Spring

News & Tips: Carp on the Fly
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Carp on the Fly

March 15, 2014
Every year, as the spring flows slowly settle out of our favorite bodies of water, you'll find dozens of anglers fighting for river real-estate in hopes of catching a few early-season trout. As fun…
News & Tips: Five Amazing Camping Destinations
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Five Amazing Camping Destinations

March 14, 2014
Whether you like to get a good night’s sleep in an air-conditioned RV camper or pitch your own tent there are a number of campgrounds across the United States that are great for all kinds of families…
News & Tips: National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Convention...
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National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Convention

March 10, 2014
Feb. 14-16, I was in Nashville, Tenn., for the NWTF National Convention. Lots of folks had a tough time getting there because of the major snow storm back east.  This year, I was honored to emcee the…
News & Tips: Spring Wood Duck Box Maintenance Tips
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Wood Duck Nesting Box Spring Maintenance Tips

March 2, 2014
Especially in the southeastern states, the wood duck plays an important role as one of the top ducks in the hunter's bag. The federal limit per day per hunter for wood ducks was raised from two…
News & Tips: Underappreciated Sauger
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Underappreciated Sauger

February 24, 2014
The Rodney Dangerfield of the perch family, the sauger provides excellent angling opportunities during the early spring, despite the lack of respect shown its way. Saugers are a close relative of the…
Duck Nesting Box Instructions
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DIY Wood Duck Nest Boxes

February 21, 2014
Try This Do-it-Yourself Duck Nesting Box Project from Ducks Unlimited Graphic by Ducks UnlimtedThis is a great fun project for you and your kids that puts conservation in your hands. DU has created…
News & Tips: FREE Bass Pro Shops Spring Fishing Classic 2014...
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FREE Bass Pro Shops Spring Fishing Classic 2014

February 20, 2014
Free Bass Pro Shops Spring Fishing Classic events feature pro anglers, seminars, and kids’ activities The Spring Fishing Classic provides adults, children and families the chance to learn how to fish…
News & Tips: Examples of Turkey Sounds for Calling Turkey...
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Examples of Turkey Sounds for Calling Turkey

February 3, 2014
Spring turkey hunting season is nearly here – how have you started to prepare for the season? Hopefully in addition to doing some scouting, engaging in research and working on getting your shotgun…
News & Tips: Bass Pro Shops Honors U.S. Troops at Coca-Cola 600...
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Bass Pro Shops Honors U.S. Troops at Coca-Cola 600

May 23, 2013
(Springfield, MO)—May 23, 2013— As we head into Memorial Day weekend, Bass Pro Shops would like to again say thank you to all of the men and women in our armed forces and their families who serve our…
News & Tips: Will Cicadas Affect Your Fishing? (infographic)...
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Will Cicadas Affect Your Fishing? (infographic)

May 15, 2013
When parts of the U.S. experiences an explosion of cicadas there might be some concern fishing would be impacted. This insect only emerges every 10-17 years, but there are different "broods" around…
News & Tips: How to Take Advantage of the Topwater Bite During Cicada Season...
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How to Take Advantage of the Topwater Bite During Cicada Season

May 10, 2013
As cicadas began to descend on Northeastern states such as my native Pennsylvania, veteran anglers like me get excited.  Why? These billions of Brood II cicadas—thumb-sized insects that emerge from…
News & Tips: Pre-Season Smallmouth on the Gasconade River...
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Pre-Season Smallmouth on the Gasconade River

May 9, 2013
Will Rollins, of Vienna, Missouri, has spent his entire life in that little central Missouri hill town. Much of his time, however, he spent happily chasing smallmouth bass on the nearby Gasconade…