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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: How to Hunt this Week
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Pt. 2: Nutrition - Managing Land to Yield Mature, Huntable Deer

Part 2: Nutrition. I started addressing a question posted on my Facebook page about how to manage land to yield mature, huntable deer. The subject of that article was how important age is to…
News & Tips: Garmin eTrex 20 Handheld GPS Unit
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Garmin eTrex 20 Handheld GPS Unit

Garmin eTrex 20 Handheld GPS Unit Compact, dependable and relatively inexpensive handheld GPS units serve a multitude of functions well beyond helping get you safely back to the truck at day's end.…
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: Pt. 1: Age - Managing Land to Yield Mature, Huntable Deer...
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Pt. 1: Age - Managing Land to Yield Mature, Huntable Deer

Part 1: Age. I received a very good question on my Facebook page. Dan Dealy asked “Dr. Woods, what are your TOP TEN recommendations for managing land (and wildlife) to yield mature, huntable deer?”…
News & Tips: Pt. 3: Cover - Managing Land to Yield Mature, Huntable Deer...
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Pt. 3: Cover - Managing Land to Yield Mature, Huntable Deer

Part 3: Cover. I’ve been addressing a question posted on my Facebook page. I discussed the importance of age (Part 1) and nutrition (Part 2) in managing land to yield mature, huntable bucks. Next…
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…
News & Tips: Hair Jigs in Fall's Cold Water and Four Must Have Bucktail Tips...
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Hair Jigs in Fall's Cold Water and Four Must Have Bucktail Tips

Given the huge range of soft bodies available to adorn leadhead jigs, it's of little surprise that bucktail jigs, once standard fare, see little use by the majority of today's anglers. The cost of…