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May 1, 2026
HomeField Notes

Field Notes

Field Notes

Don’t throw away sun-faded lures

October 19, 2016 Patrick Bonin

Anglers have always tweaked factory-made lures in their zeal to become more successful on the water, customizing them with upgraded treble hooks, scented dyes, additional “artwork” and thousands of other minor modifications in an attempt to catch more fish. […]

Rattling during the pre-rut should be understated; you’re just trying to get a traveling buck’s attention, not bring him in snorting, looking for a fight. (Photo by Jeff Burleson)
Deer Hunting

Until the rut kicks in, keep calling, rattling low key

October 18, 2016 Dan Kibler

Rattling during the pre-rut should be understated; you’re just trying to get a traveling buck’s attention, not bring him in for a fight. […]

Deer Hunting

Scout by ear when acorns fall

October 17, 2016 Dan Kibler

Most deer hunters scout with their eyes — either watching through binoculars, looking over trail-camera photos or actually in the woods, searching for deer sign. […]

Field Notes

Best bets for shallow reds

October 16, 2016 Patrick Bonin

Chas Champagne offered up five key tips to make you more successful when trying to hook up with shallow-water reds. […]

Field Notes

Tips for early squirrels

October 14, 2016 Andy Crawford

Jeffrey Wood is a die-hard small-game hunter. Here are his tips for getting the most out of the early squirrel hunting season. […]

Field Notes

Ticks are no joke

October 14, 2016 Andy Crawford

We’ve all shown up at the camp and just hit the woods to slip around and bag a squirrel or two without a thought to dangers posed by ticks. […]

Pay attention to the wind to prevent wily bucks from scenting you.
Deer Hunting

How to score on opening day

October 12, 2016 Andy Crawford

Louisiana’s Darren Boudreaux says food, scent and hunting pressure are keys to early deer hunting success in October. […]

Field Notes

Knot of the month: Loop Knot

September 19, 2016 Craig Holt

Anglers Robbie Hall and Tommy Jones tie their soft-plastic lures to their leaders the same way — with a loop knot — and they get results. […]

Deer Hunting

10 tips to tame vegetation

September 18, 2016 Josh Lantz

Now is the time to be thinking about trimming limbs, branches and brush that might otherwise interfere with a successful deer hunt this fall. […]

Field Notes

Mini windshield perfect for pop-up storms

September 17, 2016 Patrick Bonin

Space is always at a premium on a boat, so Capt. Mike Gallo came up with a novel idea that keeps him and his clients safer during unexpected storms on the water — but is small enough to hardly be noticed by anyone onboard. […]

Deer Hunting

Top 3 tips to a better deer stand

September 15, 2016 Andy Crawford

When you head to the camp, you’re not going just to enjoy the peace and quiet of the woods. Sure, that’s part of it. But what you really want is to kill a deer. […]

Dove

6 tips for better dove hunts

September 15, 2016 Patrick Bonin

It’s too late to get in much practice time at the range before the opening day of dove season, but there are some things you can do to get ready. […]

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