swing blade knife to carve this wild turkey breast.
Wildlife Biologist, Dr. Grant Woods has a few super easy tips showing you how to remove the breast meat from a wild…
Want to catch more catfish? Try night fishing.
A lot of fishers will pack things up and head back to the house once the sun sets, but there are some that will just be getting on the water. Night…
Who doesn’t love getting into a mess of crappie and just tearing them up? Usually, you know from the second your line hits the water whether or not you’re in them, and when you’re in them, you can…
The big backpacking trip is coming up, and of course you packed your tent. But did you bring your toothbrush? Here are 10 easily-overlooked (but do-not-forget!) items to put on a list before you head…
Bowhunters who pursue game using traditional gear must overcome the challenge of shooting without sights. As I've written about before, for most of us, this requires constant practice to ingrain…
Though many anglers tend to think of the northern reaches of Miami's Biscayne Bay as urban and not very fertile, this is simply not true. Indeed, this very misconception amongst many marine anglers…
Most of the fly anglers that I have fished with over the years have only ever tried adult dry fly patterns. Yes, there is a time and place for Caddis dries, but fishing emergers and nymphs will make…
The angler quietly slips his boat along the shoreline, casting and retrieving a small bait a few feet off the bank. Several successive casts go unrewarded, then suddenly his limp line twitches and…
