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Rigging the SpringR worm wacky style is slow, patient fishing for bass that can pay off big in January.

Slow it down at Barnett on riprap

January 2, 2020 Paul Elias

Generally, January is a tough month to catch bass. However, one of the advantages to fishing Ross Barnett this month is the abundance of riprap. […]

Try this venison tot pie

January 2, 2020 Jerry Dilsaver

This is a nice tasty dish called venison tot pie that often gets youngsters or squeamish adults to try venison because they like tater tots. […]

New bows for 2020 from (left to right): Bowtech, Hoyt and Mathews.

A look at 2020’S new bows

January 2, 2020 Sammy Romano

These three bow manufacturers have great additions for 2020. […]

Deer and other game species will move and feed more actively right after a weather front raises the barometer.

High-pressure deer

December 26, 2019 Joshua Chauvin

Stalk hunting with a recurve bow is one of the hardest types of hunting, but it can be very productive in the right conditions. […]

Cajun Lures’ Mad Minna

December 16, 2019 Don Shoopman

Zach Dubois, owner of Cajun Lures, really likes consistently catching fish, mostly speckled trout, on the new, improved Mad Minna. […]

Big trout are out there for the taking, especially if you take measures to specifically target them.

For big speckled trout, you have to think ‘big’

December 15, 2019 Chris Bush

It takes a big-fish mindset to successfully target big speckled trout. […]

Venison sausage and shrimp nachos

December 14, 2019 Jerry Dilsaver

Nachos made with venison sausage and shrimp are a great holiday dish. Give this a try as a snack at a family gathering or while watching sports on TV. […]

You’ll catch spotted, largemouth and smallmouth bass at Pickwick in December.

Lures and techniques for December on Pickwick Lake

December 9, 2019 Paul Elias

Bass will be feeding heavily to prepare for the colder temperatures at Pickwick Lake, and the Alabama Rig seems to produce more bass in cooler water. […]

The author shot this doe under a Nuttall oak he internet scouted first.

Internet scouting for Nuttall oak trees

December 7, 2019 Joshua Chauvin

Before Joshua Chauvin takes any trips to new areas, he always studies maps for potential hunting locations. This article focuses on Nuttall oak trees. […]

A slightly quartering-away shot yielded perfect shot placement on this buck a few weeks ago, resulting in a short, easy to follow blood trail.

Shot placement should be a bowhunter’s No. 1 concern

December 6, 2019 Sammy Romano

The best equipment in the world pales in comparison to a bowhunter’s ability to pick his shot for the best result. […]

Although infrequent, hybrid crappies have faster growth rates than either parent. Note seven dorsal spines, characteristic of a black crappie, but faint vertical bars and prominent black spot on the operculum, characteristic of a white crappie.

Crappie catchability

December 2, 2019 Hal Schramm

Mississippi lakes and reservoirs are home to black and white crappie, and there are a few naturally produced hybrids swimming in their midst. […]

King mackerel stir fry

November 14, 2019 Jerry Dilsaver

This recipe for king mackerel stir fry is a unique way to prepare king mackerel. It pairs them with multiple vegetables in a light and easy meal. […]