Although is almost and endless number of materials that a creative tier can use to craft flies furs, feathers and synthetics will make up the bulk of materials that you will be using. These three…
It is no secret that appetites ignite in the great outdoors. And that old adage that food tastes better in the outdoors is more true than ever. With today's modern conveniences and superb foods and…
The other day a friend and I were fishing a backwoods lake that held lake trout and brook trout. We went there hoping that the water temperatures would be cold enough for the trout to still be active…
Got a hundred acres and no deer? Haven't heard a grouse drum since you were a kid? Wish you could find a few bunnies to start the kids on or show them a love-sick woodcock circling a clearing? If…
When you’re traversing hills and valleys on a backpacking trip, it’s great to take a breather every so often to enjoy a delicious snack and refuel your body for the climbing, descending and sweating…
While every fly tier has their own preference as to what is the better material (natural fibers or synthetic fibers), it is prudent to look at the special qualities each of these groups has to offer…
When discussing the best means of handling a freshly-landed trout, which will then be released, opinions vary as whether or not to net the fish.
In the case of medium- to larger-sized trout, a strong…
The more I have been involved with hunting, particularly deer hunting, the more I’m convinced it’s a year-round task. Sure, hunting season only last 3-4 months out of the year, but what about the…
Another great suggestion for summer hunting is the migratory turtle dove. Dove hunting is something that I hold near and dear to my heart. It is the first hunting experience where I actually got to…
Summer time is definitely dominated by fishing season, which is great. I love fishing, but don’t count hunting out just yet! A lot of people have the misconception that the summer months have nothing…
When I started dreaming about acquiring my first hunting rifle as a teenager about 30 years ago, many of my hunting teachers and mentors suggested that I didn't need a scope for it. "You've got young…
I'm fishing as the bell sinker telegraphed the contours of the rocky bottom. When I tapped bottom, I reeled up slightly to keep the sinker off bottom to prevent snags. Working the tiller motor, I…
