Selecting a good all-round deer gun can be a daunting task for sure. Some hunters prefer a super-accurate long-range rifle, but such rifles typically are heavy, with long barrels. If you must carry…
When I received my new BlackOut hub style ground blind, I was extremely impressed with the ease of operation.
Within seconds after reading the instructions, I had the blind opened in my living room…
How to Tie Fishing Line: Blood Knot Instructions
Used for joining two lines together, the Blood Knot is a tried and true fishing knot and a favorite of fly fishermen. The strength of the knot is…
Every fly angler, at one point or another, finds him or herself in the market for yet another fly rod. The reasons might include an upgrade to better quality or simply finding a rod designed for a…
When going up against today's hard-pressured, discriminating trout it may seem like "attractor flies" that don't imitate a specific insect would be a poor choice. The best trout attractor flies…
One of my Facebook friends recently posted this gripe (disguised as a question): “It’s how many months until deer season?” Based on the comments that followed, hunting season can’t get here fast…
Although we seldom encounter issues putting food in our mouth, in the underwater world, fish will often miss or short strike baits with regularity. It's a fact of life in fishing. But having a throw…
Why you should forget conventional antler-clashing wisdom. Article by Dave Hurteau You’ve heard the standard advice touting realism in rattling: To begin each rattling sequence, rake the antlers…
Years ago when a person wanted to teach kids to fish, they cut a switch off a tree, whittled off the nubs, tied a string and hook on the end, dug worms, and away they went.You can still do it that…
In the world of hunting, nothing compares to the thrill of taking down big game.
Though none of the infamous "Big Five" game—African elephant, Cape buffaloes, leopards, lions and rhinoceroses—are…
Taking in the beauty of a waterfall is an experience that commands the attention of the senses -- from the view of the tumbling waters, to the feel of the cool mist, to calming white noise of the…
It’s summertime, and that means long, relaxing evenings, grilling out and best of all, vacations.
The average American spends $1,180 on a vacation—an eye-popping number for some households.
To take…
