Like so many other hunters, the first game I ever shot as a kid was with a Daisy BB and pellet rifle. I wreaked havoc on many a small furred or feathered critter with that pump air gun until it…
Most recreational fisherman take trips out to their favorite waters, not to just to chase the big one, but rather to catch fish that they can bring home for dinner. Deep frying, baking and barbecuing…
Especially in the southeastern states, the wood duck plays an important role as one of the top ducks in the hunter's bag. The federal limit per day per hunter for wood ducks was raised from two…
The Jitterbug and Beetle Spin — a pair of time-tested lures.
Since 1938, the Jitterbug drives largemouths wild as a topwater bait.
The Jitterbug
Born in Akron, Ohio, in 1893, Fred Arbogast became a…
A couple hours dedicated to insure both boat and trailer are ready for the water is a wise investment in time, one likely to pay dividends in hassle-free boating and fishing throughout the season.…
As anglers, we invest a lot of money in our gear, with fishing rods often leading the pack. Although built strong, they are at their most weak and tangle-prone when in transit to and from the lake,…
The basics can never be emphasized enough. In the act of fish-catching, it is not the bells, whistles, tricks, twists, scents or latest lures that really matter. Gadgets help. And, at times, fish…
One April I was giving my new aluminum boat a test run in a nearby tailrace. After running several miles upstream, I decided to try out the trolling motor. Just as I lowered the troller into the…
The rigors of winter took their toll in the Missouri Ozarks. Frozen lakes and streams kept fishermen at bay for weeks. There are not a lot of ice fishermen in the Ozarks.
Change is in the wind,…
Canting helps keep the upper bow limb out of the way so it won't obstruct your view of the target.
It's not uncommon to hear people talk about a can-do attitude. But, in traditional archery, and…
Thinking about all the different equipment/materials a beginner fly tier needs to start tying, a quality fly tying vise should be on top of the list. Vises have evolved drastically over the last few…
Since it first opened its doors last summer, the NRA National Sporting Arms Museum at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Springfield, MO., has attracted more than 227,000 guests with its impressive…
