Small-Property Pheasant Hunting
Mark Kayser As a native of South Dakota, the bona fide “Pheasant Capitol of America,” I know the reality of hunting pheasants in both large- and small-habitat environments. Look at…
Mark Kayser As a native of South Dakota, the bona fide “Pheasant Capitol of America,” I know the reality of hunting pheasants in both large- and small-habitat environments. Look at…
David Hart Staying on stand for 10 or 11 hours straight isn’t easy, especially when the deer just don’t seem to be moving. In fact, it can be downright painful.…
David Hart Bass tend to hold tight to cover throughout much of the year, but when the water temperature drops into the low 50s, they abandon sunken brush, rocks and…
C.J. Davis John Kemp of Edgefield, South Carolina is an interesting person in a town full of characters. Running a successful antiques business with his wife, Virginia, has given…
M. D. Johnson A good, old-fashioned mallard hen high-ball or feeding chuckle with work on a wide variety of species. However, for those days when the sprig or widgeon or…
Lost at Sea Dad worked for the school system so he had summers off. I spent almost every summer of my childhood fishing on the river. Maybe I got too…
David Hart On the surface, growing bigger bucks seems like a simple process: Pass up little bucks and shoot a few extra does. The result will be more trophy-class bucks,…
Ken Cook Fishing experiences can range from both the pleasure that comes from catching a fish to the pain and frustration that comes when “the big one” gets away. For…
C.J. Davis The heavy breathing was suddenly understandable when the big Kudu bull ghosted out. I knew my hunting partner Lee had been hoping for a bull like this ever…
David Hart Shorter days and cooler nights mean one thing to Curt Lytle—it’s time to break out the crankbaits. As a professional angler with over a dozen years of tournament…
Tony Kinton Depending on your perspective, wild hogs are either grand creatures of the woods and fields or a certain curse intent upon destruction. True, they are destructive. They root…
M. D. Johnson Many of Life’s mysteries are best explained using the familiar what-why-where approach, and the subject of stinger hooks is certainly no different. We’ll throw in a little…
By Larry Nixon Among all the different factors that affect bass behavior, none has more impact than the seasons. Fish – especially bass – are ruled by the weather. Just…
Randy Newberg Ok, the draws have come and gone, and for some reason you don’t have an elk tag. Bad luck, failed to apply, schedule conflicts, or who knows what,…
Peter B. Mathiesen On your next trip as you peer into your bait box, ask yourself if you’re missing a key element that bass feed on. How often are you…
Chad Schearer Mule deer bucks are, by far, one of the biggest challenges for bow hunters in the West. The following techniques will help you get close to mule deer bucks…
Ken Barrett Unless you live in the middle of elk country, and even if you do, an elk hunt is in the words of an old friend, “a major operation.”…
Larry Nixon It’s September, and the kids are already back in the classroom. But did you know that it’s during this time of year that bass will go back to…
Chad Schearer Black bears populate areas spanning from as far south as Florida and northern Mexico to as far north as Alaska. With food supplies and genetics varying geographically there…
Steve Johnson The other day I was chatting with a friend and he ask me one of those questions that really got me thinking, “why should I zero my gun…
C.J. Davis Bass fishermen have known for years that working structure and edge helps them catch more fish. Hunters, to a lesser degree, have understood this as well. Unfortunately knowing…