At last, you finally made the big purchase. You now own your very own compound bow! What's the next step? Adding accessories of course — no bow is complete without a few of the many accessories…
Despite a long history of being hunted, trapped, poisoned and hated, coyotes are more abundant than ever. They readily adapted to the encroachments of mankind and are often the culprits behind the…
Perch through the ice are one of life's greatest pleasures. For many seasoned ice anglers, it's a back-to-basics approach to fishing — standard and simple rigs, large schools of fish, and delicious…
It's tough nowadays to find an abundant, delicious, easy-to-catch, hard-fighting, heavyweight sportfish that doesn't draw a lot of attention. And drum fans would just as soon keep it that way. Drum…
Yes, it happens every year. A few lucky deer hunters stumble out on opening day without any preparation, find a stump to sit on or a tree to lean back against and wind up shooting a trophy whitetail…
Christmas is one of the best times of year to be with your family. It’s an opportunity to spend quality time with one another, expressing your love and appreciation for your family members and…
At the roar of my single-barrel 12-gauge Stevens shotgun, an enormous cloud of dry October dust enveloped the cottontail rabbit bounding full speed across my Dad's cut soybean field. Rowdy, the…
Of all the different fly styles and patterns available for bass, none is more exhilarating to fish than the Foam Bass Popper. Just the thought of a largemouth breaking the surface for a popper makes…
Big, open water is the domain of diver ducks like canvasbacks, redheads, bluebills, ringnecks, buffleheads and goldeneyes. However, seeking out smaller lakes and reservoirs and applying the right…
Of all the various mayfly species (about 2,500 worldwide) that inhabit our rivers and lakes, most can be characterized as small, brown and living on or near the bottom during some point of their life…
No other fly fishing fly lure has been carried as far and wide and across as many continents as the wooly bugger. If you plan on fly-fishing lakes, wooly buggers are a must-have for your fly box, and…
Fishing and working a weight-laden jigging spoon can score hefty fish from the hidden depths, yet it can also put a heavy strain on forearms, wrists and shoulders. Lures can also be shaken free from…
