Bill Cooper News & Tips

News & Tips: Jerkbait Time for Ozark Smallmouth
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Jerkbait Time for Ozark Smallmouth

The rigors of winter took their toll in the Missouri Ozarks. Frozen lakes and streams kept fishermen at bay for weeks.…
News & Tips: Mountain Bike for Turkeys
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Mountain Bike for Turkeys

Spring turkey hunting often involves hiking many miles, particularly if the gobblers do not cooperate. Or, if running…
News & Tips: Hybrid Striped Bass Fishing Tips
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Hybrid Striped Bass Fishing Tips

One of our nation's hardest fighting fish is the hybrid striped bass, which congregate in the free-flowing tailrace…
News & Tips: Dealing With Crowded Trout Parks on Opening Day...
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Dealing With Crowded Trout Parks on Opening Day

"Insane. I would never do that." The above words still ring in my ears each time I witness opening day of trout season…
News & Tips: Cold Weather Tactics for Lake of the Ozarks Crappie...
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Cold Weather Tactics for Lake of the Ozarks Crappie

Freezing cold weather may not be the ideal time to be crappie fishing in the minds of many people. Winter weather can…
News & Tips: Protect Your Fishing Electronics
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Protect Your Fishing Electronics

Fishing electronics are a valuable tool in today's world of fishing. They are also expensive and protecting your…
News & Tips: The Seven Sisters of Conservation
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The Seven Sisters of Conservation

North American hunters devised a system over 150 years ago which insures that wildlife thrives and is accessible to the…
News & Tips: Cooking Venison With Outdoor Celebrities...
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Cooking Venison With Outdoor Celebrities

Hordes of hunters have freezers bulging with venison. While the old standard venison standby recipes are delectable,…
News & Tips: Tips for an All-Day Sit
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Tips for an All-Day Sit

Several things can make sitting in a tree stand more tolerable, such as choosing a padded seat and a backrest. Deer…
News & Tips: The Future of Duck Hunting
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The Future of Duck Hunting

Many waterfowl hunters have reported their best year ever in the duck blind. It is certainly another banner year for…
News & Tips: Winter Trout Fishing
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Winter Trout Fishing

Deer season is over is here in Missouri. Waterfowl hunting continues, as does small game hunting. However, if you still…
News & Tips: Be Good to Your Tent, It Will Be Good to You...
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Be Good to Your Tent, It Will Be Good to You

Traditions run strong among deer hunters. I have a few iron clad traditions of my own. Camping in a tent during deer…