News & Tips

News & Tips: Grouper Ties S.C. State Record
4,990

Grouper Ties S.C. State Record

Cantey Smith of Mount Pleasant joined up with some friends to go bottom fishing offshore and reeled in a fish that ties a South Carolina state record. Smith is in his 50s and has fished all over…
News & Tips: How to Pick a Spotting Scope Buyer's Guide...
30,092

How to Pick a Spotting Scope Buyer's Guide

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…
Fooling a Whitetials nose is critical to success by Fooling a Whitetials nose is critical to success...
4,120

WIND, Your Best Bet to Staying Scent-Free

The evening sun made a soft halo over the combine as it penetrated the cloud of husk dust as the neighbor combed his corn field. It was November 6th, 2011, that I found myself situated at the base of…
News & Tips: What to Look for in Fly Fishing Vests & Fishing Packs...
8,108

What to Look for in Fly Fishing Vests & Fishing Packs

In order to handle the enormous amount of specialty items associated with fly fishing — floatant, indicators, tippet, fly boxes, etc. — a quality fishing vest is an investment in making your life on…
News & Tips: Read Buck Rubs Like A Pro
6,084

Read Buck Rubs Like A Pro

Article by Scott Bestul.I saw “Blades” only three times in four months. But I learned his favorite hangouts just the same, by studying his rubs. Eventually, the big 10 I named for G2s that looked…
News & Tips: Favorite Fall Hunting Clothing
6,041

Favorite Fall Hunting Clothing

If you're in need of new boots or camouflage clothing for this fall I've recently tested two offerings that I can highly recommend. Both come from well-established companies that have produced many…
News & Tips: A Guide to Choosing Bow Sights
13,505

A Guide to Choosing Bow Sights

Anyone who shoots a compound bow knows that a good sight is critical. Without it, you stand less of a chance of shooting tight groups or arrowing a deer in low light or at extreme ranges.   The…
News & Tips: A Guide to Finding the Right Shooting Rest for You...
8,429

A Guide to Finding the Right Shooting Rest for You

We all know that shooting from the offhand position is very unstable, and that we should try to avoid it. Some of us have actually gotten pretty good at getting in the habit of trying to get down…
News & Tips: Three Experts Pick Their Favorite Pre Rut Stands...
2,888

Three Experts Pick Their Favorite Pre Rut Stands

Three expert whitetail ­hunters—with more than 40 P&Y-Class bucks between them—reveal their top early-season stand locations. Article by Will Brantley. Brian Van Horn ?Years Hunting Whitetails:…
News & Tips: Keeping a Cool Cooler
5,207

Keeping a Cool Cooler

Outdoors enthusiasts can't change the weather, so the only option is to prepare and go with it. Warm weather creates a few tasks for campers, such as keeping drinks and foods cold. The amount of…
News & Tips: How to Build a Safe Campfire (video)
12,511

How to Build a Safe Campfire (video)

When people think of camping, the first image that comes to mind is probably of a group of friends or family members gathered around a blazing campfire, laughing, telling stories or roasting hot dogs…
News & Tips: Fishing Knot Library: How to Tie the Improved Clinch Knot...
45,743

Fishing Knot Library: How to Tie the Improved Clinch Knot

How to Tie Fishing Line: Improved Clinch Knot instructions The Improved Clinch is a time-tested and a very popular choice for tying terminal tackle to monofilament line. It is quick and easy to tie…