Field Notes Archives - Page 19 of 47

July 17, 2026

Pack a couple of ACE bandages for first aid in your tackle bag, and you’ll be ready for many emergencies without taking up much space. […]

When it comes to PFD’s, look for size labeling behind the neck of the wearer or sewn inside the device. Never trust the labeling. […]

Because humans come in all shapes and sizes, there is no one-size-fits-all PFD, and it’s necessary to check the fit of each device. […]

Giving a flounder time to grab a bait and get it ready to slide down its throat will usually result in a good hookset. […]

PFDs are an important part of boating safety, but they only work if you’re wearing it. […]

Your rifle’s accuracy, to a large extent, depends on how the scope, rifle and mounts fit. Here’s how to mount a scope on your deer rifle. […]

Local bait shops are great, one-stop shopping areas. There is likely one at your favorite lake near the entrance or boat launch. […]

Today’s braided fishing lines offer anglers more choice in line characteristics than ever. Here’s what you need to know. […]

Fishing lines are divided into three major types. Here’s what fishermen need to know about nylon monofilament and fluorocarbon. […]

Now is a great time to patrol your hunting grounds, you may find that your place is in need of a little TLC. […]

We asked our friends at Puglia’s Sporting Goods in Metairie for great great gift ideas for the outdoors-loving mothers in our lives. […]

Larry Matherne, owner of DeeDee’s Taxidermy, offers some tips for preserving a freshwater or saltwater fish for mounting. […]