Hunting over food plots has become standard operating procedure for most landowner/hunters. Fall food plots concentrate deer and frankly make it a little easier to take that buck of a lifetime or…
For simply going out and having a fun day on the water without traveling a great distance or spending much money, it's hard to find a more obliging quarry than the humble bluegill.
While often…
In the world of big game hunting, bagging a moose is a great thrill.
With antler spreads that can span nearly 70 inches and body weights that can eclipse half a ton, moose—among North America’s…
When I received my new BlackOut hub style ground blind, I was extremely impressed with the ease of operation.
Within seconds after reading the instructions, I had the blind opened in my living room…
Age is an important measure of the trophy when it comes to whitetails. In some parts of the country, a nice 1 ½- or 2 ½-year-old buck might out-score this very mature one I shot during the 2012…
Alongside apple pie and baseball, few things evoke the American ethos more than camping. It can be a time to relax and reconnect with friends and family—all in the simplicity and beauty of nature. …
This is the second part of a two-part series covering the basics of turkey hunting, including specialized gear and safety. In Part 1, we covered the rules and tactics.
The Gear
Calls
Mouth diaphragm…
Any hunter who has ever heard the thunderous gobble of a nearby male turkey knows why turkey hunting is one of the most exciting pursuits that a sportsman can undertake. However, to the newcomer, the…
As effective as flies are for duping large trout, inline spinnerbait have a unique way of persuading lackadaisical fish to bite. Spinner fishing is not a foreign technique for most anglers, and many…
I would have never thought that on Dec. 26, of all days, I would come face to face with my nemesis. The buck I'd been hunting for the last 90 days shows up at one o’clock in the afternoon, broadside…
Caddis fly patterns are some of the most productive patterns that fly fisherman can try and imitate. The majority of a trout's respected diet is aquatic invertebrates and one of the most numerous…
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…