Folks who don’t ice fish think that there is nothing more to the sport than going out on the ice, drilling a hole, and catching fish. That is certainly one way to go about it, but the odds are high…
Several things can make sitting in a tree stand more tolerable, such as choosing a padded seat and a backrest.
Deer hunters are a fidgety lot. All know that sitting on a stand all day long maximizes…
Years ago, I had an interesting conversation with a very good fly angler who routinely took a lot of big brook trout out of northern Ontario's fabled Nipigon River. This was a guy who lived within…
The lake whitefish, a member of the trout/salmon family Salmonidae, has long been a mainstay of local fisherman on Lake Superior because of their exceptional flavor. Ice anglers accidently catch…
When a cold front hits the family farm, GrowingDeer.tv team member Alec McAlpine knew exactly where he needed to be! Watch this episode to see him tag a giant Indiana buck when he walks into the corn…
Technology evolves so quickly: It seems like just yesterday, hunters were only beginning to utilize global positioning system (GPS) units as tools for the hunt. Now, hunters have access to powerful…
Suspending jerkbaits like Rapala's X-Rap, XCalibur's Xs4 Stickbait, Lucky Craft's Pointer and Bomber's Suspending Pro Long A aren't just outstanding bass lures. In specific river situations, fished…
Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris’ conservation ethics runs deep. He first learned to love the outdoors at an early age while floating and fishing Ozark streams with his father, John A. Morris. As…
Sanibel Island and Pine Island Sound offer wonderful year-round fishing. Yet like many North American destinations, different fish species "peak" at various times of the year. Since my plan was to…
Many hunters and fishermen are well acquainted with the solunar theory – the idea that the activity of game and fish is influenced heavily according to the position of the sun and the moon.…
Across the country, certain states possess uncommon hunting laws that may surprise you. From Sunday hunting bans to trail camera restrictions, check out a few of these unique laws below:
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The windchill index is used to calculate how cold air feels on exposed skin, taking into account the actual air temperature as well as the speed of the wind.
Understanding the windchill, its effects…
