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Construction efforts to remove the Coopers Mills Dam on the Sheepscot River are underway. The four-month project, which will improve public safety and fish passage, is the first phase of a multi-year effort along the […]
This week, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke finalized the withdrawal of more than 30,000 acres of federal lands in southwest Montana from mining for 20 years, subject to valid existing rights. This is […]
As always I try to get out fishing on my birthday, so after working on the Shoot ‘N’ Plink™ ground (details on the Shoot ‘N’ Plink™ FB Page), we headed home, unloaded, loaded back up […]
Crappie season is about ready to get going full swing in the Midwest. With that I’ve found something that should be a real “killer” made by Natural Forage Baits called a T-Shad. The photo shows […]
Used the Foo last year for a few outings over yellow perch with great success. Tipped with both small minnows and larger maggots they rocked. The lure tended to fly out at nice angles away […]
Mats to keep sand out of tents, RV’s, cottages and for beach outings have been around for years. Here is one that really makes a difference! The Sand-Free Mat from CGear was developed to be […]
It is getting close to the time of year when Natural Forage Baits Swim Bait and Blitz Lures LLC Blade Bait is going to start getting “hot” for bass. They are normally good, but, as […]
This September, the final major step in the nearly 16-year project to restore Plymouth’s historic Town Brook began: the removal of the Holmes Dam. The project started in 2002, with the removal of the Billington […]
Scour any sporting-goods retail space for a 10-gauge shotgun, and you’d be hard-pressed to come up with even a trace of an old ten. Say you did find a used Browning or an old SP-10 […]
It’s time to plant your fall food plots. Do you need any advice about having the best food plot you can have for the benefit of your herd, and for your most successful season you […]
“Lake Mac” or “Big Mac,” as it is lovingly referred to by Nebraskans, is 22 miles long, 4 miles wide and is the state’s largest body of water. The lake was formed on the North […]
The fishing report is a little different today. Don Banning, Pepper and I hit the lake in hopes of bass, as normal. I did manage to catch a few smaller bass on Rat-L-Traps and Natural […]
This is primarily about using the Sightmark R-Spec Reflex Sight on a powder rifle, but the Henry Repeating Arms Frontier plays a major role.
It’s been a little over two years since the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, in partnership with the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, announced a new initiative to bring back a long-gone historical species […]
Hot Season It Basically Over and ODU Has Had The Opportunity To Use A Very Well Made/Reliable Portable Water Jug During This Hot Weather. Next season when you are planning a camping trip, a family […]
I received the Barska 3-9×40 scope and CCI Maxi-Mag ammunition, that was ordered from Sportsman’s Guide, for the new Rossi USA RB22M, bolt-action rifle. My Henry Repeating Arms Frontier Long Barrel has the same model […]
Habits change in the fall these changes and these pattern movements in fall fishing occurs more in how the largemouth bass changes their habits, and why they relate to open flats more than any time […]
Story 1st reported by the news-leader.com. He calls it his “second chance fish.” While fishing on the James River several weeks ago, Nixa angler Jay Heselton hooked a sucker fish on his fly rod and didn’t […]
The pre-dawn light was sufficient for safe passage from the parking lot over a boardwalk to a beautiful stretch of beach on the Fort Morgan peninsula. The early arrival guaranteed our party, led by guide […]
An estimated 52 metric tons (115,000 pounds) of derelict fishing gear collects on the shallow coral reefs and shores of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands every year. Since 1996, our marine debris team has removed 848 […]
Today I picked up two new rifles at B&B Hardware in Milan. I call them my Rossi USA twins – LR and Mag. The one is a 22LR semi-auto with fiber optic sights, while the […]
The introduction of the myCharge Portable Power Outlet ushers in a new age of off-grid power solutions. Most lightweight portable batteries are capable of a few smartphone or tablet recharges. The Portable Power Outlet goes […]
Pennsylvania angler Mark Mabry knew he had something big on his line while fishing the Lancaster County section of Octoraro Creek this summer. He didn’t expect to reel in a 25-inch northern snakehead — a […]
Cordova Cooler, building on their industry-leading and feature-rich hard-side cooler line, introduces a soft-side cooler that meets the portability needs of on-the-go outdoor enthusiasts and of those looking for a lightweight food and beverage storage […]
I’m anxious to try the new Sightmark R-series reflex sight. It is about twice the size of my Buck Mark Reflex, but it should work well for rifles. The Buck Mark is more for pistols, […]
October is an awesome time to be an outdoors enthusiast! Many hunting seasons are in full swing and some of the year’s best fishing happens now. Numbers of fish of all species are often cooperative […]
The adaptability of the Swagger Hunter29 is what sets it apart from the competition. Swagger has not only changed the way hunters and shooters look at a bipod, but it upped the ante by setting […]
During one day in 2014, observers counted 64 bald eagles hunting for fish in a 5-mile stretch of the Sebasticook River. This is the largest group of bald eagles ever documented in New England, […]
With the heat, lake of oxygen for the fish and just mainly uncomfortable days the heat of the summer can be torture but there are some tricks to make life a little easier out there […]
Fall is around the corner and here in New Hampshire that means hunting. It is also a chance to wet your line once again before the ice and snow that is sure to come closes […]
Last Week I went out shooting with my Browning 1911-22, Ruger LCR22 and American Tactical Firefly at 10 yards. The LCR22 has a very short barrel, so is hard to control on accuracy. I was […]
Outdoor Edge, the company that combines functional design with the finest materials and hand craftsmanship to create high-quality knives and tools, has redefined the uses of a utility blade with the introduction of its new […]
Ahead of Fish Amnesty Day, PETA Urges Organization to Stop Promoting Fishing, Dispense Badges for Animal-Friendly Activities Instead With Fish Amnesty Day (September 22) on the horizon, PETA sent a letter to the Boy Scouts […]
Whether you are hunting or fishing, if you want to be successful you need to prepare. You need to understand the fish or game you are after and you need to have faith in the […]
There are lots of signs that fall is not far away. You can listen to the locusts at night, notice that the days are getting shorter and the nights are getting cooler, or you can […]
Remote fish and wildlife habitat in America’s largest national forest, the Tongass in Alaska, soon could be crisscrossed by a network of roads and other inventoried roadless areas left vulnerable to similar development under a […]
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke wants federal fish and wildlife managers to better align their policies with state rules. In a memo Monday to officials in the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and other agencies […]
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation calls on Congress to renew and permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) with full, dedicated, annual funding. “For 52 years now, LWCF has provided critical funding for […]
A new report by social scientists at NOAA Fisheries reveals that viewing or photographing the ocean was the top activity for ocean lovers in the U.S. in number of participants, days spent, and how much […]
About 9 years ago I wrote a frog article called “Battle Frog”. It was in conjunction with Marty Stone and the Mad Max Frog prevailed. At that time there were not nearly as many frogs […]
Fishing has been a bit tough. Don Banning reports that on the lake where he was fishing there were three anglers and three fish caught. I had a little bit better luck, but it was […]
Major League Fishing (MLF) officials today announced a significant expansion beginning in 2019 with the goal of dramatically growing visibility and participation for the sport of fishing. The plans will help realize the founding partners’ […]
The National Wild Turkey Federation applauds Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s announcement of expanded or new access to more than a quarter million acres at 30 national […]
As we have all seen the days of fishing our local lake with you and few other fishermen have turned into high pressure lakes and has changed drastically over the past few years; going to […]
September is Public Lands Month, and Backcountry Hunters & Anglers members are uniting to celebrate, defend and enhance through sweat equity North American public lands and waters. “Public Lands Month gives sportsmen and women a […]
Cordova Cooler—the leader in made-in-the-U.S. high-performance coolers—has released a hard-side cooler that’s perfectly suited for the upcoming fall outdoor activities and adventures. Whether you’re heading to the soccer fields or the dove fields, hunting camp […]
In continuing its long-term relationship in Michigan, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation awarded more than $30,000 in grant funding to benefit elk, elk habitat and hunting programs in the Wolverine State. “We are excited to […]
With countless places to roam and enjoy the great outdoors, Americans are taking advantage of these opportunities, and as they go, spending significant dollars, too. New economic reports by Southwick Associates reveal that more than […]
Pepper and the “fishing guy”, headed to the lake for a couple of hours today. There was a very warm wind, which I love. Reminds me of my days along the beach in Florida, and […]
Governor Rick Scott announced that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is providing an additional $3 million in grant funding to assist local communities impacted by red tide, bringing the total amount of grant […]
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