With all the hubbub surrounding fall activities like bobbing for apples, corn mazes, pumpkin carvings, hay rides and so forth, a really awesome form of fall fun can get lost in the shuffle. Yes, we’…
As the elk season was approaching, I found myself procrastinating like all the other years in the past. Child care, bills, and the gear I still needed for the trip weighed heavy on my mind.…
Nothing gives a hunter a reason to smile like the onset of the fall rut. The rut remains the best time to snag a mature buck as they are more likely to move in daylight and will respond to a hunters…
Cold fronts generally aren’t the greatest news for any fishing, other than the fact that pre-frontal conditions usually bring a feeding spree as barometric pressure drops. Following this, though,…
Steam from a fresh, aromatic, much needed, first cup of coffee fogged my glasses as I took the first sip. I sat on the balcony of White River Trout Lodge at first light and enjoyed the mist rising…
A climbing treestand can be an extremely helpful piece of gear to have during deer season, as one provides a hunter with improved visibility and a strong vantage point. Plus, climbing treestands are…
Wild boars are non-native species to the United States. They were introduced to the U.S. in the 1500s and now inhabit more than half the states in the country. Wild hogs are considered to be a…
Goodbye, summer. Goodbye, hiking, swimming, fishing, and camping? No way! Most people think that camping season ends on Labor Day— but that is just not true. There are many reasons to camp later…
Deer season can be a great test -- a test of your tracking and shooting skills, a test of your patience and understanding of your environment, and a test of your physical mettle. This last one --…
If you are a first-time elk hunter, follow these guidelines carefully to have a successful hunt.
Plan Ahead for Your Elk Hunt
This is not to be taken lightly.
Health is first and foremost: Get in…
Ever wonder which states offer the best Fall hunting for waterfowl, deer, elk, wild hogs and more? With this handy map you'll wonder no more.
For your Fall and early Winter hunting needs, Bass Pro…
Autumn is that all too short season between late summer and fall. Dear to the hearts of shotgunners, autumn is a magical time in the field. It is a time of harvest for farmers and hunters alike.…
