No fish in freshwater can match the ferocity and gluttonous feeding habits of the great northern pike. There is plenty of good pike fishing in the U.S., but often the most spectacular fishing comes…
Night fishing can be an exhilarating experience. It's a fun activity full of mystery and expectation. When will something take the bait? What will it be? Will I overcome it, or will it overcome me?…
The Timber Hitch is a useful knot especially when an object such as a log needs to be drug. For it to work properly, constant tension must be maintained. Slack and erratic pulling can loosen the knot…
How You Can Find Morel Mushrooms this Spring!
If you’re a spring turkey hunter, particularly in the Midwest, you’ve probably run across other hunters in the woods who are definitely not turkey…
6 Hunting Gear Items You Will Need to Get Started in Turkey Hunting
Like most any kind of outdoor pursuit, turkey hunting can be as simple or as complicated as you want to make it. If you’re just…
Getting as close to your targeted turkey as possible before making your first call is one of the most significant advantages that you can have when trying to call to a gobbler. When a hunter is able…
Each winter, thousands of anglers make their way to Lake Mille Lacs in Minnesota for exceptional walleye fishing through the ice. This 132,516-acre lake reaches 42 feet in depth, with many gravel…
On a clear, calm day from a prominent ridge you can hear a turkey gobble a mile away. But how many clear, calm days do you encounter during spring turkey season?
A few, yes. But quite often,…
The bowline is historically known as a boating knot, but can be a valuable knot for anglers too. It forms a single loop and will not tighten or slip under strain. The bowline is often used to give…
Caring for a Pocket Knife is Simple, But Important
A quality pocket knife like a Case knife or Buck knife is meant to last for decades, even generations. But if you want to pass a favorite knife…
While their popularity has slipped in recent years with the rise in deer and turkey numbers, many sportsmen still pursue gray and fox squirrels, especially as deer seasons wind down in winter.…
by Dave Landahl
Ott DeFoe’s star has been on the rise for the last several years. With winning tournaments and charming crowds with his amiable personality, DeFoe has pretty much everything a sponsor…
