One of the traditions we have at The Proving Grounds is to take a final picture of all our furs before they are sent for tanning. In this episode check out all the pelts plus a new product we are…
In many parts of the ice belt there's still lots of ice on lakes, but the end of the hard-water season is fast approaching. This bookend phase is one my favorite times of the year to wet a line.…
Imagine yourself exploring and fishing a small, tranquil stream — lost in your own world, yet in the thick of trout country. Cascading waterfalls, riverbank critters and satisfying solitude are yours…
The Egg Sucking Leech is on the top of the author's list for the most productive and versatile patterns for early season trout. Driving home from a meeting the other day I was pleasantly…
When bass fishing legend Ray Scott began experimenting with seeds to improve the health and antler growth of the deer on his property many years ago, his efforts took him ultimately to one type of…
White bass are one of our most popular gamefish and the most exciting time to fish for them is during their annual spring spawning run up streams and rivers across America.
When water temperatures…
Soft swimbaits took the fishing world by storm a number of years ago. They instantly became a game changer. Primarily thought of as bass baits, their alluring and seductive tail cadence — coupled…
I was one mile into the second 5-mile hike for the day, completing GPS and map work for a regional hiking guidebook I was writing. The trail lead to a abrupt, uphill climb, causing me to lean forward…
When it comes to finding largemouth bass during the summer — when many fish vacate the shallows for the food, cover and stability offered by deeper offshore areas — few offerings are as effective as…
Steven discusses the potentially catastrophic effects of the proposed Pebble Mine in Alaska's Bristol Bay.
• At stake is an ecosystem that supports the finest wild salmon habitat on Earth. Each year…
Dennis Jasper identified a need among children of single parents and children with disabilities. Thus began the Kids Need a Place to Start outdoor program in St. James, Mo., in 2008. Jasper has not…
I like it when my guide fishes with me on a booked trip. That's particularly true when I'm the only client, as was the case on a recent outing. The more baits in the water, the quicker we'll find a…
