Deer Hunting
How to age a deer
Many hunters have been in their deer stand and “something” steps into a field or shooting lane. The typical scenario is a buck on the prowl, usually at a considerable distance and in low light conditions. […]
Field Notes
Field Notes
6 tips to winterize your boat
Temperatures are steadily dropping now, which means lots of folks will be spending less and less time on the water. […]
Deer Hunting
Why a shotgun is better than a deer rifle
Ernest McLeod has killed his share of deer with rifles, but about 10 years ago he decided that a shotgun was the way to go. […]
Deer Hunting
Top 4 tips to stay scent free when hunting
It’s a common practice for deer hunters to make themselves as scent-free as possible before heading to their stand. Here are some tips. […]
Bass Fishing
Why the pros turn to square-bills
If anglers don’t have a square-billed tied on in November, they could be missing a lot of fall bass bites. […]
Deer Hunting
10 tips for public deer hunting
Killing deer on public land can be challenging, but these tips from Ricky Aucoin can help you fill a tag this season. […]
Deer Hunting
4 tips for better taxidermy
Wade Wolkart of with Wade’s Taxidermy in Denham Springs, La., shares a few tips to help ensure you get a mount you’ll be proud of. […]
Bass Fishing
Mountain Dew stops bleeding of gill-hooked bass
Austin Abadie saved a Henderson Swamp bass from bleeding to death by pouring some Mountain Dew through its gills. […]
Deer Hunting
Debunking the spike rule when deer hunting
Deer hunters interested in improving the quality of bucks in their local herds often make big mistakes when it comes to deciding which bucks need to be culled. […]
Deer Hunting
How to score a transition buck this hunting season
Find secondary food sources after summer groceries have been depleted and you could score on a pre-rut buck. […]
Catfish
‘Clean and healthy’ catfish baits
Mike Spinks of Sumter, S.C., has branched out in other directions when searching for the perfect catfish bait. He goes with fruit and soap. […]
Field Notes
Add a ‘shade tree’ to your boat when fishing
Capt. Joe DiMarco takes a break from the heat under a beach umbrella placed in a rod holder on his bay boat. […]