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News & Tips: How to Tie the Beadhead Pheasant Tail Nymph in 14 Steps...
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How to Tie the Beadhead Pheasant Tail Nymph in 14 Steps

Of all the various mayfly species (about 2,500 worldwide) that inhabit our rivers and lakes, most can be characterized as small, brown and living on or near the bottom during some point of their life…
News & Tips: Tying the Wooly Bugger
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Tying the Wooly Bugger

No other fly fishing fly lure has been carried as far and wide and across as many continents as the wooly bugger. If you plan on fly-fishing lakes, wooly buggers are a must-have for your fly box, and…
News & Tips: Freestyle Jig Fishing
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Freestyle Jig Fishing

Fishing and working a weight-laden jigging spoon can score hefty fish from the hidden depths, yet it can also put a heavy strain on forearms, wrists and shoulders. Lures can also be shaken free from…
News & Tips: Ice Fishing Gear Under $25
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Ice Fishing Gear Under $25

When ice fishing season approaches and it's time to replenish your angling supplies from the previous year, you'll need to gear-up with new products. While ice fishing has it's share of big-ticket…
News & Tips: Kayak Buying Guide
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Kayak Buying Guide

When shopping for a kayak, begin your search using the answers to these two very important questions: How do you intend to use your kayak, and how much money are you willing to spend? With this…
News & Tips: Popsicle Pond Cats
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Popsicle Pond Cats

It was a polar afternoon. A friend, Alex Hinson, and I were catfishing in a small farm pond.   I 'd done it once before — fishing for pond catfish in the dead of winter, that is. Nearly thirty…
News & Tips: Hunting Farmland Deer
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Hunting Farmland Deer

Searching for a prime deer-hunting spot? Don't overlook the rich farmlands scattered throughout whitetail country. Many sportsmen confine their hunting to wooded areas year after year, drawn back to…
News & Tips: Heavy Metal for Fall Fishing
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Heavy Metal for Fall Fishing

Dave Lehman with a brace of jumbo perch taken on jigging spoons. The transition period that happens during fall, as the water cools and lakes turn-over, is a signal to savvy anglers that many…
News & Tips: Alaskan Moose Hunting
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Alaskan Moose Hunting

Many hunters dream of hunting in Alaska. Some dream about chasing bears, while others dream about chasing caribou or moose. In September 2007, my dream of hunting in Alaska finally came true when I…
News & Tips: Pt. 4: Adult Deer Sex Ratio - Managing Land to Yield Mature, Huntable Deer...
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Pt. 4: Adult Deer Sex Ratio - Managing Land to Yield Mature, Huntable Deer

Part 4: Adult Deer Sex Ratio In this article I’ve been addressing a question posted on my Facebook page. The question was “What are your top 10 recommendations for managing land to yield mature,…
News & Tips: Changes in Deer Hunting Strategy: Fawn Predation...
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Changes in Deer Hunting Strategy: Fawn Predation

December 7, 2012 As I explained in my blog last week, Hunting Strategies: The Late Rut, my primary buck hunting strategy this time of year is geared around fawns. Female fawns reach puberty when…
News & Tips: SportDOG Brand TEK 1.0 Tracker & Trainer System...
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SportDOG Brand TEK 1.0 Tracker & Trainer System

The Tek 1.0 isn't bulky so even on small dogs like mine it fits well and doesn't weigh the dog down. If you are a hardcore hunter who uses hunting dogs to chase game animals or birds, you have…