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Over the past two months ODU has received very positive news from several writers looking to join us as contributors. We have had many contributors come to us and share their stories and again we […]
This afternoon a package arrived from another order that I had with some sale items from Sportsman’s Guide. This time I had a couple of Catch 22 ammo storage units and 2 Do-All Outdoors Stop […]
It was a cold and windy day, but I was able to get out for a short time at the Rock Island Conservation Club just before Christmas. The only fish caught was a yellow bass […]
Winter in the Benner household usually means slowing down a bit. With my hunting done for the year, unless a pesky porcupine needs to be taken care of, it is time to catch up on […]
HT Enterprises Inc. has been producing and marketing a full line of premium quality outdoor products since the early 1970’s. HT’s product line began with the industry’s most comprehensive line of ice tackle, including the first […]
Winter is big bass time of year and understanding their habits and regiments are a big part of finding those big females. While we all dream of that big bass it takes some studying of […]
Two plinking pieces to get you ready for more target shooting. For years E-Z Livin’ Inc. in Milan, IL has been known for fishing tackle and archery equipment. Now, with the new owner, Todd Carnes, […]
Recent years have witnessed explosive growth in our understanding of the hardwater walleye. As more anglers tread familiar and exotic walleye waters, our repertoire of productive techniques for everyone’s favorite Perciformes has expanded rapidly. Gone […]
Up above, I tiptoe across the frozen shallows maintaining a low profile. Stealth is a big part of the game. Down below, however, it’s more like lions in the Coliseum tearing and tossing-down everything with […]
The Lunkerhunt Prop Series brings forth a new chapter in topwater fishing. It combines the time-tested design of hollow body soft plastics with modern day prop technology that was previously only found in hard body […]
The Invention Shop of S2 Equipment, LLC announces the HANS™ PowerPack and HANS™ Solar BriefCase, ready to charge devices and provide light during a power outage, an impromptu weekend off-the-grid trip, or even a tailgate […]
This magazine splits open water fishing, ice fishing and hunting almost equally between 25 articles. Including: Freshwater to saltwater fishing. Ice lures to use and what to target. Flounder and tautog. How to target open […]
Pepper and I went fishing last week before the snow at a couple of lakes as we do weekly. The ice was going back out, so we had plenty of open water. We were zeroed […]
Much ink and article space has been given to the idea that mobility leads to more fish. Yet even with lazer-fast augers, lightweight lithium-powered sonar, and warmer, form-fitting outwerwear the likes we’ve never seen before, […]
A small pond and a new dawn…. a summer morning was enough inspiration to get out the float rod and try for some pretty mirror carp that had eluded me all those years ago. Sitting […]
Though my challenge doesn’t officially begin until the beginning of the year, like any good writer, I began to do my research early. I want to get my facts straight and choose my words carefully. […]
Mark Millichamp and I had a great day of plinking today. Mark was able to try out my Henry Repeating Arms Evil Roy, Mare’s Leg and Frontier Long Barrel, along with the Heritage Firearms Rough […]
People have asked about a target that can be used for practicing for their CCW shooting qualification. Hopefully this will help. I’ve also talked a little bit about concealed weapons, and touched upon Mark Millichamp‘s […]
Across the ice-belt there are several species of fish that anglers have the opportunity to catch from under the ice. Walleyes, northern pike, perch, crappies and other types of panfish, smallmouth and largemouth bass and […]
If you icefish for panfish you’ve probably tied on a tungsten jig more than a time or two. But it’s advantages of fishing heavy at small sizes aren’t always what the fish want. See how […]
If you spend much time in the great outdoors, you’re likely to hear the phrase “Leave No Trace” as often as you hear “the Ten Essentials.” What does it mean? Simply put, it’s the best […]
As we move toward a new year I sit and ponder about the fate of the environment and our outdoor pursuits. More and more land, public land, is either disappearing or being closed off to […]
To some anglers, lure color isn’t that important. To other anglers, color is very important. To the most successful anglers, lure color is part of the equation. In a good number of situations, whether it […]
Three Part Article: Targets4Free.com & B27 target to Firefly/SIG Mosquito, Swarm Maxxim & Evil Roy to finally the Ruger 10/22 Compact. People have asked what can they use to practice for their qualifying for the […]
Keeping warm while ice fishing is next to impossible on some days, unless you have a good shelter. Many “pop-up” tent style shelters are available on the market, all of which have hefty price tags, […]
It is that time of the year when people are going over their gift list, with many being stumped on what to give the outdoorsmen on that list. As I did last year, I’ve put […]
When the winter comes and your favorite bait is some sort of bladed jig the presentation changes to adapt to the winter conditions. If you’re fishing the late fall transition you will quickly see that […]
Just weeks after officially confirming the presence of Chronic Wasting Disease in several whitetail and mule deer in Montana, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission sent a letter to Wyoming wildlife officials asking them to […]
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) fisheries biologists certified a new state record shoal bass weighing 5.95 pounds and measuring 22.4 inches long, caught by 14-year-old angler Sheldon Grace from Headland, Alabama. Sheldon […]
I received some TriMags that I ordered for my Ruger 10/22 Compact rifle. These make it possible to fasten three 10-round magazines together. With the two Alangator LLC TriMags, 3 more magazines and the OEM […]
The group behind the creation of our national forest system – the Boone and Crockett Club – today applauds Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) for introducing legislation to improve the highly-regarded […]
I think anyone my age (older than dirt) remembers the saying, “You can’t see the forest for the trees”. The meaning of that saying is simple enough. It means that we are so focused on […]
This article first appeared on bozemandailychronicle.com. A viral disease that causes unsightly mouth sores is suspected in bighorn sheep in Yellowstone National Park.Park officials announced in a news release Monday afternoon that they suspect some […]
As a Gulf Coast native, I have an intimate understanding of how integral saltwater fishing, both recreational and commercial, is to the social, cultural, and economic life of our nation’s coastal communities. And today I […]
I received my pro staff shipment of lures that I selected from Custom Jigs & Spins. Along with the Slender Spoon and RPM Minnow I’ll be using these lures – Ratfinkee, Gill Getter, Frisbee, Rocker […]
Last week I sent an email out to several of the people in the fishing and shooting industry and others who have somehow been a part of my 45 years in the industry. I felt […]
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office announced charges against three individuals connected to a video of a shark being dragged behind a boat at high speed. The […]
After a day of deer hunting in Vermont, we jumped in the truck with no deer to show for our efforts. While Stan and I could come up with a list of excuses, but what […]
Last week I said that I hoped that the Go Go Runners that Ron Stallings shipped in from TTI-Blakemore would break my streak of being “zeroed out” the last couple of fishing outings. Well they […]
Decades ago, as Ed Enamait and other biologists surveyed the Potomac River for walleye, smallmouth bass, muskie and other freshwater game fish, they discovered a disturbing trend. Every year during the 1980s and ’90s, their […]
While many of the more than 63,000 damaged as a result of 2017 hurricanes will be repaired and have more years of life on the water, some used boat buyers in 2018 could end up […]
With the ice-fishing season upon us, now is good time for some reminders about improving your chances for success through the ice. Following are some of those reminders. Just as in open water fishing, probably […]
Behold the great outdoors! Camping is one of the most fun things to do all-year round. What a better way to spend a day with family and friends, communing with the outdoors, and just taking […]
I received a nice surprise in the mail today. I had requested some Slab Daddy jigs from Ron Stallings, head of our TTI-Blakemore pro staff, but to my surprise I got some Go Go Runners. […]
Well, it’s that time of year again. A time when we gather with family and friends at the Benner household. We gather to celebrate another year, putting aside all of our differences. We come together […]
Let me start out by saying- I love this time of year! Other than having to get the leaf-blower out every other day to clear the driveway, and having to bundle up like young Randy […]
As I told you, I was getting ready to upload a video about making targets and backboards out of junk. In fact, I’ll probably use the one I made indoors and the others I have […]
Housing a total of 10 components including a hardcased black coated stainless steel assisted blade and powerful Compound Leverage geared pliers, the Reactor proves to be a great folding knife and multi-tool. Retaining the easy […]
This edition of ODU Magazine again splits time with open water fishing and ice fishing. 28 separate articles are inside covering bass to trout fishing. The last two articles are from two new contributors Margie […]
Fishing today was windy and tough. The water temperature is in the upper 30’s, but ironically the fish were in the shallowest water in the lake. The first strike bit the tail off of a […]
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