Arctic grayling (Thymallus arcticus) are a special species of fish that were originally found throughout the Madison and Gallatin rivers within Yellowstone National Park. Over the last few decades…
At first glance, many of the issues facing hunters and anglers today seem overwhelmingly complex. On topics as diverse as ATV use to public land development, climate change to predator management,…
By Tom Keer for TakeMeFishing.org
Every time I go fishing I expect to catch fish. Some days I catch a lot while other days I catch squat. Every time I go boating I expect to return to the dock. So…
Lots of how-to's and the story of an old buck named Split Brow!A buck we estiamte to be 7 years old has shown up on our Reconyx Trail Cameras. He will be number one on our hit list this year! In this…
It seemed like ages since I'd been to Bud N' Mary's. From where I stand now, looking back over proverbial oceans of time I recall being poled across the flats of Flamingo by Captain Joe Stephens in…
Most bass fishermen will agree that the good ole days of fishing jerkbaits is right now.
A Lucky-Craft Sammy hard-bodied jerkbait fooled this big largemouth bass in the early summer.
"A lot has…
Study after study has demonstrated that bears, coyotes, and even bobcats prey heavily on fawns. Coyotes seem to be getting the most attention by hunters and for good reason. Coyote populations are…
The evolution of my gun collecting has gone something like this: As a child, my first gun was a BB gun, but I soon graduated to a pellet rifle. As an adolescent, my grandfather bought me a brand new…
"It's only easy when it's easy. And most times, it's not that easy."
My uncle used to say that about crappie fishing. It was his way of telling me not to get discouraged when things got tough. …
As I write this blog there's a heat-wave in Southern Ontario. Humidity is high. Last week's gusty weather has given way to a few days of light wind. It's during these dog days of summer that I…
Age is an important measure of the trophy when it comes to whitetails. In some parts of the country, a nice 1 ½- or 2 ½-year-old buck might out-score this very mature one I shot during the 2012…
Getting wet is part of fishing. Whether it's the splashback after crashing through a wave or a steady spring rain, you're gonna get wet. Quality rain gear is your best defense. Luckily, there is a…
