Getting out on the water to boat and fish is one of the best ways to enjoy the outdoors and spend time with your family. But sometimes, finding the time and the right place to fish can be a…
When it comes to everyday household objects, sometimes there’s more to them than meets the eye.
Below, take a look at several everyday objects that can be repurposed in new, innovative ways and used…
E. F. Schumacher coined the phrase "small is beautiful" to refer to economics, but his saying lends itself well to ultra-finesse tactics for panfish. Today there are an array of Lilliputian ice…
Now that another busy hunting season is mostly behind us (although hunting season never really ends!), I've had some time to reflect on another year of terrific experiences and great memories made,…
In an earlier blog entry I discussed using feather trebles to modify lures. Of course, feathers work well when added to spoon hooks for ice fishing, but in this entry I want to share a similar…
Prepared raccoon pelts are great gifts or you can get extra cash at the fur market.
Trapping predators benefits prey populations and rewards the trapper! In this episode we go to a local…
Coyote hunting has really become a very scientific sport in the past few years. Not only have our electronic calling abilities gone from heavy batteries with cassette tapes and 50 feet or more of…
Duck calling is definitely a work of art. I would also submit that it can be an acquired skill. I'm not as seasoned a duck hunter as others, although I love duck hunting and one of my New Year's…
Experienced land managers are big fans of working in the woods in winter. Frozen ground is easy to get around on (no mud or ruts) and a snow cover protects the forest floor from human impact. Trees…
If you're looking to extend your hunting now that deer seasons have mostly closed, consider an outing focused on the humble cottontail. In many states rabbits are open through February or later.
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Though hunting dogs and water dogs are naturally built to thrive out in the field and on the water, a few creature comforts can help to keep them happier and safer in these environments.
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Catching largemouth bass through the hardened surface of Northern lakes (where legal) is an exercise in fun, thrills and excitement. While most ice angler's turn to panfish or walleye to whet their…
