I lived the end of an era in shotgun hunting. Old men, old guns and a way of life drifted into the fog of time during the 1950s and 60s. Quail were plentiful on the Mississippi River delta farms.…
Survey a group of traditional archers about whether they use shooting gloves or tabs and you'll get a fairly even split.
The reason is simple: both have their inherent advantages.
Gloves are more…
For years, you’ve dreamed about owning a boat. You’ve scrimped, saved, and borrowed. Now, you’re finally ready to do some serious bass boat shopping. Whether you're going to buy today or you're just…
If you enjoy fishing, you should practice catch and release.
While it may seem counterintuitive, releasing your catch back into the wild increases the odds you’ll be able to fish again a year from…
Follow good fishing courtesies.
Every sport comes with its own unique code of etiquette—whether it’s written or unwritten. No golfer would ever dream of disrupting another golfer’s lie. In tennis,…
Bruce Kastner with a trophy smallmouth bass he caught while fishing with Mark Zona on Elk Lake in Michigan.
It was a trip of a lifetime for Bruce Kastner and his wife Sarah. As winners of the 2012…
Congregated on the bottom of trout streams throughout the Midwest are a special variety of aquatic invertebrates called caddisflies. After the early season flood of mayfly hatches, caddisflies become…
During mid- and late-summer's typically low flow, river walleyes will be found in surprisingly shallow water, often in "flat riffles" that other angler bypass.
Flat riffles are river stretches that…
Quality hiking socks are just as important as proper fitting hiking boots to ensure comfort on the trails.
Properly fitting hiking socks are one of the most important pieces of outdoor equipment.…
With the heavy pressure most public areas are subjected to, it's a rare sportsman who hasn't thought of buying his own hunting land. If you own the land you can manage the deer how you like; let…
In this episode we bring you one last turkey hunt and share food plot tips for two common pests: Heath and Lindsey Martin decide to take advantage of the long lasting turkey season in Kansas where…
Alongside apple pie and baseball, few things evoke the American ethos more than camping. It can be a time to relax and reconnect with friends and family—all in the simplicity and beauty of nature. …
