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Ice-anglers have a good number of different baits and bait styles available to them. One of the most popular and effective bait styles for ice-fishing is spoons. Look in the tacklebox of almost any angler […]
Action at the bird feeders was continuous. Red-winged blackbirds had arrived, scattered across the backyard, eating spilled seeds and fighting for position on the suet feeder. Cardinals and chickadees were hungrily feeding on black oil […]
We made it by the skin of our frozen teeth. The next ODU Magazine is out. It is a November/December early winter fishing edition. LINK TO THIS EDITION OF ODU MAGAZINE >>> https://www.odumagazine.com/Magazines/ODUNovAndDec2018Mag/ This edition […]
This is the video regarding the new RWS Power Ball pellet. It was compared with a wadcutter and dome pellet firing out of a Umarex USA, Inc. Trevox with Axeon Optics RD Scope, and shooting […]
Directions Combine wild-rice blend, orange juice-water mixture, butter, and a dash of salt in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Cover and turn heat to simmer. Cook for about 25 minutes, stirring once […]
Warm days are not necessarily your best winter time fishing; I understand the winter can be harsh on the body but if you want the best big fish days on the water you probably need […]
Another ice-fishing season is underway across many parts of the Midwest, and many of the anglers that hit the ice this winter will be after walleyes. Walleyes will eat a lot of different presentations. A […]
The first time you snorkel a stream, the size of the bugs are disarming. Stoneflies tumbling down the stream look like aquatic dragons bent on taking off a limb. It is an optical illusion, of […]
The smalltooth sawfish (Pristis pectinata) once roamed throughout the Gulf of Mexico and along the East Coast, but now calls South Florida, particularly Everglades National Park, home. Smalltooth sawfish were protected under the Endangered Species […]
The award-winning Fishing the Midwest television series will start airing again in early 2019 in homes throughout the Midwest, and this year, anglers across North America will have access to Fishing the Midwest. Fishing the […]
After the snow was cleaned off, and a little bit of warming took place – yeah right – I decided to try out the Umarex USA, Inc. Browning Buck Mark pellet gun with the real […]
Fishermen in Northern Ireland pulled in the catch of a lifetime on Wednesday (Sept. 5), when they caught an enormous Irish elk skull that’s estimated to be more than 10,500 years old. The impressive specimen […]
ALPS Mountaineering, manufacturer of performance-driven technical support gear for wilderness adventures, exploration, and family camping, releases the Tour, a lightweight pack with allowance for expansion. Available in 2019, this gray/apricot or all black pack weighs […]
The TRCP is joining forces with REI to urge you to #OptOutside on Black Friday—and get more involved every day in the conservation issues that matter As we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, we’re proud […]
Winter camping always sounds like so much fun. After all, who wouldn’t want to wake up to fresh powder all around you, warm up next to a crackling campfire, and bask in the quiet […]
A 43.5-inch pike caught by a member of the Women Anglers of Minnesota on Mille Lacs Lake set the first northern pike state record in the Department of Natural Resources’ catch-and-release category. Angler Maddy Ogg […]
The next project for the Umarex USA, Inc. Browning Buck Mark break barrel pellet pistol is to add the Axeon Red Dot scope. I’m sure this will increase the accuracy of the already accurate pistol. […]
Corey Studer just sent me one of Vexilar Inc‘s new Glo-Ring units. This is a 360° ring of LED lights that will almost instantly recharge the glowing of any glow jig. This is going to […]
Warmer winters, rather than overharvesting, caused the steep decline of oysters and other commercially valuable shellfish in the Chesapeake Bay and elsewhere along the Atlantic coast, according to a controversial new study that’s getting pushback […]
Law enforcement officers at the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) are working in the field all hours of the day. Some are on boats, others are in swamps, and many are in the […]
Economists have found that in the United States, watershed groups have had a positive impact on their local water quality. The study is published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. This […]
If Congress can pull off a Hail Mary pass for legislation that benefits hunters and anglers in the remaining weeks of 2018, here are the bills we want to see land on the president’s desk […]
Here in much of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, 2018 has been a bit on the damp side—to put it lightly. The area has experienced higher-than-average rainfall, leading to record amounts of water flowing off the […]
Why is the endangered western North Atlantic right whale population growing far more slowly than those of southern right whales, a sister species also recovering from near extinction by commercial whaling? NOAA Fisheries researchers and […]
OPEN-WATER RECAP & ICE, ICE, ICE! We wrapped up the open-water TV filming season recently with some fast smallmouth bass action from western Minnesota and with a hot walleye bite from Pool 2 of the Mississippi River. This […]
As we see the colder temperatures set in for the winter the bass will once again make some changes in their daily habits; the water temperatures will drop substantially forcing them to look for warmer […]
Making one’s living from the bounty of the natural resources, to include hunting, is deeply engrained in the rich history of New Hampshire. Unfortunately, urban sprawl has taken many sections of the state away from […]
Algal blooms, including red tides, are natural occurrences. They are part of the complex life cycles and ecological balance of our marine ecosystem. However, excess nutrient pollutants, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, from human activity […]
As the water temperature drops down to the fall fishing temperatures between 55 and 70 degrees its time to understand the patterns that develop and the keys that drive the bass to the shallows. As […]
Come fall, Virginia’s gamefish go on feeding frenzies as they try to put on weight before the hard times of winter begins. At least that’s what many state anglers believe. But is that belief a […]
So a few weeks back my wife and I received our new Blackfish Zenith Softshell Jackets. OK its a jacket. But it keeps you dry in the rain like it should, it is “wicked” soft […]
Followers of Shoot ‘N’ Plink™ know how I like the Browning Buck Mark. Today I received a replica Buck Mark from Umarex USA, Inc. who is the top manufacturer of replica airguns. The Umarex replica […]
When anglers are interested in catching more fish from under the ice, the use of a Vexilar three-color flasher is considered “essential” by many to your success. Catching fish once you have pinpointed them is […]
With much of the Panhandle still coping with the devastation from Hurricane Michael – a recovery that may take months – we continue to be proud of the spirit, perseverance and fortitude of those who […]
Crosman 1077, Umarex USA, Inc. and Gamo Outdoor USA Accu 177 covered by Dan here. This is a tip for recycling old paper targets for small bore and airgun shooters. https://youtu.be/O4Ce3kWOGJg I pulled out my […]
When river smallies put on the fall feedbag, they’re about as predictable as they’ll ever be. So while water temps remain in the mid 40s this autumn, target sweet spots on wing dams with Storm® […]
A fishing tournament in the Chesapeake Bay recently highlighted finding a diversity of species—rather than catching the biggest fish—as its defining element. Where best to find many kinds of fish? The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, organizer […]
There is an old saying that goes something like this, “winter won’t kill you, but not being prepared for winter will”. In other words when it is -20 degrees outside and there is three feet […]
Brandon Rogalla joined Pepper and me for a short fishing trip that turned out to be a great day for Rat-L-Traps. Richard Broadwell would have liked this day. In about 2 hours I caught 9 […]
One of the conditions we see on a regular basis in the fall is clear water although this year has been more rain, the reason being is generally we do not see a lot of […]
A couple of days ago I was asked by a person with American Tactical if I would like to try a Nova Liberty PCP air rifle. I guess you could call it the sister to […]
Whether you’re after fish in open water or through the ice, your lure presentation is one of the most important considerations for success. Since ice-fishing season is fast approaching in many areas, now is a […]
When deciding whether to camp this fall, remember that lower temperatures and fewer insects can make hikes more pleasurable. As school starts, crowds dwindle at your favorite wilderness spots, creating more opportunities for wildlife sightings. […]
Halloween. It’s probably your children’s (and maybe your) favorite day of the year with candy, costumes, pumpkins, scary movies and ominous images. Among the ghosts and witches associated with things that go bump in the […]
President Trump has signed the America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 – which includes the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (WRDA) – into law. Thanks in part to advocay of America’s boaters and anglers […]
Whether for fun or to better judge preferable animals to target, many hunters have an interest in the ability to age white-tailed deer, whether on the hoof or in hand. Attempting to determine the age […]
Rossi USA 22LR Semi Auto rifle, Gamo Outdoor USA‘s Swarm and the Ruger LCR22 are cover in these three videos from Dan. Enjoy. This is an initial review of the Rossi USA 22LR Semi Auto […]
As I write this in late October, hopes are still high for a few more nice and productive open-water fishing days this season. However, the late fall weather could turn and the lakes ice over […]
The Boone and Crockett Club today endorsed the nomination of Aurelia Skipwith as the new U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director. Skipwith, an attorney and scientist, currently serves as deputy assistant secretary for fish, […]
As we approach the colder winter months and I start looking for the winter bite, I get reminded why the upper river appeals to me for my winter search of bigger fish. My first reason […]
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