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Many in the Fish and Wildlife Service demonstrated a commitment to protecting our nation through military service long before they began their quest to protect wildlife and wild places. Because of this kinship – this […]
To win any event, you pretty much have to fish without flaw. You can’t lose a key fish. You can’t have broken lines. You have to fish Spot B not Spot A — at the […]
More than 350 anglers from 22 states competed in the 8th Annual SeaArk Boats Owner’s Invitational Saturday, April 28 on the waters of Lake Wheeler in Decatur, AL. Anglers from across the United States competed […]
Lake trout are hard-fighting, great-tasting gamefish often misunderstood by the masses. If you’d like to catch more lakers this summer, factor these five facts from veteran trout guide Bernie Keefe into your fishing strategies. Frontal […]
Over the last four decades I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to go fishing with a lot of different anglers. Some of these anglers were very, very skilled and they caught a lot of fish. Others […]
Pepper and I were able to get out and do a little fishing in the high wind. The weather was warm, water has warmed, but the fishing was somewhat cold until TTI-Blakemore Casey’s Runner Head […]
Yesterday I told you about the shipment received from Work Sharp. Well today Rowen Voris from another west coast company, COAST Products sent some great items, some of which are new models of knives I […]
As the fish move shallow for the spawn and we all start our run to the banks and hard cover it’s inevitable that your bait is going to get hung up at some point during […]
The piney woods stretching for miles around us smell springy, as warm winds melt the last of a big January snow. At the crest of a rise, Bobby Clontz stops his pickup: “Look back…that’s a […]
Steeped in fish-catching prowess, the Rainbow Smelt Jerkbait from LIVETARGET is among the most versatile and effective lures offered by the industry’s recognized leader in anatomically precise, ultra-realistic artificial lures. Produced through a highly intellectualized […]
This week, Dan Small Outdoors Radio features ODU Magazine founder Bill Schwarz, American Honda Powersports assistant manager of national sales Susie Han, charter captain “Dumper” Dan Welsch and D&S Bait proprietor Gene Dellinger. Jeff reports […]
After picking up my Ranger Boats 362V from Davenport Boat Inc. I took it home and got ready to meet Don Banning to team up on a short fishing outing. I did fairly well with […]
I have been blessed with the ability to travel throughout the United States over the years, but no place stands out like Vermont. Vermont is home to some of the best fishing and hunting around. […]
Why not use that tax return to add a fully optimized rifle system to your collection. The Remington Model 700 PCR (Precision Chassis Rifle) is now available at retail locations nationwide. Confirm that tack-driving superiority […]
The Mepps Flying C is the perfect lure to catch various species of predatory fish. The Flying C comes in 2 different sizes: 5/8 oz. and 7/8 oz., a treble or single hook, and […]
Two years after beginning construction on its new FDA-approved meat processing and jerky facility in Riverton, Hi Mountain Seasoning has announced that it has begun shipping its new ready-made, small-batch Beef Jerky to retailers across […]
If you see an alligator in the wild, look but don’t feed – and don’t touch, harass or poach the animal either. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission reminds the public that alligators can become a […]
Ask fishermen if the color of their fishing lures makes a difference and most will answer with a resounding, “Yes!” But ask a scientist and you are likely to get a less enthusiastic, “Maybe” or […]
Public lands sportsmen welcomed an announcement by the Department of the Interior today that will support Western big game populations and habitat. Backcountry Hunters & Anglers commended the Interior proposal, which would renew for 20 […]
As New York’s black bears emerge from their winter dens, they need to replenish their nutrients and body fat. Nearly all negative bear encounters in New York are the result of hungry bears being attracted to […]
The froggit is a lethal lure for panfish. I like to set the froggit up on a bobber. I tip the lure with twister tails or froggit tails. I am always keeping the lure moving […]
If you are reading this article the odds are pretty good that you spend a great deal of time outdoors. No matter where you are accidents can and do happen all of the time. Some […]
After taking Pepper to the vet and running a few errands I decided to go fishing. It was cold and a little windy – what’s new. In fact, it was cold enough that I had […]
Ice fishing, hunting, trail grooming or working in the bush – SnowDog will be your reliable assistant to overcome long distances in the snow, on the ice or in the field with a maximum load. […]
It’s that time of year: The boat is being rigged, I’m putting fresh line on my reels, I’m calling friends to see if they have any good fishing reports, in short, I’m preparing for the […]
Maryland regulators have been taking significantly fewer enforcement actions for water pollution violations lately, a drop that environmentalists call part of a worsening nationwide trend. State officials, though, say the decrease reflects an increased effort […]
If you are like me, when you are out hunting, fishing or hiking, you tend to stay out longer than you originally planned to. Just one more cast, one more walk around the woodcock […]
Bass Boot Camp recruit John Zeolla took advantage of time off before the next Bassmaster Open event to get on an epic Spring bite at Santa Margarita Lake in Central California with his buddies Austin […]
Imagine being in the jungles of Borneo and looking up to see a human-sized nest balanced on a horizontal branch in the jungle canopy. The nest looks more like a mattress with inward bent branches […]
For the first time in its 49-year history, the Bassmaster Classic presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods, will be held on the Tennessee River, out of Knoxville. It will take place from March 15th to 17th […]
Australian lure manufacturer Gillies has announced that its iconic Tasmanian Devil brand, which it acquired in December last year, will be available in the US market later this year. It has agreed an exclusive distribution […]
Golden-flanked walleyes are prized catches for anglers across the Walleye Belt, and spring is prime time to get them. Afoot or afloat, you stand a better than average chance of sampling some of the year’s […]
More people are taking to the outdoors than ever before, whether for camping, hiking or just relaxing and getting some fresh air. As the market continues to expand, outdoor brands are taking notice and making […]
Congressional and administration officials joined recreation industry leaders last week to mark the formal launch of the nation’s premier coalition of outdoor recreation trade associations, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR). The event provided a platform […]
I’ve been seeing more and more anglers on and in the water recently. Some of them are fishing from boats, some are wading, others are fishing from docks or shore. Some of them are catching […]
I used one of the Plano 3600 Weekend Series bags to make my Finger Jigging/Swimbait kit. Inside is the Plano Wrap and Stowaway 3601. The Wrap holds my selection of Natural Forage Baits Lil Killers […]
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s volunteer force of 11,000-strong donated more than $21 million in labor during 2017. “We have a profound gratitude for our volunteers who give so much of their time, talents and […]
I got out to fish for a couple of hours today, and it was cold. The wind chill was bad enough that my line was freezing up in my reel. Water temps weren’t much better […]
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) presented Georgia DNR Law Enforcement Colonel Eddie Henderson with the prestigious Guy Bradley Award for his lifetime contributions to wildlife law enforcement, wildlife forensics and investigative techniques. The […]
Panfish anglers across the country look forward to the annual spring fling, when schools of hungry sunfish and crappies invade fast-warming shallows to feed. Simple tactics catch fish, which helps explain why many anglers dangle […]
Have You Heard Of This Smart Lock Tapplock? This lock is by fare a new product we have all looked forward to, as advancements in security leave the night crime shows and show up on […]
“I got one,” my son called out excitedly from just downstream of where I was wading. I turned to him, expecting to see a fish flopping at the end of his line. Instead, he was […]
What was previously a 262-acre parcel of private property within the boundaries of a national forest in central Montana is now in the public’s hands thanks to a conservation-minded family and the Rocky Mountain Elk […]
This is an excellent product for pet owners, as well as people wanting to have a little extra flat cargo space in the back seat of a car, crew cab truck or SUV. It is […]
The little Cow Knob salamander, with its wide eyes and gentle grin, stared down a giant energy company and forced it to detour its proposed natural gas pipeline around the creature’s home turf in the […]
In my part of the world, North Iowa, there’s still too much ice to go open water fishing, but not enough ice to walk on. So I’m still kind of in that “Looking Back” and […]
Now that the everyone is in full prep mode for spring fishing it is time to fill in a few more items to your shopping bucket list. Do you canoe or kayak fish, do you […]
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