When it comes to squirrel hunting, I'm a rifleman. Sure I see the practicality in using a shotgun, especially in the early season when the foliage is up and the squirrels are in the trees; but, the…
In the fall season, many changes in the environment have begun to take place — especially in the rivers and streams. Subtle cues such as water temperature, level and clarity trigger a massive…
"You take them."
"No, you take them."
"But I took them last time."
"That's OK. Take them anyway."
"I'd rather not."
"But I insist."
"I'll be glad to take them if you all don't want 'em."
"Whaaat?"
A…
Wood duck hunting has a special place in my heart. The first bird I ever shot was a drake woody that catapulted out of the pickerel weeds just ahead of my canoe. The memory of that duck, rising…
Article by Bill Vaznis.In that frantic period just before the peak rut, when does are running in every direction from prying noses, calling bucks away from their playing-hard-to-get girlfriends may…
Boat launch activity can range from placid to pandemonium — or anywhere in between. Line-ups and on-the-ramp mishaps can send impatient individual's stress-levels soaring; conversely a vacant launch…
Archery season is happening or about to begin for many deer hunters across the nation. In this episode: tips on scouting out the big bucks and how to decide where to hang your stand. Plus check out…
Flatheads are the sumos of fresh water fishing . Ten- to 20-pounders are common, and catfish 5 feet long weighing 140 pounds have been caught in recent times. In North America, only blue cats, white…
Things are changing in the world of turkey hunting — a sport that's more popular than ever before. Increased popularity has prompted the creation of new products designed to help hunters succeed in…
Bow hunting is a close game. You peer through the nearby maze of tree limbs and leaves and down into the brush below a tree stand, looking for a deer on a nearby trail, possibly pausing to feed on…
Whether they involve roasting, grilling, stewing or frying, the final outcome of most venison recipes is a spicy- or savory-flavored dish.
While these preparation methods are certainly…
The deer-hair popper landed beside the lily pads with an audible splat. It bobbed for a second and, before the ripples had even subsided, the water beneath opened up and the fly disappeared within a…
