Retrievers are amazing animals. They crash through icy marshes and cornfield snowdrifts without a single complaint. They’ll take everything Mother Nature has to throw at them and still return with…
Throughout January, February, and March many dedicated walleye fishermen traverse hundreds of miles of ice tracking the movements of giant schools of fish. I feel blessed to take part in this…
After enduring months of hunting pressure on sprawling lakes, bays and sounds, there’s nothing a late-season duck wants more than a quiet, secluded spot to hide out. Small, neglected potholes and…
Sometimes it's more of a trick to get the hooks OUT of a fish than it is to get them in. When practicing catch and release, removing hooks quickly and with minimal damage is important. It's a big…
Tarpon fishing is rarely easy, but persistence and the right gear can lead to a gill-rattling, 6-foot silver king busting through the surface on the end of your line. Even the threat of that…
When it comes to gear, most fly anglers have no shortage of items on their wish lists. If you’re anything like me, fine fly rods and reels reside somewhere near the top. The first three on my list…
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Radio, which is broadcasting from the 2015 Dallas Safari Club convention, features the biggest hunting celebs and their daughters. Listeners can hear the inside stories…
Some of the best meals I’ve ever had were at hunting camp. Whether we have the luxury of a full kitchen or are working directly over a hot campfire, or camp stove, there’s something special…
If you’re like me, you detest the thought of going to the gym. The only thing that’s worse is paying the outrageous monthly fees. I tried this once and felt more guilt than good health from my…
Don’t let an empty bank account keep you from a great hard water outing. These items can make all the difference on tough days, and at under $5 each you can still afford to pack some beverages…
With many different types of scissors available to the avid fly tier, trying to pick out a quality pair is not as easy as it might sound. Different sizes, styles and lengths can all effect how…
By midwinter on many bodies of water, walleye location can often trend towards off shore structure and in many cases, deep structure. With the advent of GPS map chips, more anglers are discovering…
