There are two days I look forward to – the day I get my boat out in April and the day I put it away in November. You probably wonder why I would look forward to putting my rig away for the winter.…
Creek Chub lures have a rich history. Formed in 1906, this company created a plug called the Wigglefish that caught the world record largemouth, a bass weighing 22 pounds, 4 ounces. It also produced…
The more time we spend around whitetails, the more we realize they are cyclical animals. Nature has a certain rhythm and symmetry to it and whitetails are an integral part of it. They respond to the…
This Goose recipe stuffed with fig, cream cheese and pecans can be fancied up for the most elegant dinner party, or camped down to impress the toughest critics at the lodge. It should take one hour…
Light to moderate rain has very little effect on deer and they go about their business in the same manner as they would on a sunny day.
Heavy rains or thunderstorms will cause deer to bed down in a…
Snow-covered landscapes and frozen bodies of water have a deliberate way of changing a pike angler's methods and routines. Gone are the oversized spinnerbaits, cranks and spoons — the familiar tools…
A 28-inch long, medium-action jigging rod is a standard piece of gear for most ice anglers. Other options do exist, but today's rods are so sophisticated and plentiful that selecting the right ice-…
The leaves have completed their fall, exposing the tree skeleton; sure sign cold temps are on the horizon. A small percentage of avid tent campers are not intimidated by the chilling weather and keep…
I just made it back from my Indiana deer hunt.
I hunted with Archery Extreme Outfitters in Vevay, Ind., right on the Ohio River. Vevay is a small Indiana town with beautiful scenery.
Months before…
Every aspect of our society has become so pigeon holed, we all have become victims of the cookie cutter syndrome. If we see it on TV, or in a slick magazine, we copy it. It is called mass…
America loves hunting. Want to know how much? Check out this hunting infographic showing the how many, how much and how often of hunting in America.
To learn the details of a specific state, check…
Plano, IL (November 11, 2013) - Ice fishing in some snow-belt regions can get downright daunting. Thick snow blankets the hoarfrost, making hole to hole travel an adventure in itself, let alone…