Although the walleye season has just begun, I've been able to get away on a few outings, despite dozens of duties that come with the excitement of being a new dad. Fish that have hit my landing net…
During summer, your hunting dog will be less active than during fall and winter. There will be no quail to point, no squirrels or raccoons to tree, no rabbits or deer to chase, no ducks or doves to…
Line issues are a prevalent problem that can be downright frustrating. Twists and coils can lead to knots and breaks, ultimately effecting both the action of your lure and the ease in which you can…
Swimbaits have taken the angling world by storm. Although most of the buzz focuses on trophy largemouth, many of these fishing lure styles are just as deadly for walleye, stripers, pike and other…
Anglers have long known the importance of shad in the diet of gamefish such as bass and stripers. But for a long time nothing on the lure market had quite captured the exact shape and sound of a shad…
It seems like everyone is planting food plots for deer these days. That's OK by me because even a basic food plot will provide valuable nutrition to deer and add important biodiversity to most…
Outdoors enthusiasts always keep an eye on the weather. That's because they know that a hard rain, heavy snowfall or shift in wind direction or velocity can change everything. So, too, can sweltering…
(Springfield, MO)—May 23, 2013— As we head into Memorial Day weekend, Bass Pro Shops would like to again say thank you to all of the men and women in our armed forces and their families who serve our…
The author's first bowfishing trophy, a 13-pound carp shot within five feet of the boat.
My First Bowfishing Experience
Despite more than 20 years of bowhunting experience, I had never taken…
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At first thought, hiking with a baby or toddler doesn’t seem to be a winning recipe for a relaxing, invigorating outing. As beautiful as a rising sun over a…
The frost-covered ground crunched under my insulated boots no matter how hard I tried to sneak to my deer-stand. The rut was in full swing and I had high hopes of filling a buck tag. Nearly as an…
Owning a boat is a major investment. A boat is also your best friend when you're on the water. And, as with all cherished items, you want to protect and prolong your boats value, maintaining its…
