If you’re at all like me, you’re interested in anything that can make you a better hunter. One key piece of equipment is an ATV.
If you have one parked in your garage, there’s a good chance you…
How often have we as hunters sat in our deer stand, wind blowing the wrong direction, hoping that the animals won’t pick up on us? I have to admit, there have been more times than I can remember.…
When the lawyer handed us the deed, our dream became a reality. My wife, Becky, and I had worked hard, saved, and finally bought 117 acres to live on. Best of all, 80 acres of it was big, mature…
Next time you head for the turkey woods, take some wings with you—not the BBQ kind, but a real turkey wing from a past successful hunt.
Wings have been used for a long time by turkey hunters to make…
With the turkey population at an all-time high across America, you have a pretty good chance of coming across a dominant gobbler traveling with hens, jakes, and subordinate gobblers. Even though it’s…
If you want to be a good turkey hunter, you need to learn good woodsmanship. It’s as important, or maybe more so, than being a good caller. Woodmanship skills will help you entice a gobbler to an…
Sleet and snow stung my face. A foot of powder covered the ground and the wind whipped through the spruce forest. For a moment I let my thoughts drift to the low country, where spring was on its way…
Feral hogs have now invaded at least 39 states, including Hawaii, and four Canadian provinces. So, how do you know if pesky pigs have staked claim to your neck of the woods? Here are four surefire…
After enduring months of hunting pressure on sprawling lakes, bays and sounds, there’s nothing a late-season duck wants more than a quiet, secluded spot to hide out. Small, neglected potholes and…
Some of the best meals I’ve ever had were at hunting camp. Whether we have the luxury of a full kitchen or are working directly over a hot campfire, or camp stove, there’s something special…
If you’re like me, you detest the thought of going to the gym. The only thing that’s worse is paying the outrageous monthly fees. I tried this once and felt more guilt than good health from my…
The memory, much like the ice that was hanging from my moustache that day, remains crystal clear. I had been sitting in that treestand for several hours in late December during the most bitter winter…
