The murmur of 10,000 feeding snow geese echoed across the 2,000 acre corn field. Our hunting trio sat in my pickup truck along the highway plotting an approach to the mass of white birds 400 yards…
The early morning gobble startled me as I drifted off. I'd been up since 4 a.m. and daylight was slow to arrive. I had brought a complete arsenal of calls that I owned — store bought and custom…
Sure, you’ve heard of chili cook offs, rib cook offs and chowder cook offs. But how about a squirrel cook off?
While the idea of cooking up squirrels is certainly nothing new to those who hunt the…
How to Tie Fishing Line: Non-Slip Loop Knot Instructions
The Non-Slip Mono Loop is also known as the “Kreh Loop” as it has been popularized by fishing legend Lefty Kreh. As its name suggests it…
While technically easy to prepare for, my first black bear bowhunt proved to be more of a lesson in black bear research than I imagined. Here are some basic pointers to help you prepare for your…
When trying to identify ducks, hunters must observe several things. Differences in size, shape, plumage patterns, colors, wingbeat, flocking behavior, voice and habitat all help separate one species…
Fall turkey hunting is not surrounded by the hype and glamour of the spring turkey hunting season.
"Fall turkey hunting provides an exhilarating time to be in the woods," said world renowned turkey…
When you encourage a young person to try archery, you're doing much more than simply introducing them to a new hobby or sport. You alone have the potential to ensure a thriving future for archery and…
There's a great organization that few outdoorsmen know about. It's called G.A.S.S. — the Gar Angler's Sporting Society. The gentleman who started it is, like me, a gar -fishing aficionado. He's been…
With snow goose populations are out of control, these migrating geese provide untold hunting opportunities for waterfowl hunters. With a basic understanding of these wary birds and how to hunt them…
It was one of those perfect upland hunting moments. The ruffed grouse flushed from the wild grapes with Callie, my English springer spaniel, snapping at its tail feathers. As those panicked wing…
Spotting scopes like this Oculus spotting scope not only allow you to spot game from greater distances, but also allow you to size up a potential trophy from a few miles away.
Binoculars are…
