It seemed like ages since I'd been to Bud N' Mary's. From where I stand now, looking back over proverbial oceans of time I recall being poled across the flats of Flamingo by Captain Joe Stephens in…
The evolution of my gun collecting has gone something like this: As a child, my first gun was a BB gun, but I soon graduated to a pellet rifle. As an adolescent, my grandfather bought me a brand new…
Study after study has demonstrated that bears, coyotes, and even bobcats prey heavily on fawns. Coyotes seem to be getting the most attention by hunters and for good reason. Coyote populations are…
"It's only easy when it's easy. And most times, it's not that easy."
My uncle used to say that about crappie fishing. It was his way of telling me not to get discouraged when things got tough. …
As I write this blog there's a heat-wave in Southern Ontario. Humidity is high. Last week's gusty weather has given way to a few days of light wind. It's during these dog days of summer that I…
Age is an important measure of the trophy when it comes to whitetails. In some parts of the country, a nice 1 ½- or 2 ½-year-old buck might out-score this very mature one I shot during the 2012…
Getting wet is part of fishing. Whether it's the splashback after crashing through a wave or a steady spring rain, you're gonna get wet. Quality rain gear is your best defense. Luckily, there is a…
Of all the different feathers used by fly tiers, the marabou feather has to be one of the most unique and useful materials to ever grace a hook. Marabou can be used on fly fishing flies in many…
Put up your hand if you enjoy fishing in the wind? Hmm, not much of a response there. This comes as no surprise, as for the most part, anglers the world over absolutely hate fishing in the wind. What…
Spring is not far away. There will soon be flowers in the yard, I’ll be sneezing, and there will be a “bird’s nest” in my baitcaster reels. As Bill Dance says in his latest Bass Pro Shops commercial…
Landing nets can mean the difference between a grip-and-grin photo and that heart wrenching feeling of lost opportunity. More so when a trophy fish is within hands reach.
Pick up the right net for…
Backpacks are one of the most fundamental pieces of outdoor gear. No other device lets you carry all the items that you need to be comfortable and equipped outdoors. Packing all of this stuff into…
