Here we are, and it’s already February. If the weather holds consistent with the way it has been going, this should be a great fishing month. I can remember many years ago when we had a mild winter…
Cold, snowy weather drives some hikers into their homes to stoke the fires until spring. That's unfortunate, as winter hiking reveals the natural world in a beautiful state well worth the effort to…
Too many times, fishermen go to the lake and find the lake covered in rolling waves or at least a strong wind that makes it uncomfortable to be on the water. They pack up their gear and head back…
Coyotes that will charge in eagerly to investigate a dying-rabbit call are becoming increasingly hard to find. If you like to hunt and kill coyotes today, you'll need to up your offerings, enthusiasm…
Leadhead jigs and wintertime river walleye fishing go together like fresh fillets and beer batter. Being most efficient with leadhead jigs means paying attention to a few details.
Weight. Whether you…
All of us want to take the best pictures of our fishing to achieve those lasting memories and give our friends and families some real enjoyment. Here are some of the starting basics to consider.…
Raging winds swept across the Gallatin Range as we stepped out of spike camp high atop North Mountain. We had fortified ourselves with pancakes, eggs, bacon and coffee and now, thanks to our camp…
As much of Canada and the U.S. now sit under a blanket of snow, next whitetail season may seem like a distant vision for many of us. But some midwestern states, such as Ohio and Iowa, have late…
The essential gear you need to ice panfish isn't extensive. An assortment of baits, a light action rod and a good auger are the key ingredients. Spicing up this menagerie are sophisticated tools,…
It is no secret that Americans are obsessed with firearms. The right to keep and bear arms has been a part of the American way for well over 200 years.
The greatest way to strengthen an American…
I was looking through the Bassmaster magazine the other day and flipped to where they show the pictures of the big bass that have been caught. And sure enough, my theory holds true: I believe nine of…
Much has been written about how walleyes react to light. In general, they are more active during periods of low light. And a surface chop diffuses light.
On the sunniest of days, a slight chop will…
