Hunters, while it's a mistake to become obsessed with what a deer's antlers would score, there are many valid reasons to be interested in this measurement of the rack an animal carries. For one thing…
As an avid duck hunter in northern Wisconsin, I thought that I knew what good duck hunting was all about. I can still remember jumping ponds or sitting on the shores of Lake Superior working hard to…
A band of tight flying blue-winged teal buzzed down the far shore of the small lake. I whispered to my hunting buddy to get ready. Our pair of Labrador retrievers trembled with excitement.
Just as I…
Some of the top deer hunting states in America don't allow rifle hunting for deer, including monster buck hotspots like Iowa, Illinois and Ohio. If you want to hunt one of these whitetail meccas and…
Seeing a bear while hunting is always thrilling. Sometimes it's a good thrill like seeing your first bald eagle. Other times it's a scary thrill, like seeing a rattlesnake coiled near your feet.…
The Delta region of southeast Missouri is home to thousands of acres of rice fields, many of which are flooded for waterfowl season.
Scott Downing blew a truly southern style highball call to a…
How to Tie a Bowline on a Bight Knot
This rope knot forms a bowline (secure loop) in the middle of a line. Useful when you want a non-slip loop but a free end is not handy or to provide two loops in…
Ask a half dozen duck hunting veterans to set decoys for the same spot and conditions, and chances are the result would be six different layouts. Setting decoys is a very subjective "art." Each…
We asked some of our fishing Pros what kind of knots they prefer to use and under what conditions. As is often the case, they came through with some helpful tips. Here are a few how-to-tie fishing…
The warm sunshine of a late September afternoon had faded away. Cool air settled into the hillside flat where my ground blind stood. After scanning the area around my blind, I slowly stretched to…
If you are like myself, getting ready for duck hunting season can be a little chaotic trying to get everything in finished up like decoys, dog training and scouting for birds. Even though these are…
How to Tie Fishing Line: Perfection Loop Fishing Knot Instructions
Strong and effective, the Perfection Loop knot is a favorite for tying a loop at the end of the fishing line. Besides being strong…
